NEMO is the name of a gene that regulates functions of the immune system.

NEMO is like a "master switch" that is found on the cell of the human body and regulates signals between the cell membrane and the cell nucleus.

NEMO is expressed in almost all tissue cells.

If NEMO is not present life is not possible.

NEMO stands for Nuclear Factor Kappa B Essential Modulator.  Nuclear Factor Kappa B or NFKB is the name of the protein that is used for communication between the membrane and the nucleus.

NEMO is known to be the pathway of skin, skeleton, blood vessel and other vital signals. For example, the EDA gene is known to dictate properties of the "ectoderm" or last layer of the skin. The EDA gene uses the NEMO pathway to the nucleus to make the "ectoderm" properties present.

The ectoderm is the outer layer of the skin, sweat glands, hair, teeth and nails. Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a heritable disorder that affects the ectoderm, the outer layer of tissue in a developing baby. ED syndromes affect both males and females of all races and ethnic groups. The ectoderm contributes to the formation of many parts of the body, including the skin, sweat glands, hair, teeth, and nails. During embryonic development, these and/or other parts of the baby’s body, including the lens of the eye, parts of the inner ear, the fingers and toes, or nerves, among others, may fail to develop normally.

For more information, visit the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias at http://www.nfed.org/