IKZF1 (IKAROS Family Zinc Finger 1): IKZF1 is a gene that encodes a zinc finger transcription factor crucial for the development and differentiation of immune cells, particularly B cells. Mutations in IKZF1 are common in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), highlighting its essential role in hematopoiesis and immune regulation. Its interactions with other genes and its function in maintaining immune balance make it a focal point of research in both immunology and oncology.