The JAK-STAT signaling pathway is involved in processes like immunity and cell growth. It communicates chemical signals from outside the cell to the nucleus. The key parts are Janus kinases (JAKs) that phosphorylate receptors to recruit Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (STAT) proteins, which form dimers and enter the nucleus to activate genes. Post-translational modifications, recruitment of co-activators, and integration with other pathways regulate JAK-STAT signaling, which if disrupted may cause diseases.