The Tec family of tyrosine kinases in T cells,amplifiers of T cell receptor signals |
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Authors: | August Avery Fischer Angela Hao Shengli Mueller Cynthia Ragin Melanie |
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Affiliation: | Immunology Research Laboratories and Department of Veterinary Science, The Pennsylvania State University, 115 Henning Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA. axa45@psu.edu |
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Abstract: | ITK and Rlk/Txk are the predominant Tec family of tyrosine kinases expressed in T cells, and are involved in T cell antigen receptor mediated activation of T cells. These kinases require prior activation of Lck, Zap-70 and PI3-kinase for efficient activation. They share major substrates with both Lck and Zap-70, however the pathways they regulate are unclear. Recent evidence suggests that these kinases may not activate unique pathways, but instead serve as amplifiers for the upstream kinases Lck and Zap-70. This review will discuss the evidence for this view. |
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