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Notch in T Cell Differentiation: All Things Considered.
Derk AmsenChristina HelbigRonald A. Backersubject
Cell typeReceptors NotchEffectorT cellT-LymphocytesImmunologyNotch signaling pathwayCell DifferentiationBiologyLymphocyte ActivationImmune systemmedicine.anatomical_structureT cell differentiationImmunologymedicineImmunology and AllergyAnimalsHumansReceptorFunction (biology)Signal Transductiondescription
Differentiation of naive T cells into effector cells is required for optimal protection against different classes of microbial pathogen and for the development of immune memory. Recent findings have revealed important roles for the Notch signaling pathway in T cell differentiation into all known effector subsets, raising the question of how this pathway controls such diverse differentiation programs. Studies in preclinical models support the therapeutic potential of manipulating the Notch pathway to alleviate immune pathology, highlighting the importance of understanding the mechanisms through which Notch regulates T cell differentiation and function. We review these findings here, and outline both unifying principles involved in Notch-mediated T cell fate decisions and cell type- and context-specific differences that may present the most suitable points for therapeutic intervention.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-25 | Trends in immunology |