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The Role of Map Kinases in Immune Response Cover

Abstract

The MAP kinases (MAPKs), including ERK, JNK and p38 families comprise part of the intracellular signalling network, which is essential for signal transduction from receptors and stimuli to the biological reaction. Activity of MAPKs plays a crucial role in normal functioning of the immune system. By taking part in cytokine production upon signalling from activated TLR receptors, MAPKs are involved in initiation of innate immunity and in responses to binding of cytokines by appropriate receptors. MAPKs activity is also important for T and B lymphocyte differentiation, by the ITAM signalling pathway. Moreover, their involvement in apoptosis supports lymphocyte T cytotoxicity and enables the removal of damaged, infected or transformed cells. Correct functioning of the MAPK signalling is crucial for effective immune response, and therefore MAPKs’ inhibitors constitute a promising therapeutic goal

Language: English
Page range: 125 - 138
Published on: Oct 15, 2014
Published by: Foundation for Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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© 2014 Malgorzata Krzyzowska, Weronika Swiatek, Beata Fijalkowska, Marek Niemialtowski, Ada Schollenberger, published by Foundation for Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
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