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Induction of T helper type 2 immunity by a point mutation in the LAT adaptor.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 14 Jun 2002
Aguado Enrique, Richelme Sylvie, Nuñez-Cruz Selene, Miazek Arkadiusz, Mura Anne-Marie, Richelme Mireille, Guo Xiao-Jun, Sainty Danielle, He Hai-Tao, Malissen Bernard, Malissen Marie
Abstract excerpt
The transmembrane protein LAT (linker for activation of T cells) couples the T cell receptor (TCR) to downstream signaling effectors. Mice homozygous for a mutation of a single LAT tyrosine residue showed impeded T cell development. However, later they accumulated polyclonal helper T (TH) cells that chronically produced type 2 cytokines in large amounts. This exaggerated TH2 differentiation caused tissue...
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