Genes involved in T-cell receptor-mediated apoptosis of thymocytes and T-cell hybridomas

Semin Immunol. 1997 Feb;9(1):51-8. doi: 10.1006/smim.1996.0053.

Abstract

Stimulation of the T-cell receptor complex in resting T cells leads to activation. However, antigenic stimulation of immature T lymphocytes and activated mature T cells results in apoptosis. Recent work suggests that distinct signaling pathways in T cells mediate cell death and cell activation. In this article, genes that are involved in apoptosis of immature T cells and T-cell hybridomas are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis / genetics*
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • Hybridomas
  • Ki-1 Antigen / genetics
  • Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 4, Group A, Member 1
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / metabolism
  • Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
  • Receptors, Steroid
  • Signal Transduction*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Thymus Gland / cytology
  • Thymus Gland / immunology*
  • Transcription Factors / genetics
  • fas Receptor / genetics

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Ki-1 Antigen
  • Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 4, Group A, Member 1
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
  • Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
  • Receptors, Steroid
  • Transcription Factors
  • fas Receptor