An alternative NFAT-activation pathway mediated by IL-7 is critical for early thymocyte development.
Nat Immunol
; 14(2): 127-35, 2013 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Interleukin 7 (IL-7) has a critical role in the development of early CD4(-)CD8(-) double-negative (DN) thymocytes. Although the transcription factor STAT5 is an important component of IL-7 signaling, differences in the phenotypes of mice deficient in STAT5, IL-7, IL-7 receptor alpha (IL-7rα) or the kinase Jak3 suggest the existence of STAT5-independent IL-7 signaling. Here we found that IL-7-Jak3 signals activated the transcription factor NFATc1 in DN thymocytes by phosphorylating Tyr371 in the regulatory region of NFATc1. This NFAT-activation pathway was critical for the survival and development of DN thymocytes, as deficiency in NFATc1 blocked thymocyte development at the DN1 stage, leading to T cell lymphopenia. In addition, our results demonstrated a cooperative function for NFATc1 and STAT5 in guiding thymocyte development in response to IL-7 signals.
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Assunto principal:
Transdução de Sinais
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Interleucina-7
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Fator de Transcrição STAT5
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Fatores de Transcrição NFATC
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Timócitos
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Animals
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En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article