Abstract
The E3 ubiquitin ligase Cbl-b acts as a key regulator of T cell activation and peripheral tolerance. Cbl-b deficiency uncouples the requirement of CD28 costimulation for T cell activation and exhibits resistance to T cell anergy and tolerance. Cbl-bmice are highly susceptible to autoimmune diseases. Conversely, they mount a robust antitumor response resulting in spontaneous tumor rejection. Therefore, modulation of Cbl-b might provide a unique opportunity for immunotherapeutic strategies for inflammatory disorders, including autoimmunity and cancer.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Trends in Stem Cell Proliferation and Cancer Research |
Publisher | Springer Netherlands |
Pages | 195-203 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789400762114 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789400762107 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anergy
- Cbl-b
- Regulatory T cells
- Tolerance
- Ubiquitination
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine