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ArticleBMC immunology2011

Shb deficient mice display an augmented TH2 response in peripheral CD4+ T cells.

Karin Gustafsson, Gabriela Calounova, Fredrik Hjelm, Vitezslav Kriz, Birgitta Heyman, Kjell-Olov Grönvik, Gustavo Mostoslavsky, Michael Welsh

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Article in BMC immunology, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Karin GustafssonDepartment of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, Sweden.
Gabriela Calounova
Fredrik Hjelm
Vitezslav Kriz
Birgitta Heyman
Kjell-Olov Grönvik
Gustavo Mostoslavsky
Michael Welsh
Uppsala University · SEBoston University · USCzech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Biophysics · CZOlink Bioscience (Sweden) · SESwedish Veterinary Agency · SE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundShb, a ubiquitously expressed Src homology 2 domain-containing adaptor protein has previously been implicated in the signaling of various tyrosine kinase receptors including the TCR. Shb associates with SLP76, LAT and Vav, all important components in the signaling cascade governing T cell function and development. A Shb knockout mouse was recently generated and the aim of the current study was to address the importance of Shb deficiency on T cell development and function.

resultsShb knockout mice did not display any major changes in thymocyte development despite an aberrant TCR signaling pattern, including increased basal activation and reduced stimulation-induced phosphorylation. The loss of Shb expression did however affect peripheral CD4+ T(H) cells resulting in an increased proliferative response to TCR stimulation and an elevated IL-4 production of naïve T(H) cells. This suggests a T(H)2 skewing of the Shb knockout immune system, seemingly caused by an altered TCR signaling pattern.

conclusionOur results indicate that Shb appears to play an important modulating role on TCR signaling, thus regulating the peripheral CD4+ T(H)2 cell response.

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AllelesAnimalsBlood Cell CountCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression RegulationImmunologic MemoryLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, KnockoutProto-Oncogene ProteinsReceptors, Antigen, T-CellSignal TransductionTh2 CellsThymus GlandProto-Oncogene ProteinsReceptors, Antigen, T-CellShb protein, mouse

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