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The role of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase in autoimmunity and implications for therapy

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Crofford, Leslie J., Nyhoff, Lindsay E., Sheehan, Jonathan H., Kendall, Peggy L.·2016·Expert Review of Clinical Immunology

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Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) mediates B cell signaling and is also present in innate immune cells but not T cells. BTK propagates B cell receptor (BCR) responses to antigen-engagement as well as to stimulation via CD40, toll-like receptors (TLRs), Fc receptors (FCRs) and chemokine receptors. Importantly, BTK can modulate signaling, acting as a "rheostat" rather than an "on-off" switch; thus, overexpression leads to autoimmunity while decreased levels improve autoimmune disease outcomes. Autoreactive B cells depend upon BTK for survival to a greater degree than normal B cells, reflected as loss of autoantibodies with maintenance of total antibody levels when BTK is absent. This review describes contributions of BTK to immune tolerance, including studies testing BTK-inhibitors for treatment of autoimmune diseases.

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  • BTK transduces constitutive signaling downstream of the BCR in many B-cell malignancies.

    “Importantly, BTK transduces constitutive signaling downstream of the BCR in many B-cell malignancies, so BTK has long been considered an attractive target for treating these diseases.”

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Authors
Crofford, L. J., Nyhoff, L. E., Sheehan, J. H., & Kendall, P. L.
Affiliations
Vanderbilt University (US)
Corresponding author
Crofford, Leslie J.
Venue
Expert Review of Clinical Immunology
Published
2016-03-04
Volume
12
Issue
7
Pages
763-773
ISSN
  • 1744-666X (ISSN-L)
  • 1744-8409
OpenAlex
W2258682798
Cited by
142
References
136
Citations by year
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0.90
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Expert Review of Clinical Immunology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institutes of Health (NIAMS R01 AR049010, NIDDK R01 DK84246)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › T-cell and B-cell Immunology
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
Keywords
Bruton's tyrosine kinase, autoimmunity, B cell signaling, B cell receptor signaling, CD40 signaling, Toll-like receptors, Fc receptors, chemokine receptors, autoreactive B cells, autoantibodies, immune tolerance, BTK inhibitors, autoimmune disease therapy
MeSH terms
Agammaglobulinaemia Tyrosine Kinase, Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Autoantibodies, Autoimmune Diseases, B-Lymphocytes, Humans, Immune Tolerance, Lymphocyte Activation, Protein-Tyrosine Kinases, Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell, Signal Transduction, Autoimmunity

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