Abstract
Mast cells induce the inflammatory process when their FcεRI receptors aggregate in response to an antigen binding to immunoglobulin E. Direct interactions between FcεRI receptor cytoplasmic domains and various intracellular proteins initiate diverse signal transduction pathways resulting in the immediate release of proinflammatory agents. A delayed response also occurs that includes the release of various cytokines. It is clear that the activation of kinases, such as protein kinase C (PKC), is a requirement for both the early and delayed responses of this inflammatory process. In this review we present the results of various studies investigating the role of PKC isozymes in mast cells.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 130-132 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | International Archives of Allergy and Immunology |
| Volume | 124 |
| Issue number | 1-3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Cytokines
- Gene expression
- Mast cells
- Protein kinase C isozymes
- USF2
