作者: Jennifer A. Whang , Betty Y. Chang
DOI: 10.1016/J.DRUDIS.2014.03.028
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摘要: The function and role of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) in human B cell development was demonstrated by its association with X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) manifested a substantial reduction immunoglobulins cells. BTK has crucial pre-B receptor (BCR) BCR signaling during normal activation. Aberrant is associated autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In addition, also expressed myeloid populations, including monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils mast These innate cells infiltrate the synovial cavity produce inflammatory cytokines, aggravating arthritic symptoms. functions downstream Fcγ receptors (FcγR) Fcɛ (FcɛR). absence BTK, FcR-mediated functions, cytokine production, are impaired. Xid mice, which have mutation decreased susceptibility to developing collagen-induced (CIA). Given that involved multiple pathways FcR, it an attractive therapeutic target for RA.