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From T‐cell activation signals to signaling control of anti‐cancer immunity
Author(s) -
Cronin Shane J. F.,
Penninger Josef M.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
immunological reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.839
H-Index - 223
eISSN - 1600-065X
pISSN - 0105-2896
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-065x.2007.00570.x
Subject(s) - signal transduction , immune system , biology , t cell , receptor , cell signaling , microbiology and biotechnology , immunity , cell , cancer , immunology , neuroscience , cancer research , genetics
Summary: The activation of resting T cells is crucial to most immune processes. Recognition of foreign antigen by T‐cell receptors has to be correctly translated into signal transduction events necessary for the induction of an effective immune response. In this review, we discuss the essential signals, molecules, and processes necessary to achieve full T‐cell activation. In addition to describing these key biological events, we also discuss how T‐cell receptor signaling may be harnessed to yield new therapeutic targets for a next generation of anti‐cancer drugs.