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Regulation of ZAP-70 activation and TCR signaling by two related proteins, Sts-1 and Sts-2.

T cells play a central role in the recognition and elimination of foreign pathogens. Signals through the T cell receptor (TCR) control the extent and duration of the T cell response. To ensure that T cells are not inappropriately activated, signaling pathways downstream of the TCR are subject to multiple levels of positive and negative regulation. Herein, we describe two related proteins, Sts-1 and Sts-2, that negatively regulate TCR signaling. T cells from mice lacking Sts-1 and Sts-2 are hyperresponsive to TCR stimulation. The phenotype is accompanied by increased Zap-70 phosphorylation and activation, including its ubiquitinylated forms. Additionally, hyperactivation of signaling proteins downstream of the TCR, a marked increase in cytokine production by Sts1/2(-/-) T cells, and increased susceptibility to autoimmunity in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis is observed. Therefore, Sts-1 and Sts-2 are critical regulators of the signaling pathways that regulate T cell activation.[1]

References

  1. Regulation of ZAP-70 activation and TCR signaling by two related proteins, Sts-1 and Sts-2. Carpino, N., Turner, S., Mekala, D., Takahashi, Y., Zang, H., Geiger, T.L., Doherty, P., Ihle, J.N. Immunity (2004) [Pubmed]
 
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