Mechanism of Activation-Induced Cell Death of T Cells and Regulation of FasL Expression
Mechanism of Activation-Induced Cell Death of T Cells and Regulation of FasL Expression
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DOI:
10.1615/critrevimmunol.2014009988
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发表时间:
2014-01-01
影响因子:
1.3
通讯作者:
Ishimaru, Naozumi
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作者:
Arakaki, Rieko;Yamada, Akiko;Ishimaru, Naozumi
Activation-induced cell death (AICD) of T cells is a process for regulating the peripheral immune system. The fate of a T cell is controlled by numerous signals derived from various stimuli, such as antigens, cytokines, and chemokines. In healthy humans, overactivated or autoreactive T cells are harmful and are eliminated to maintain the immune system. AICD in T cells by Fas/FasL-mediated apoptosis is triggered by the switch from life to death through several signaling molecules. The control or distribution of Fas or FasL expression largely affects AICD of T cells. Although autoimmune diseases are considered to be induced by multiple factors, an impaired immune system with AICD by Fas/FasL-mediated apoptosis leads to the onset or development of autoimmunity. Based on published reports, this review describes the regulatory mechanisms involved in AICD of T cells by Fas/FasL-mediated apoptosis and the associations between AICD and autoimmunity in humans and animal models.