Phenotypic characterization of itm2a-deficiency in T cells

描述(由申请人提供)：T淋巴细胞(T细胞)是白细胞的一个亚群，对于根除入侵的细菌、病毒和肿瘤细胞是必不可少的。然而，如果T细胞的功能调节不当，它们也可以启动和传播许多自身免疫性疾病，如类风湿性关节炎、多发性硬化症、牛皮癣和狼疮。更好地了解T细胞的发育和功能是如何调节的，可以为许多疾病带来新的治疗方法。何博士实验室收集的初步数据表明，一种名为ITM2A的新蛋白质在调节T细胞的发育和功能方面发挥着关键作用。在这个项目中，何博士的团队计划研究ITM2A缺陷对T细胞的影响。该项目产生的结果将使ITM2A在许多临床环境中成为丰富的治疗靶点。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): T lymphocytes (T cells) are a subset of white blood cells and are essential for eradicating invading bacteria, virus, and tumor cells. However, T cells can also initiate and propagate many autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and lupus, if their function is not regulated properly. Better understanding of how the development and function of T cells is regulated can lead to novel treatments for many diseases. Preliminary data gathered at Dr. Ho's laboratory has suggested that a novel protein, namely itm2a, plays a critical role in regulating the development and function of T cells. In this project, Dr. Ho's team plans to study the impact of itm2a deficiency on T cells. Results generated from this project will establish itm2a as a rich therapeutic target in many clinical settings.