The function of E- and id proteins in lymphocyte development
- 1 December 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature Reviews Immunology
- Vol. 1 (3) , 193-199
- https://doi.org/10.1038/35105060
Abstract
Helix-loop-helix proteins are essential factors for lymphocyte development and function. In particular, E-proteins are crucial for commitment of lymphoid progenitors to the B- and T-cell lineages. E-proteins are negatively regulated by the Id class of helix-loop-helix proteins. The Id proteins function as dominant-negative inhibitors of E-proteins by inhibiting their ability to bind DNA. Here, we review the role of E-proteins and their Id protein antagonists in lymphocyte proliferation and developmental progression. In addition, we discuss how E-protein activity and Id gene expression are regulated by T-cell receptor (TCR) and pre-TCR-mediated signalling.Keywords
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