title: Structure and function of Tec family kinase Itk.
abstract: Itk is a member of the Tec family of kinases that is expressed predominantly in T cells. Itk regulates the T cell receptor signaling pathway to modulate T cell development and T helper cell differentiation, particularly Th2 differentiation. Itk is also important for the development and function of iNKT cells. In this review we discuss current progress on our understanding of the structure, activation and signaling pathway of Itk, in addition to inhibitors that have been developed, which target this kinase. We also place in context the function of Itk, available inhibitors and potential use in treating disease.
authors.forename: Qian
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Qi
authors.forename: Arun Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Kannan
authors.forename: Avery
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: August