Abstract
Abolishing the inhibitory signal of intracellular cAMP by phosphodiesterases (PDEs) is a prerequisite for effector T (Teff) cell function. While PDE4 plays a prominent role, its control of cAMP levels in Teff cells is not exclusive. T cell activation has been shown to induce PDE8, a PDE isoform with 40- to 100-fold greater affinity for cAMP than PDE4. Thus, we postulated that PDE8 is an important regulator of Teff cell functions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
Journal | PloS one |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2010 |