Agrin plays a crucial role in the maintenance of the neuromuscular junction. However, it is expressed in other tissues as well, including T lymphocytes, where cell activation induces its expression. Agrin from activated T cells has the capacity to induce aggregation of key receptors and to regulate signalling. Interestingly, T cells isolated from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus over-express Agrin and its co-stimulation with the T cell receptor enhances production of pathogenic cytokines. These early studies point to an important function for Agrin in T cell biology and make the case for a more thorough and systematic investigation into its role in the immune system. © 2010 BioMed Central Ltd.
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Jury, E. C., & Kabouridis, P. S. (2010, April 12). New role for Agrin in T cells and its potential importance in immune system regulation. Arthritis Research and Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar2957
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