The interferon signaling network and transcription factor C/EBP-beta

Cell Mol Immunol. 2007 Dec;4(6):407-18.

Abstract

Cytokines like interferons (IFNs) play a central role in regulating innate and specific immunities against the pathogens and neoplastic cells. A number of signaling pathways are induced in response to IFN in various cells. One classic mechanism employed by IFNs is the JAK-STAT signaling pathway for inducing cellular responses. Here we describe the non-STAT pathways that participate in IFN-induced responses. In particular, we will focus on the role played by transcription factor C/EBP-beta in mediating these responses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-beta* / genetics
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-beta* / immunology
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-beta* / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate
  • Immunotherapy / trends
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / immunology
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / metabolism
  • Interferons* / immunology
  • Interferons* / metabolism
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / immunology*
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / metabolism*
  • Janus Kinases / immunology
  • MAP Kinase Signaling System / immunology
  • Paracrine Communication / immunology
  • STAT Transcription Factors / immunology
  • Signal Transduction / genetics
  • Signal Transduction / immunology*

Substances

  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-beta
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • STAT Transcription Factors
  • Interferons
  • Janus Kinases