Contribution of Crk Adaptor Proteins to Host Cell and Bacteria Interactions

Autor: Narcisa Martinez-Quiles, Philip R. Hardwidge, María Benito-León, Leigh Ann Feuerbacher
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: BioMed Research International
BioMed Research International, Vol 2014 (2014)
ISSN: 2314-6141
2314-6133
Popis: The Crk adaptor family of proteins comprises the alternatively spliced CrkI and CrkII isoforms, as well as the paralog Crk-like (CrkL) protein, which is encoded by a different gene. Initially thought to be involved in signaling during apoptosis and cell adhesion, this ubiquitously expressed family of proteins is now known to play essential roles in integrating signals from a wide range of stimuli. In this review, we describe the structure and function of the different Crk proteins. We then focus on the emerging roles of Crk adaptors during Enterobacteriaceae pathogenesis, with special emphasis on the important human pathogensSalmonella,Shigella,Yersinia, and enteropathogenicEscherichia coli. Throughout, we remark on opportunities for future research into this intriguing family of proteins.
Databáze: OpenAIRE