Review Article

The Role of Src Kinase in Macrophage-Mediated Inflammatory Responses

Table 1

Src family kinases and their functions in immune responses.

MoleculeDistributionSpecific functions in immune responsesReference

SrcUbiquitous- See Sections 2, 3, and 4
FynUbiquitous- CD5 glycoprotein-mediated T-cell inhibition by inhibitory phosphorylation of Fyn [76]
- Rac and stress kinase activation in TCR signaling by Fyn
YesUbiquitous- LTB4-mediated degranulation of human neutrophils by Yes activation[77]
FrkUbiquitous- Unclear
BlkG, Mo, Ma, B- Preferentially expression in B-cell lineage. Control of proliferation during B-cell development[78]
FgrG, Mo, Ma- Inhibition of Hck and Fgr kinase activity[79]
- Inhibition of beta 2 integrin receptor and Syk kinase signaling by Fgr[80]
HckG, Mo, Ma- Inhibition of Hck and Fgr kinase activity[79]
LckT, B- Modulation of signaling and cellular fate of B-1 cells[81]
- Promoting B-cell development[82]
LynP, G, Mo, Ma, B- Redox sensor mediating initial neutrophil recruitment to wounds[83]
- Inhibition of platelet aggregation with PECAM-1[84]

*Data from http://www.proteinkinase.de. G: granulocyte, Mo: monocyte, Ma: macrophage, B: B cell, T: T cell, and P: platelet.