| Literature DB >> 21170021 |
Abdul Hakkim1, Tobias A Fuchs, Nancy E Martinez, Simone Hess, Heino Prinz, Arturo Zychlinsky, Herbert Waldmann.
Abstract
The signaling mechanisms leading to the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), relevant in infections, sepsis and autoimmune diseases, are poorly understood. Neutrophils are not amenable to studies with conventional genetic techniques. Using a new chemical genetic analysis we show that the Raf-MEK-ERK pathway is involved in NET formation through activation of NADPH oxidase and upregulation of antiapoptotic proteins. We identify potential targets for drugs addressing NET-associated diseases.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 21170021 DOI: 10.1038/nchembio.496
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Chem Biol ISSN: 1552-4450 Impact factor: 15.040