Protein kinase Czeta: not-so-innocent bystander or unusual suspect in kidney transplant rejection?

Kidney Int. 2009 Dec;76(12):1223-4. doi: 10.1038/ki.2009.393.

Abstract

Antibodies against non-HLA targets are increasingly recognized in the context of transplant rejection. However, their specific role remains largely elusive, as evidence exists supporting both their occurrence as an epiphenomenon and their actual pathogenicity in the rejection process. Sutherland et al. describe protein kinase Czeta as a novel, non-HLA antigenic target in the setting of graft rejection.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens
  • Graft Rejection / enzymology
  • Graft Rejection / etiology*
  • Graft Rejection / immunology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Transplantation / immunology
  • Membrane Microdomains / enzymology
  • Membrane Microdomains / immunology
  • Models, Immunological
  • Protein Kinase C / immunology*

Substances

  • Antigens
  • protein kinase C zeta
  • Protein Kinase C