Overview:

TEC is a member of the Tec family of non-receptor protein-tyrosine kinases that are involved in the intracellular signaling mechanisms of cytokine receptors, lymphocyte surface antigens, heterotrimeric G-protein coupled receptors, and integrin molecules. TEC is an integral component of T cell signaling and has a distinct role in T cell activation. Defects in TEC may be associated with myelodysplastic syndrome. TEC plays a crucial role in regulating FGF2 secretion under various physiological conditions (1) and it inhibits CD25 expression in human T-lymphocyte (2).

Gene Aliases:

PSCTK4, MGC126760, MGC126762

Genbank Number:

NM_003215

References:

1. Ebert,A.D.et.al: Tec-kinase-mediated phosphorylation of fibroblast growth factor 2 is essential for unconventional secretion. Traffic 11 (6), 813-826 (2010).

2. Susaki,K.et.al: TEC protein tyrosine kinase inhibits CD25 expression in human T-lymphocytes. Immunol. Lett. 127 (2), 135-142 (2010)