Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell extravasation. [GOC:obol]
Positive regulation of CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell extravasation is a complex process involving a series of molecular events that enable these cells to exit the bloodstream and migrate to target tissues. It is crucial for effective immune responses, particularly in the context of fighting viral and intracellular bacterial infections. Here's a detailed breakdown:
1. **Chemokine Signaling:**
- CD8+ T cells express chemokine receptors, such as CCR5 and CXCR3, which are activated by chemokines like CCL5 (RANTES) and CXCL10 (IP-10). These chemokines are produced by cells at the site of infection or inflammation and act as chemoattractants, guiding T cells towards the target tissue.
2. **Adhesion Molecule Engagement:**
- Upon arrival at the target site, CD8+ T cells encounter endothelial cells lining blood vessels. These endothelial cells express adhesion molecules, such as ICAM-1 and VCAM-1.
- CD8+ T cells also express counter-receptors, namely LFA-1 and VLA-4, respectively. The interaction between these molecules initiates a tight binding between T cells and the vascular endothelium, promoting their slow rolling along the vessel wall.
3. **Signal Transduction and Diapedesis:**
- The chemokine and adhesion molecule interactions activate intracellular signaling pathways in CD8+ T cells.
- These pathways lead to the rearrangement of the cytoskeleton, formation of lamellipodia, and the expression of additional adhesion molecules. This process ultimately triggers diapedesis, the process by which T cells squeeze through gaps between endothelial cells to enter the surrounding tissue.
4. **Migration within the Tissue:**
- Once in the tissue, CD8+ T cells are guided by the chemokine gradient and other factors, such as antigen presentation by dendritic cells, to reach the site of infection.
5. **Immune Function:**
- At the target site, CD8+ T cells can exert their cytotoxic function, eliminating infected cells or cells expressing tumor-associated antigens.
This intricate process ensures that CD8+ T cells, essential players in adaptive immunity, are effectively recruited to the correct locations to mount a targeted immune response. The fine-tuning of this process, involving chemokines, adhesion molecules, and signaling pathways, is vital for maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing excessive inflammation.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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C-C chemokine receptor type 2 | A C-C chemokine receptor type 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P41597] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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amiodarone | amiodarone : A member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 1-benzofuran substituted by a butyl group at position 2 and a 4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-3,5-diiodobenzoyl group at position 3. It is a cardiovascular drug used for the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias. Amiodarone: An antianginal and class III antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting POTASSIUM CHANNELS and VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance. | 1-benzofurans; aromatic ketone; organoiodine compound; tertiary amino compound | cardiovascular drug |
disulfiram | organic disulfide; organosulfur acaricide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor; EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inducer; fungicide; NF-kappaB inhibitor | |
fasudil | fasudil : An isoquinoline substituted by a (1,4-diazepan-1-yl)sulfonyl group at position 5. It is a Rho-kinase inhibitor and its hydrochloride hydrate form is approved for the treatment of cerebral vasospasm and cerebral ischemia. fasudil: intracellular calcium antagonist; structure in first source | isoquinolines; N-sulfonyldiazepane | antihypertensive agent; calcium channel blocker; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor; geroprotector; neuroprotective agent; nootropic agent; vasodilator agent |
nifedipine | Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. | C-nitro compound; dihydropyridine; methyl ester | calcium channel blocker; human metabolite; tocolytic agent; vasodilator agent |
dibenzothiazyl disulfide | dibenzothiazol-2-yl disulfide : An organic disulfide resulting from the formal oxidative coupling of the thiol groups of two molecules of 1,3-benzothiazole-2-thiol. It is used as an accelerator in the rubber industry. dibenzothiazyl disulfide: vulcanizing accelerant | benzothiazoles; organic disulfide | allergen |
1-naphthylisothiocyanate | 1-Naphthylisothiocyanate: A tool for the study of liver damage which causes bile stasis and hyperbilirubinemia acutely and bile duct hyperplasia and biliary cirrhosis chronically, with changes in hepatocyte function. It may cause skin and kidney damage. | isothiocyanate | insecticide |
plerixafor | plerixafor : An azamacrocycle consisting of two cyclam rings connected by a 1,4-phenylenebis(methylene) linker. It is a CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonist and a hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer. It is used in combination with grulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells to the perpheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma. plerixafor: a bicyclam derivate, highly potent & selective inhibitor of HIV-1 & HIV-2 | azacycloalkane; azamacrocycle; benzenes; crown amine; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | anti-HIV agent; antineoplastic agent; C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 antagonist; immunological adjuvant |
rosiglitazone | aminopyridine; thiazolidinediones | EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inhibitor; insulin-sensitizing drug | |
fasudil hydrochloride | fasudil hydrochloride : A hydrochloride obtained by reaction of fasudil with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. | hydrochloride | antihypertensive agent; calcium channel blocker; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; nootropic agent; vasodilator agent |
tak 779 | |||
bay 11-7085 | BAY11-7085 : A sulfone that is benzene substituted by [(E)-2-cyanoethenyl]sulfonyl and tert-butyl groups at position 1 and 4, respectively. It is an irreversible inhibitor of IkappaB-alpha phosphorylation in cells (IC50 = 10 muM) and prevents the activation of NF-kappaB. | benzenes; nitrile; sulfone | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; autophagy inducer; EC 2.7.11.10 (IkappaB kinase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inducer; NF-kappaB inhibitor |
ucb 35625 | UCB 35625: J-113863 is the (trans)-isomer; structure in first source | ||
rs 504393 | RS 504393: structure in first source | 1,3-oxazoles | |
incb3344 | INCB3344: potent and selective small molecule CCR2 chemokine receptor antagonist | ||
amd 070 | mavorixafor: a derivative of AMD3100; a CXCR4 blocker | aminoquinoline | |
cenicriviroc | cenicriviroc : A member of the class of benzazocines that is (5Z)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-benzazocine which is substituted by a 2-methylpropyl, N-{4-[(S)-(1-propyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanesulfinyl]phenyl}carboxamide and 4-(2-butoxyethoxy)phenyl groups at positions 1, 5 and 8, respectively. It is a potent chemokine 2 and 5 receptor antagonist currently in development for the treatment of liver fibrosis in adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). cenicriviroc: an inhibitor of HIV-1 | aromatic ether; benzazocine; diether; imidazoles; secondary carboxamide; sulfoxide | anti-HIV agent; anti-inflammatory agent; antirheumatic drug; chemokine receptor 2 antagonist; chemokine receptor 5 antagonist |
incb 3284 | INCB 3284: a CCR2 receptor antagonist | ||
azd8309 | AZD8309: CXCR2 inhibitor | ||
n-(carbamoylmethyl)-3-trifluoromethyl benzamido-4-chlorobenzyl 3-aminopyrrolidine |