T cell clonal anergy is mediated by Egr2 but its downstream effectors have not been characterized. Here the authors show that Egr2 activates Ndrg1, which is critical for the anergy state, while anergy-counteracting signals IL-2 or CD-28 promote Ndrg1 phosphorylation and degradation.
- Yu Mi Oh
- Hyung Bae Park
- Kyungho Choi