What Is BTK?
BTK stands for Bruton tyrosine kinase, a protein enzyme involved in signaling pathways within B cells and other immune cells. It plays a central role in the development and function of the immune system.
Why Is BTK Important?
BTK transmits signals from receptors on the surface of immune cells, influencing their growth, survival, and activation. Because of this role, it is a focus in both immunology and drug development.
BTK in Medicine and Research
BTK inhibitors are used to treat certain B-cell cancers and autoimmune diseases. For more information on BTK and its inhibitors, see the overview provided by the National Institutes of Health at NCBI.
