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  • 1Rheumatology Section, Division of Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, UK. m.botto@ic.ac.uk

Arthritis Research
|July 5, 2001
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Deficiencies in complement components are linked to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Impaired clearance of apoptotic cells due to complement defects may increase the risk of developing autoimmunity and SLE.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Autoimmunity
  • Complement System

Background:

  • Deficiency in classical complement pathway components is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) leads to complement consumption.
  • C1q- and C4-deficient mice develop lupus-like disease and impaired apoptotic cell clearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of complement-dependent clearance of apoptotic cells in the development of autoimmunity.
  • To explore the link between impaired apoptotic cell clearance and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of complement-deficient mouse models.
  • Investigation of autoantigen localization on apoptotic cells.
  • Assessment of immune responses to apoptotic cells.

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Main Results:

  • C1q- and C4-deficient mice exhibit impaired clearance of apoptotic cells.
  • Autoantigens associated with SLE are found on apoptotic cells.
  • Immunization with apoptotic cells can generate autoantibodies, suggesting an immunogenic role.

Conclusions:

  • Defects in complement-mediated clearance of apoptotic cells may contribute to the development of autoimmunity.
  • Impaired apoptotic cell clearance is a potential risk factor for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  • Apoptotic cells may serve as a source of autoantigens in SLE pathogenesis.