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Apoptosis in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Sarah White1, Antony Rosen

  • 1Department of Medicine/Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|September 10, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involves autoantibodies against self-antigens, often found on apoptotic cells. Impaired tolerance to these apoptotic antigens may initiate and amplify autoimmune responses in SLE.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Autoimmunity
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by autoantibodies targeting self-antigens.
  • Self-antigens are diverse but concentrate on apoptotic cells, which play a key role in immune tolerance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in understanding the role of apoptotic cells in SLE pathogenesis.
  • To explore factors predisposing individuals to SLE through altered apoptotic antigen tolerance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature and studies on apoptosis and autoimmunity.
  • Analysis of mechanisms involving apoptotic cell clearance and lymphocyte signaling.

Main Results:

  • Incomplete tolerance to apoptotic antigens, due to abnormal apoptosis pathways or impaired clearance, may predispose individuals to SLE.
  • Pro-inflammatory events can shift the immune response from tolerance to immunity against apoptotic material.

Conclusions:

  • Dysregulation of tolerance to apoptotic cells is a critical factor in the initiation and amplification of SLE.
  • These pathways offer potential targets for therapeutic and preventive interventions in SLE.

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