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TNF superfamily in inflammatory disease: translating basic insights
Michael Croft1, Wei Duan, Heonsik Choi
1La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, Division of Immune Regulation, 9420 Athena Circle, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. mick@liai.org
Abstract:
The tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and TNF receptor superfamilies (TNFSF and TNFRSF) consist of approximately 50 membrane and soluble proteins that can modulate cellular function. Most of these molecules are expressed by or can target cells of the immune system, and they have a wide range of actions including promoting cellular differentiation, survival, and production of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Emerging data show that TNFSF ligand-receptor signaling pathways are active in inflammatory and autoimmune disease. Furthermore, several genetic polymorphisms in TNFSF and TNFRSF associate with susceptibility to developing disease. Here, we examine recent data regarding the potential of these molecules as targets for therapy of autoimmune and inflammatory disease.
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