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Despina Eleftheriou¹, Paul A Brogan²

¹ARUK Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology, Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond St Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH, UK.

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Monogenic interferonopathies are genetic disorders affecting interferon immune responses. Understanding their molecular basis aids targeted therapies for these and related autoimmune diseases.

Keywords:

Aicardi-Goutières syndrome CANDLE Interferonopathies Proteasome SAVI

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Molecular Biology

Background:

Interferonopathies are a growing class of monogenic diseases.
These conditions disrupt the regulation of interferon (IFN)-mediated immune responses.
Clinical presentations overlap due to shared pathogenic mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize current knowledge on monogenic interferonopathies.
To detail their molecular basis, clinical features, and available treatments.
To explore potential relevance for non-genetic IFN-mediated diseases.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on monogenic interferonopathies.
Analysis of molecular mechanisms underlying IFN dysregulation.
Compilation of clinical data and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

Identification of common molecular pathways in interferonopathies.
Characterization of overlapping clinical phenotypes.
Emergence of targeted therapies based on molecular understanding.

Conclusions:

Advances in understanding monogenic interferonopathies are driving targeted therapies.
These therapies may benefit patients with other IFN-mediated conditions like lupus.
Further research is crucial for managing these complex immune disorders.