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D B Jones1, A F Coulson, G W Duff

  • 1Dept of Medicine, Arrowe Park Hospital, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK.

Immunology Today
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Human heat shock protein 60 (hsp60) homology with autoantigens suggests cross-reactivity contributes to autoimmune diseases. Individual differences in MHC class II may dictate specific autoimmune responses to hsp60 epitopes.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Autoimmune Diseases

Background:

  • Human heat shock protein 60 (hsp60) shares sequence homology with numerous autoantigens.
  • This homology is implicated in various autoimmune conditions, including diabetes, thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent of sequence homology between hsp60 and autoantigens.
  • To propose a mechanism for autoimmunity involving cross-reactivity between hsp60 and tissue-specific proteins.
  • To explore the role of MHC class II in directing autoimmune responses.

Main Methods:

  • Sequence homology analysis between hsp60 and known autoantigens.
  • Epitope mapping to identify shared motifs.
  • Correlation analysis with MHC class II variations.

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Main Results:

  • Significant sequence homology was observed between hsp60 and a wide array of autoantigens.
  • Evidence suggests cross-reactivity between hsp60 epitopes and similar motifs in tissue-specific proteins.
  • MHC class II genotype appears to influence the selection of specific hsp60 epitopes and subsequent autoimmune targets.

Conclusions:

  • The sequence homology of hsp60 with autoantigens is a significant factor in the development of autoimmune diseases.
  • Cross-reactivity mediated by shared epitopes between hsp60 and self-proteins is a plausible mechanism for initiating autoimmunity.
  • Individual genetic variations, particularly in MHC class II, play a crucial role in determining susceptibility to specific autoimmune disorders triggered by hsp60.