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Natural autoantibodies to interferons

A Meager1

  • 1Division of Immunobiology, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, UK.

Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research : the Official Journal of the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Natural autoantibodies, including those targeting interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), are found in various conditions. These natural antibodies can neutralize IFN-alpha, but their origins and clinical significance require further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Autoimmunity

Background:

  • Natural antibodies are present in circulation without direct antigen exposure.
  • In autoimmune diseases, natural antibodies often increase in frequency and affinity.
  • Autoantibodies to seemingly unrelated antigens, like interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), are observed in some autoimmune conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence and properties of natural autoantibodies, specifically those targeting IFN-alpha.
  • To explore the potential clinical relevance and origins of these autoantibodies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of natural antibody prevalence and affinity in healthy individuals versus patients.
  • Characterization of autoantibody binding and neutralization capabilities against IFN-alpha subtypes and preparations.

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Main Results:

  • Natural autoantibodies to IFN-alpha are found in diverse patient groups, including those with systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and post-transplant.
  • These IFN-alpha autoantibodies demonstrate the ability to bind and neutralize the biological activity of various IFN-alpha subtypes and natural preparations.
  • The presence of IFN-alpha autoantibodies in some conditions, like SLE, may not correlate with clinical symptoms or pathology.

Conclusions:

  • Natural autoantibodies to IFN-alpha are present across a spectrum of health and disease states.
  • IFN-alpha autoantibodies possess functional capacity to neutralize IFN-alpha activity.
  • The precise origins and clinical implications of natural IFN-alpha autoantibodies remain subjects for ongoing research and debate.