Abstract

Dysregulated innate responses, particularly excessive activation of interferon (IFN) pathways, have been implicated in the development of autoimmune pathologies. Autoreactivity frequently targets IFN-inducible genes such as the Ro autoantigens, which ubiquitinate and inhibit interferon regulatory factors (IRFs). A new study validates the role of these common autoantigens in preventing autoimmunity. The findings reveal that injury-induced systemic autoimmune disease is exacerbated in the absence of Ro52/Trim21 and is driven by the IL-23-Th17 pathway.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1647-1651
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine
Volume206
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Aug 2009

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