The role of MDA5 in the development of autoimmune disease

Journal of Leukocyte Biology: An Official Publication of the Reticuloendothelial Society

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Anthony J. Sadler¹ 

[1]Centre for Cancer Research, Hudson Institute of Medical Research

[2]Department of Molecular and Translational Science, Monash University

关键词: antiviral response;    IFN;    inflammation;    interferonopathies;    signaling pathways;   

DOI  :  10.1189/jlb.4MR0617-223R

学科分类：生理学

来源: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

【 摘 要 】

IFNs protect us against infection from viral pathogens, but can also induce damaging inflammation and are associated with the development of autoimmune conditions. By dissecting the response that is mediated by different IFN-regulated genes, we hoped to identify targets that will enable us to preserve the defense against pathogens while minimizing immune disease. Toward this, several reports have identified that variability in the gene that encodes the melanoma differentiationassociated protein (MDA)-5 and other molecules in this pathway correlated with the risk of autoimmune diseases. The evidence for MDA5 activity as a cause of autoimmune disease is discussed.

【 授权许可】

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