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Histone deacetylases as regulators of inflammation and immunity.
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PMID:  21570914     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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Histone deacetylases (HDACs) remove an acetyl group from lysine residues of target proteins to regulate cellular processes. Small-molecule inhibitors of HDACs cause cellular growth arrest, differentiation and/or apoptosis, and some are used clinically as anticancer drugs. In animal models, HDAC inhibitors are therapeutic for several inflammatory diseases, but exacerbate atherosclerosis and compromise host defence. Loss of HDAC function has also been linked to chronic lung diseases in humans. These contrasting effects might reflect distinct roles for individual HDACs in immune responses. Here, we review the current understanding of innate and adaptive immune pathways that are regulated by classical HDAC enzymes. The objective is to provide a rationale for targeting (or not targeting) individual HDAC enzymes with inhibitors for future immune-related applications.
Authors:
Melanie R Shakespear; Maria A Halili; Katharine M Irvine; David P Fairlie; Matthew J Sweet
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-5-12
Journal Detail:
Title:  Trends in immunology     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1471-4981     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-5-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100966032     Medline TA:  Trends Immunol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
The University of Queensland, Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre, Queensland 4072, Australia.
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