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Human genetic approaches to diseases of lymphocyte activation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18795237     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Our laboratory focuses on the study of the molecular regulation of T lymphocyte homeostasis, particularly as it relates to immunological tolerance, apoptosis, and autoimmune diseases. Through intense molecular research on the regulation of lymphocyte fate, the Fas receptor and other tumor necrosis factor receptors as well as their ligands have emerged as key regulators of T lymphocyte apoptosis. We are studying genetic abnormalities of this death pathway, particularly in the context of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) and other non-ALPS conditions affecting lymphocyte homeostasis. These studies have led to further investigations of the regulation of the NF-kappaB signaling pathway, the molecular basis for programed cell death and viral cytopathicity, mechanisms of autoimmunity, and the regulation of mature T-cell tolerance. Our investigations promise to provide insight into the molecular mechanisms behind the regulation of immune response and contribute to the development of novel diagnostic and treatment methods for autoimmune diseases.
Authors:
Madhavi Prabhakar; Michael J Lenardo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Immunologic research     Volume:  43     ISSN:  0257-277X     ISO Abbreviation:  Immunol. Res.     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-03-26     Completed Date:  2009-06-09     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8611087     Medline TA:  Immunol Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  8-14     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Molecular Development of the Immune System Section, Laboratory of Immunology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 11N311, 10 Center Drive, MSC 1892, Bethesda, MD 20892-1892, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Apoptosis / genetics,  immunology
Autoimmune Diseases / genetics*,  immunology
Autoimmunity / genetics,  immunology
Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral / genetics,  immunology
Humans
Immune Tolerance / genetics,  immunology
Lymphocyte Activation / genetics*,  immunology
Lymphoproliferative Disorders / classification,  genetics*,  immunology
NF-kappa B / genetics*,  immunology
Signal Transduction / genetics,  immunology
T-Lymphocyte Subsets / immunology*,  metabolism
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/NF-kappa B

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