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Nucleic acids modulate autoimmunity through nucleic-acid-specific toll-like receptors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17073647     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Autoimmune diseases are believed to develop mainly from three factors comprising genetic predisposition, environmental factors and immune (dys-) regulation. In this context, specific nucleic acids of exogenous or endogenous origin that signal through nucleic acid-specific Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have gained much research attention. During ongoing autoimmune disease microbial nucleic acids contribute to flares of disease and its aggravation leading to end organ damage, through unfavourable immune modulation. Apart from exogenous sources, nucleic acid molecules of endogenous origin emerge as potential ligands for receptors of host defence, i.e. TLRs. Rapidly accumulating data on the role of nucleic acid-specific TLRs has not only provided insights about their pathogenic potential of endogenous nucleic acid molecules, but is also fuelling the development of novel immunotherapies.
Authors:
Prashant S Patole; Hans-Joachim Anders
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current medicinal chemistry     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0929-8673     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr. Med. Chem.     Publication Date:  2006  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-10-31     Completed Date:  2006-12-05     Revised Date:  2007-02-12    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9440157     Medline TA:  Curr Med Chem     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  3061-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Medical Policlinic, University of Munich, Germany. hjanders@med.uni-muenchen.de.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Autoimmune Diseases / etiology,  immunology*,  therapy
Autoimmunity / immunology*,  physiology
Humans
Membrane Glycoproteins / immunology,  metabolism
Nucleic Acids / physiology*
Receptors, Cell Surface / immunology*,  metabolism
Toll-Like Receptors / metabolism,  physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Membrane Glycoproteins; 0/Nucleic Acids; 0/Receptors, Cell Surface; 0/Toll-Like Receptors

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