Autoimmunity through cytokine-induced dendritic cell activation. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • We propose a model where autoimmunity can be viewed as a dynamic system driven by opposite vectors IFN-alpha/beta and TNF. These cytokines drive differentiation of distinct types of DCs, TNF-DCs, or IFN-DCs, which present different antigens leading to distinct autoimmune responses. When balanced, both cytokines synergize in protective immunity. When one of the cytokines prevails, autoimmunity occurs, Type I interferons (IFN-alpha/beta) playing a major role in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and TNF playing a major role in rheumatoid arthritis. This model complements the Type 1/Type 2 paradigm. Therefore, immunity can be viewed as a dynamic system driven by two sets of opposite vectors: IFN-alpha/beta/TNF and IFN-gamma/IL-4.

publication date

  • May 1, 2004

Research

keywords

  • Autoimmunity
  • Dendritic Cells
  • Interferons
  • Models, Immunological
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 2442494120

PubMed ID

  • 15142523

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 5