Molecular mechanisms of neutrophil extracellular trap (NETs) degradation

U Demkow - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Although many studies have been exploring the mechanisms driving NETs formation, much
less attention has been paid to the degradation and elimination of these structures. The …

IFN-γ, should not be ignored in SLE

W Liu, S Zhang, J Wang - Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical autoimmune disease with a complex
pathogenesis and genetic predisposition. With continued understanding of this disease, it …

Targeting the JAK-STAT pathway in autoimmune diseases and cancers: A focus on molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential

HT Tzeng, IT Chyuan, JH Lai - Biochemical Pharmacology, 2021 - Elsevier
The Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling
pathway is characterized by diverse immune regulatory systems involving cell proliferation …

Bite of the wolf: innate immune responses propagate autoimmunity in lupus

S Gupta, MJ Kaplan - The Journal of clinical investigation, 2021 - Am Soc Clin Investig
The etiopathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a clinically heterogeneous
multisystemic syndrome that derives its name from the initial characterization of facial …

Targeting JAK/STAT signalling in inflammatory skin diseases with small molecule inhibitors

K Welsch, J Holstein, A Laurence… - European journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
For most inflammatory skin diseases topical glucocorticosteroids and traditional oral
immunosuppressive drugs remain the principle treatment choices, but this has started to …

JAK inhibitors: Ten years after

FR Spinelli, F Meylan, JJ O'Shea… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The European Journal of Immunology was launched 50 years ago, coinciding with
the discovery of many cytokines and growth factors and the emergence of an entirely new …

Protecting the kidney in systemic lupus erythematosus: from diagnosis to therapy

NI Maria, A Davidson - Nature Reviews Rheumatology, 2020 - nature.com
Lupus nephritis (LN) is a common manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus that can
lead to irreversible renal impairment. Although the prognosis of LN has improved …

[HTML][HTML] Endothelial cells: From innocent bystanders to active participants in immune responses

A Al-Soudi, MH Kaaij, SW Tas - Autoimmunity reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
The endothelium is crucially important for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients throughout
the body under homeostatic conditions. However, it also contributes to pathology, including …

Programmed cell death pathways in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus

F Yang, Y He, Z Zhai, E Sun - Journal of immunology research, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease
characterized by excessive inflammatory and immune responses and tissue damage …

Leveraging heterogeneity in systemic lupus erythematosus for new therapies

ME Allen, V Rus, GL Szeto - Trends in molecular medicine, 2021 - cell.com
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem, chronic autoimmune disease where
treatment varies by patient and disease activity. Strong preclinical results and clinical …