کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2166965 | 1092297 | 2015 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
• TLR7, IFNγ and BCR synergistically induce expression of T-bet in B cells.
• T-bet expressing B cells acquire distinct phenotype and become ABCs.
• Accumulation of ABCs in females may lead to a predisposition for the autoimmunity.
• TLR7 and IFNγ may drive gender-related differences in (auto)immune response.
The majority of autoimmune diseases have a strong gender bias, affecting mostly females. Gender-specific factors like sex-hormones, the presence or absence of a second X chromosome, and gender-specific gut microbiota may contribute to this bias. In this review we will discuss the role of the X chromosome encoded toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and interferon gamma (IFNγ) in the development of autoimmunity. We will also review recent data indicating how these factors may affect an immune response in a gender-dependent manner.
Journal: Cellular Immunology - Volume 294, Issue 2, April 2015, Pages 80–83