Context-dependent induction of autoimmunity by TNF signaling deficiency
TNF inhibitors are widely used to treat inflammatory diseases; however, 30%–50% of treated patients develop new autoantibodies, and 0.5%–1% develop secondary autoimmune diseases, including lupus. TNF is required for formation of germinal centers (GCs), the site where high-affinity autoantibodies are...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2022-03-01
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Series: | JCI Insight |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.149094 |