| Literature DB >> 25541140 |
Kira Rubtsova1, Philippa Marrack2, Anatoly V Rubtsov3.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: ABCs; Autoimmunity; Gender; IFNgamma; T-bet; TLR7
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25541140 PMCID: PMC4380581 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2014.12.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Immunol ISSN: 0008-8749 Impact factor: 4.868