Mitochondrial hyperpolarization: a checkpoint of T-cell life, death and autoimmunity
Mitochondrial hyperpolarization: a checkpoint of T-cell life, death and autoimmunity
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DOI:
10.1016/j.it.2004.05.001
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发表时间:
2004-07-01
影响因子:
16.8
通讯作者:
Banki, K
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作者:
Perl, A;Gergely, P;Banki, K
T-cell activation, proliferation and selection of the cell death pathway depend on the production of reactive oxygen intermediates (ROIs) and ATP synthesis, which are tightly regulated by the mitochondrial transmembrane potential (Deltapsi(m)). Mitochondrial hyperpolarization (MHP) and ATP depletion represent early and reversible steps in T-cell activation and apoptosis. By contrast, T cells of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) exhibit persistent MHP, cytoplasmic alkalinization, increased ROI production and depleted ATP, which mediate enhanced spontaneous and diminished activation-induced apoptosis and sensitize lupus T cells to necrosis. Necrotic, but not apoptotic, cell lysates activate dendritic cells and might account for increased interferon alpha production and inflammation in lupus patients. MHP is proposed as a key mechanism of SLE pathogenesis and is therefore a target for pharmacological intervention.