Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome: types I, II and beyond.
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome: types I, II and beyond.
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自身免疫性淋巴增殖综合征:I 型、II 型及以上。
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4615-1243-1_6
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发表时间:
2001
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通讯作者:
Lenardo,MJ
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作者:
Chun,HJ;Lenardo,MJ
An essential element in the maintenance of homeostasis of the immune system is the capacity for apoptosis, or programmed cell death. Apoptosis limits the accumulation of lymphocytes, and minimizes reactions against self-antigen that can lead to autoimmunity1,2. Lymphocyte apoptosis occurs in at least two major forms: antigen receptor engagement and lymphokine withdrawal. These forms of death are controlled in a negative feedback mechanism termed propriocidal regulation1,3. Antigen-mediated death of lymphocytes is regulated by Fas (CD95/APO-1), tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR), and related molecules4-6. Passive apoptosis via lymphokine withdrawal may result from the cytoplasmic activation of caspases that is closely regulated by the mitochondria and the members of the Bcl-2 family of proteins. Apoptosis of other immune cells such as dendritic cells may also contribute to immune homeostasis7.