Article: Expression of L1 retrotransposons in granulocytes from patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus.
2023 Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 5
Abstract: Background: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have autoantibodies against the L1-encoded open-reading frame 1 protein (ORF1p). Here, we report (i) which immune cells ORF1p emanates from, (ii) which L1 loci are transcriptionally active, ( ... ...
Abstract | Background: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have autoantibodies against the L1-encoded open-reading frame 1 protein (ORF1p). Here, we report (i) which immune cells ORF1p emanates from, (ii) which L1 loci are transcriptionally active, (iii) whether the cells express L1-dependent interferon and interferon-stimulated genes, and (iv) the effect of inhibition of L1 ORF2p by reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Results: L1 ORF1p was detected by flow cytometry primarily in SLE CD66b Conclusions: We identified L1Hs loci that are transcriptionally active in SLE neutrophils, and a reduction in the epigenetic silencing mechanisms that normally counteract L1 transcription. SLE neutrophils contained L1-encoded ORF1p protein, as well as activation of the type I interferon system, which was inhibited by treatment with reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Our findings will enable a deeper analysis of L1 dysregulation and its potential role in SLE pathogenesis. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-05-10 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2536054-1 |
ISSN | 1759-8753 |
ISSN | 1759-8753 |
DOI | 10.1186/s13100-023-00293-7 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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