Advances in research on relationship between DNA hypomethylation and systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Author:
Zun-zhong LI
1
;
Min ZHENG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
DNA Methylation;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
etiology;
genetics;
immunology
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
2006;35(4):458-462
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
T-cell DNA hypomethylation can increase expression of genes that have potential relation to autoimmunity. CD70 overexpression may be associated with B-cell activation and immunoglobulin secretion, while perforin plays an important role in T-cell-mediated macrophage apoptosis. DNA hypomethylation can activate human endogenous retroviruses (HERV) sequences. Expression of HERV components may elicit autoantibodies production. Polyamines change structure of chromosome and interfere with DNA methylation process, which is involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.
