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Neutrophil Extracellular Traps-DNase Balance and Autoimmunity.
Cells - 5 Oct 2021
Angeletti Andrea, Volpi Stefano, Bruschi Maurizio, Lugani Francesca, Vaglio Augusto, Prunotto Marco, Gattorno Marco, Schena Francesca, Verrina Enrico, Ravelli Angelo, Ghiggeri Gian Marco
Abstract excerpt
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are macromolecular structures programmed to trap circulating bacteria and viruses. The accumulation of NETs in the circulation correlates with the formation of anti-double-stranded (ds) DNA antibodies and is considered a causative factor for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The digestion of DNA by DNase1 and DNases1L3 is the rate- limiting factor for NET accumulation....
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