A20: a master regulator of arthritis

Abstract A20, also known as TNF-α-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3), is an anti-inflammatory protein that plays an important part in both immune responses and cell death. Impaired A20 function is associated with several human inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Although the role of A20 in mediating infl...

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Main Authors: Yongyao Wu, Xiaomin He, Ning Huang, Jiayun Yu, Bin Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
A20
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-020-02281-1
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Summary:Abstract A20, also known as TNF-α-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3), is an anti-inflammatory protein that plays an important part in both immune responses and cell death. Impaired A20 function is associated with several human inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Although the role of A20 in mediating inflammation has been frequently discussed, its intrinsic link to arthritis awaits further explanation. Here, we review new findings that further demonstrate the molecular mechanisms through which A20 regulates inflammatory arthritis, and we discuss the regulation of A20 by many factors. We conclude by reviewing the latest A20-associated mouse models that have been applied in related research because they reflect the characteristics of arthritis, the study of which will hopefully cast new light on anti-arthritis treatments.
ISSN:1478-6362