Minireview: Insights into anti-interferon-γ autoantibodies
Kriangkrai Chawansuntati, Kritsadee Rattanathammethee, Jiraprapa Wipasa
Abstract
The association between the presence of anti-interferon-γ autoantibodies and the onset of immunodeficiency with intracellular infections has been clearly established. No standard regimen to control the production of these pathogenic autoantibodies, apart from antimicrobial therapy to eliminate infections, contributes to the medical burden of this syndrome, which sometimes has a fatal outcome. In this review, we summarize the findings on anti-interferon-γ autoantibodies to facilitate further research and to provide guidance for treatment strategies.
Topics & Concepts
AutoantibodyImmunologyRegimenMedicineInterferonAntimicrobialHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)AntibodyBiologyMicrobiologyInternal medicineImmunodeficiency and Autoimmune DisordersMycobacterium research and diagnosisCytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research