Estrogen receptor signaling and its relationship to cytokines in systemic lupus erythematosus

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Abstract

Dysregulation of cytokines is among the main abnormalities in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). However, although, estrogens, which are known to be involved in lupus disease, influence cytokine production, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly defined. Recent evidence demonstrates the presence of estrogen receptor in various cell types of the immune system, while divergent effects of estrogens on the cytokine regulation are thought to be implicated. In this paper, we provide an overview of the current knowledge as to how estrogen-induced modulation of cytokine production in SLE is mediated by the estrogen receptor while simultaneously clarifying various aspects of estrogen receptor signaling in this disease. The estrogen receptor subtypes, their structure, and the mode of action of estrogens by gene activation and via extranuclear effects are briefly presented. Results regarding the possible correlation between estrogen receptor gene polymorphisms and quantitative changes in the receptor protein to SLE pathology and cytokine production are reviewed. Copyright © 2010 E. Kassi and P. Moutsatsou.

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Kassi, E., & Moutsatsou, P. (2010). Estrogen receptor signaling and its relationship to cytokines in systemic lupus erythematosus. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/317452

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