Abstract:Background
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been implicated in several auto-immune diseases, especially those involved in the recognition of nucleic acids (viral, bacterial, and possibly self). In primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) TLR7-induced B cell activation has been implicated in the immunopathology. An increased expression of TLR7 mRNA has been found in the parotid gland of pSS patients. In addition, TLR7 specifically recognizes ssRNA from viruses, and possibly self-ssRNA, with which Ro- and/or La-proteins … Show more
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