2021
Gene expression signatures of target tissues in type 1 diabetes, lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis
Szymczak F, Colli M, Mamula M, Evans-Molina C, Eizirik D. Gene expression signatures of target tissues in type 1 diabetes, lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Science Advances 2021, 7: eabd7600. PMID: 33523973, PMCID: PMC7787485, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abd7600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthritis, RheumatoidAutoimmune DiseasesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1HumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMultiple SclerosisTranscriptomeConceptsType 1 diabetesLupus erythematosusTarget tissuesRheumatoid arthritisMultiple sclerosisAutoimmune diseasesImmune systemSystemic lupus erythematosusTarget tissue levelRepurposing of drugsDisease-specific signaturesGene expression signaturesImmune assaultSimilar molecular signaturesClinical useTissue levelsDiseaseHigh expressionExpression signaturesDifferent diseasesErythematosusArthritisSclerosisDiabetesTherapy
2008
Sequential autoantigenic determinants of the small nuclear ribonucleoprotein Sm D shared by human lupus autoantibodies and MRL Ipr/lpr antibodies
JAMES J, MAMULA M, HARLEY J. Sequential autoantigenic determinants of the small nuclear ribonucleoprotein Sm D shared by human lupus autoantibodies and MRL Ipr/lpr antibodies. Clinical & Experimental Immunology 2008, 98: 419-426. PMID: 7527740, PMCID: PMC1534503, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.1994.tb05507.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMRL-lpr/lpr miceLpr/lpr miceAutoimmune serologySLE patientsLpr micePatient seraEpitope 5Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient seraEpstein-Barr nuclear antigen 1Lupus patients' seraNuclear antigen 1Precipitin-positive seraHuman lupus autoantibodiesNormal human serumMajor antigenic regionSm DPositive patientsAutoimmune responseSm autoantigenLupus autoantibodiesNormal controlsPatientsEpitope 4Mouse serumAntigen 1
2001
From T to B and back again: positive feedback in systemic autoimmune disease
Shlomchik M, Craft J, Mamula M. From T to B and back again: positive feedback in systemic autoimmune disease. Nature Reviews Immunology 2001, 1: 147-153. PMID: 11905822, DOI: 10.1038/35100573.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic autoimmune diseaseAutoimmune diseasesPrototypical systemic autoimmune diseaseSystemic lupus erythematosusPerpetuation of autoimmunityLoss of toleranceAutoantigen targetsLupus erythematosusAutoimmune stateB cellsImmune systemNuclear autoantigensDiseaseErythematosusAutoimmunityAutoantigensLupus autoantigens: Their origins, forms, and presentation
Doyle H, Yan J, Liang B, Mamula M. Lupus autoantigens: Their origins, forms, and presentation. Immunologic Research 2001, 24: 131-147. PMID: 11594452, DOI: 10.1385/ir:24:2:131.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigen PresentationAntigens, CDAspartic AcidAutoantigensB7-1 AntigenB7-2 AntigenB-LymphocytesImmune ToleranceLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMembrane GlycoproteinsMiceConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusMaintenance of autoimmunityT cell compartmentCentral lymphoid organsT cell developmentAutoimmune processLupus erythematosusAntigenic sinAutoreactive cellsAutoimmune diseasesLymphoid organsPresenting cellsB lymphocytesImmune systemAutoimmunityCell compartmentNumber of mechanismsCell developmentInductionErythematosusCellsLupusForeign proteinsLymphocytesCostimulation
2000
Molecular mimicry and the role of B lymphocytes in the processing of autoantigens
Liang B, Mamula* M. Molecular mimicry and the role of B lymphocytes in the processing of autoantigens. Cellular And Molecular Life Sciences 2000, 57: 561-568. PMID: 11130456, PMCID: PMC11147036, DOI: 10.1007/pl00000718.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigen PresentationAutoantigensAutoimmunityB-LymphocytesEpitopes, B-LymphocyteEpitopes, T-LymphocyteHumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMolecular MimicryPeptidesConceptsSelf proteinsB lymphocytesAutoimmune T cell responsesT cell responsesT lymphocyte repertoireAutoreactive cellsSelf antigensAutoimmune diseasesElicit autoimmunityT lymphocytesSelf toleranceSelf peptidesImmune systemMolecular mimicryCell responsesLymphocyte repertoireLymphocytesNormal inhabitantPathogenic agentsInappropriate levelsForeign peptidesMolecular mimicsAutoimmunityAutoantigens
1998
Advances in autoantibodies in SLE
von Mühlen C, Chan E, Anglés-Cano E, Mamula M, Garcia-De La Torre I, Fritzler M. Advances in autoantibodies in SLE. Lupus 1998, 7: 507-514. PMID: 9863891, DOI: 10.1191/096120398678920613.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutoantibodiesAutoantigensEpitopesGolgi ApparatusHumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicPlasminogen ActivatorsEpitope spreading: the role of self peptides and autoantigen processing by B lymphocytes
Mamula M, Mamula M. Epitope spreading: the role of self peptides and autoantigen processing by B lymphocytes. Immunological Reviews 1998, 164: 231-233. PMID: 9795779, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-065x.1998.tb01223.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigen PresentationAutoantigensAutoimmunityB-LymphocytesEpitopesLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMolecular MimicryConceptsImmune responseB lymphocytesAutoantigen-presenting cellsProductive immune responseDiverse immune responsesAutoantigen processingAutoimmune diseasesSelf antigensImmune attackSelf constituentsAntigen leadSelf peptidesViral infectionInfectious agentsImmune systemSelf tissuesAntigenPotential roleAutoimmunityLymphocytesEpitopesConcept of epitopeCellsAgentsInfectionAutoreactive B Cell Regulation: Peripheral Induction of Developmental Arrest by Lupus-Associated Autoantigens
Santulli-Marotto S, Retter M, Gee R, Mamula M, Clarke S. Autoreactive B Cell Regulation: Peripheral Induction of Developmental Arrest by Lupus-Associated Autoantigens. Immunity 1998, 8: 209-219. PMID: 9492002, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-7613(00)80473-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAutoantigensB-LymphocytesBone MarrowCell DifferentiationDNA, Single-StrandedEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFluorescent Antibody TechniqueGene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Heavy ChainHematopoietic Stem CellsHybridomasImmune ToleranceLupus Erythematosus, SystemicLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, TransgenicRibonucleoproteins, Small NuclearSnRNP Core ProteinsSpleenConceptsB cellsAnti-Sm B cellsAnti-ssDNA antibodiesB-cell phenotypeImmature B-cell phenotypeImmature B cellsAutoreactive cellsMurine lupusPeripheral inductionTolerance inductionVH-D-JH rearrangementsTransgenic miceAnti-Sm hybridomasSplenic repertoireCell phenotypeSpontaneous activationCellsInductionLupusImmunizationAutoantigensLater stagesDevelopmental arrestMiceSecretion
1995
Lupus Autoimmunity; From Peptides to Particles
MAMULA M. Lupus Autoimmunity; From Peptides to Particles. Immunological Reviews 1995, 144: 301-314. PMID: 7590818, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-065x.1995.tb00074.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Anti-Ro autoantibody with cross-reactive binding to the heavy chain of immunoglobulin G.
Mamula M, Harley J. Anti-Ro autoantibody with cross-reactive binding to the heavy chain of immunoglobulin G. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1992, 65: 277-87. PMID: 1290272, PMCID: PMC2589586.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, AntinuclearAutoantigensBinding, CompetitiveCattleCross ReactionsCyanogen BromideEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayHumansImmunoglobulin Fab FragmentsImmunoglobulin Fc FragmentsImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin Heavy ChainsLupus Erythematosus, SystemicPeptide FragmentsPrecipitin TestsRabbitsRibonucleoproteinsRNA, Small CytoplasmicConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusRo antibodiesAutoimmune diseasesCross-reactive bindingSera of patientsAnti-Ro autoantibodiesHeavy chainAnti-Ro seraFragments of IgGRo proteinLupus erythematosusCyanogen bromide digestion fragmentsAntigenic stimulusRo seraPatient seraAutoantibodiesIgGFine specificityImmunologic determinantsRo responseImmunoglobulin GSerumAntibodiesRo particleRabbit serum
1991
Importance of the immune response to the Ro/La particle in the development of congenital heart block and neonatal lupus erythematosus.
Silverman E, Mamula M, Hardin J, Laxer R. Importance of the immune response to the Ro/La particle in the development of congenital heart block and neonatal lupus erythematosus. The Journal Of Rheumatology 1991, 18: 120-4. PMID: 2023181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, AntinuclearAntibody FormationAutoantibodiesAutoantigensFemaleHeart BlockHumansInfant, NewbornLupus Erythematosus, SystemicPregnancyRibonucleoproteinsRNA, Small CytoplasmicConceptsNeonatal lupus erythematosusCongenital heart blockAnti-La antibodiesHeart blockImmune responseLupus erythematosusCutaneous neonatal lupus erythematosusAnti-U1RNP antibodiesAnti-Ro antibodiesRo antibodiesAnti-RoLa antibodiesAntibodiesErythematosusAssay techniquesPrevious studiesResponsePatientsInfantsPathogenesisWomen
1989
Human monoclonal anti-La antibodies. The La protein resides on a subset of Ro particles.
Mamula M, Silverman E, Laxer R, Bentur L, Isacovics B, Hardin J. Human monoclonal anti-La antibodies. The La protein resides on a subset of Ro particles. The Journal Of Immunology 1989, 143: 2923-8. PMID: 2478628, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.143.9.2923.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAutoantibodiesAutoantigensBlotting, WesternEpitopesHumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicPeptide MappingPlacentaPrecipitin TestsRibonucleoproteinsRNA, Small Cytoplasmic