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IFN-γ auto-antibody: An overview as one of the autoimmunity effect

Dyah Ika Krisnawati
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya 60237, Indonesia
Dwi Rahayu
Department of Nursing, STIKes Pamenang, Pare 64225, Indonesia
Fajar Rinawati
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, IIK STRADA Indonesia, Kediri 64113, Indonesia
Erna Susilowati
Department of Nursing, Akademi Kesehatan Dharma Husada, Kediri 64117, Indonesia
Puguh Santoso
Department of Nursing, Akademi Kesehatan Dharma Husada, Kediri 64117, Indonesia
Rofik Darmayanti
Department of Nursing, Akademi Kesehatan Dharma Husada, Kediri 64117, Indonesia
Betristasia Puspitasari
Department of Nursing, Akademi Kesehatan Dharma Husada, Kediri 64117, Indonesia
Yunarsih Yunarsih
Department of Nursing, Akademi Kesehatan Dharma Husada, Kediri 64117, Indonesia
Sucipto Sucipto
Department of Nursing, Akademi Kesehatan Dharma Husada, Kediri 64117, Indonesia
Tsung -Rong Kuo
Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; International PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Precision Medicine and Translational Cancer Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Received: 06 September 2024
Published: 28 May 2024

Abstract

Interferon Gamma (IFN-γ) plays a vital role in normal immune surveillance and possesses immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. It stands as the exclusive type II IFN, and its production is regulated by cytokines released by Antigen-Presenting Cells (APCs), particularly interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-18. These cytokines act as a connecting link between infection and IFN-γ production in the innate immune response. The functional IFN-γ receptor (IFNGR) consists of two ligand-binding IFNGR1 chains and two signal-transducing IFNGR2 chains, along with associated signaling machinery. Both IFNGR1 and IFNGR2 chains belong to the class II cytokine receptor family, characterized by ligand binding in the small angle of a V formed by the two Ig-like folds in the extracellular domain. Autoantibodies targeting interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) can lead to immunodeficiency and are linked to various opportunistic infections. The immunopathogenesis is associated with the neutralizing activity of these autoantibodies on the IFN-γ signaling pathway, resulting in the blocking of certain immune responses activated by IFN-γ. This review provides a concise overview of IFN-γ Autoantibody detection, the immunopathogenesis of related diseases, and potential treatment options.

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