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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Regulators and Conductors of Immunity: Natural Immune System in Health and Autoimmunity.

Katalin Böröcz, Dávid Szinger, Diána Simon, Timea Berki, Péter Németh

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Katalin BöröczDepartment of Immunology and Biotechnology, Clinical Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-6126-1840
Dávid SzingerDepartment of Immunology and Biotechnology, Clinical Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0009-0004-1276-3141
Diána SimonDepartment of Immunology and Biotechnology, Clinical Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary.
Timea BerkiDepartment of Immunology and Biotechnology, Clinical Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-0134-8127
Péter NémethMedical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-3406-2010

Funding

EU IPA Cross-boarder HUHR-1901-3.1.1-0032 HU HR CBC, CABCOS III.Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary from the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund Project no. TKP2021-EGA10Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary from the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund Project no.TKP2021-EGA13
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Natural autoantibodies (nAAbs) recognize self-antigens and are an important component of the immune system, having evolved from invertebrates to vertebrates, and are viewed as stable byproducts of immune function and essential players in health and disease. Initially characterized by their conserved nature and multi-reactivity, primarily as IgM isotypes, nAAbs are now recognized for their adaptability in response to infections and vaccinations, bridging innate and adaptive immunity. The nAAbs and the cellular elements, such as γδ T, iNKT, and MAIT cells, of the natural immune system perform a primary defense network with moderate antigen-specificity. This comprehensive literature review was conducted to analyze the role of natural autoantibodies (nAAbs) in health and disease. The review focused on research published over the past 40 years, emphasizing studies related to infectious diseases, vaccinations, and autoimmune disorders. Recent studies suggest that nAAbs engage in complex interactions in autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes. Their roles in immunological processes, such as maternal tolerance during pregnancy, further underscore their complexity. Emerging evidence indicates that nAAbs and the cellular elements of the natural immune system may contribute to both disease pathogenesis and protective mechanisms, highlighting their dual nature. Continued research on nAAbs is vital for improving our understanding of immune responses and developing therapeutic strategies for autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases.

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AutoantibodiesAutoimmune DiseasesAutoimmunityImmune SystemImmunity, InnateAnimalsHumansAutoantibodiesadaptive immunityautoimmunitycompensatory mechanismsIgM isotypeimmune functionimmunological toleranceinfectious diseasesinnate immunitynatural autoantibodies (nAAbs)natural immune systempathogenesisrheumatoid arthritissystemic lupus erythematosussystemic sclerosistherapeutic strategiestype 1 diabetes

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PMID40508221
PMCPMC12155508

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