New functions for autoimmune disease 'risk' gene identified
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 15:00
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have identified infection-fighting and inflammation-suppressing functions for a gene associated with human autoimmune disease. The discovery, centered on a gene known as PTPN22, could set into motion new treatment approaches for autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes.