The spectrum of apoptotic defects and clinical manifestations, including systemic lupus erythematosus, in humans with CD95 (Fas/APO-1) mutations.
ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM 1999. [PMID:
10513797 DOI:
10.1002/1529-0131(199909)42: 9<1833: : aid-anr7>3.0.co; 2-q]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine the clinical spectrum of disease in humans with mutations in the CD95 (Fas/ APO-1) receptor and to obtain mechanistic insight into the different clinical phenotypes observed.
METHODS
Clinical information for each of the index cases, first-degree relatives, and any family members reported to have Canale-Smith syndrome (or another autoimmune disease) was gathered by direct interview, chart review, and verification of data by the physician or pathologist concerned. Apoptosis of activated T or B lymphocytes was induced by agonistic anti-CD95 antibodies and quantified by a cell death assay (propidium iodide staining in the subdiploid peak) or cell viability assay (alamar blue or 3H-thymidine incorporation).
RESULTS
Evaluation of an additional 8 probands with novel heterozygous CD95 mutations revealed hypergammaglobulinemia and immune-mediated cytopenias in all patients, as well as urticarial rash, oral ulceration, lymphopenia, and peripheral neuropathy in some individuals. One patient (P4) had systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) characterized by a World Health Organization class V lupus nephropathy, a recurrent, reversible multifocal central nervous system disorder, high-titer antiphospholipid autoantibodies, and autoimmune cytopenias. In the P4 pedigree, the father had reduced T and B cell apoptosis associated with a CD95 mutation, whereas an independent B cell apoptotic defect was demonstrated in maternal family members who did not have a CD95 mutation. Three cases of B cell lymphoma occurred in carriers of the CD95 mutation.
CONCLUSIONS
CD95 mutations are associated with loss of regulation of B lymphocytes, which predisposes to systemic autoimmunity including SLE. The P4 family provides a model of the complex genetic and functional interactions that are required for the development of a lupus-like syndrome.
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