Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Nucleotide-binding
oligomerization
domain
containing
protein
2
(NOD2)
is
a
member
of
NOD-like
receptor
family
(NLRs)
(1).
The
NLR
was
first
discovered
in
the
early
2000s
through
complementary
efforts
several
research
teams,
which
resulted
multiple
names
for
same
molecule
(2)(3)(4)(5)(6).
nomenclature
has
since
been
standardized;
however
earlier
literature
may
refer
to
NOD2
as
caspase
recruitment
domain-containing
15
(CARD15)
based
on
its
molecular
structure
that
includes
two
N-terminal
CARDs.
an
intracellular
microbe
sensor
plays
important
roles
infection
defense,
control
inflammation,
and
apoptosis
(7).
discovery
missense
frameshift
mutations
are
risk
factors
inflammatory
bowel
disease
Crohn's
demonstrates
importance
this
(8,9).
Additional
genetic
variants
linked
other
autoinflammatory
diseases,
such
Blau
syndrome
Yao
(10);
however,
much
more
needs
be
done
define
clinical
phenotypes
NOD2-associated
diseases
understand
mechanisms
underlying
pathogenesis.
topic
"Basic,
clinical,
translational
studies
related
diseases"
brings
together
articles
provide
further
insights
into
area
proposes
new
concept
defining
diseases.In
2002,
highly
penetrant
exon
4
were
found
cause
(BS,
OMIM#186580),
pediatric
(early
onset)
autosomal
dominant
granulomatous
characterized
by
arthritis,
uveitis,
dermatitis
(11).
Initially,
these
thought
result
overactive
NOD2-dependent
pro-inflammatory
signaling
(12);
recent
indicate
loss
cross-regulatory
function
controlling
activity
pathways
(13)
greater
contributor
pathobiology
BS.
In
collection,
investigate
strategies
targeting
altered
activities
novel
treatment
approaches
Multiple
immune
suppressive
therapies
have
empirically
applied
BS
treatments
(14).
biology
study
from
Dr.Kambe's
group
(Ueki
Y,
et
al).
Japan
reveals
Janus
kinase
inhibitor
tofacitinib
suppresses
cytokine
production
suppression
expression.
case
report
Dr.
McBride's
US
(Jensen
ME,
al)
successful
with
combination
methotrexate
hydroxychloroquine;
agents
interfere
expression
activation
proteins
(15,16).
Although
needed,
findings
suggest
evaluation
levels
beneficial
shaping
optimal
strategy
patients.A
recently
described
(YAOS,
OMIM#617321)
(17).
YAOS
systemic
recurrent
fever,
dermatitis,
arthralgias,
distal
leg
swelling,
gastrointestinal,
sicca-like
symptoms
eyelid
swelling
form
complete
or
partial
constellation
(18)
(19).
This
variants,
IVS8+158,
IVS8+158/R702W,
IVS8+158/L1007fs,
IVS8+158/V955I
(20).
Originally
predominantly
affected
adult
Caucasian
women,
five
collection
expand
our
understanding
presentation
age
ethnic
groups,
well
refine
associated
phenotypes.
large
167
Greek
patients
Laskari
colleagues
(Karamanakos
A,
7%
(12/167)
approximately
half
diagnosed
included
both
patients.
Shen
(Zhang
J,
identification
Chinese
population
key
differences
include
balanced
sex
ratio
higher
proportion
fever
proteinuria/hematuria
than
cohorts.
Additionally,
similar
analyses
different
groups
(20),
distinct
populations.
Further
substantiating
genotyping
features
YAOS,
Davis
reports
22
European
ancestry
(Williamson
KA,
Yao's
team
comprehensive
phenotype,
genotype
therapeutic
response
152
(Nomani
H,
While
there
no
epidemiologic
common
initially
impacts
broader
spectrum
backgrounds.
We
estimate
prevalence
could
approach
(25/100,000),
up
10-27%
carry
(21).These
also
support
genomic
medicine,
Genetically
Transitional
Disease
(GTD),
gene
mutation
necessary,
but
not
sufficient,
alone.YAOS
share
(R702W,
G908R,
L1007fs),
often
(SAIDs),
MEFV,
NLRP3,
NLRP12
GTD
underscores
pervasive
impact
background
environment
(22).
straddles
between
monogenic
complex/polygenic
diseases.
applies
many
human
disorders
including
certain
rheumatic
(23)
The Lancet Rheumatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Suppressor
of
cytokine
signalling
1
(SOCS1)
insufficiency
is
an
inborn
error
immunity
affecting
the
negative
regulation
and
growth
factor
signalling.
We
aimed
to
enhance
understanding
clinical
manifestations,
disease
trajectories,
penetrance,
effect
Janus
kinase
(JAK)
inhibition
in
individuals
with
SOCS1
insufficiency.
This
study
used
data
from
two
independent
cohorts:
European
Society
for
Immunodeficiencies
(ESID)
registry
UK
Biobank.
Participants
ESID
were
nine
countries
(Austria,
Belgium,
France,
Germany,
Ireland,
Italy,
Portugal,
Sweden,
Ukraine),
China,
Taiwan,
USA.
eligible
if
they
had
heterozygous,
functionally
validated
variants;
participants
Biobank
included
any
variant
detected
cohort
or
other
that
was
classed
as
high-impact.
Clinical
manifestations
underlying
documented
summarised
into
subgroups,
ICD-10
diagnosis
codes
collected
tested
relevant
autoantibodies
their
local
laboratory.
Responses
JAK
inhibitor
treatment
assessed
by
treating
physician
using
a
visual
analogue
scale.
Descriptive
statistics
analysis.
People
lived
experience
not
involved
design.
119
insufficiency:
67
registry,
enrolled
between
Feb
15,
2021,
Dec
31,
2023,
52
Of
39
(58%)
female,
28
(42%)
male,
median
age
years
(IQR
15-44,
range
2-85).
27
different
monoallelic
variants
identified
these
participants.
62
(93%)
symptomatic
five
(7%)
asymptomatic
family
members;
symptoms,
allergy
(33
[50%]),
inflammatory
gastrointestinal
(22
[36%])
skin
(18
[29%])
autoimmune
cytopenia
(24
[39%]),
lymphoproliferation
(23
[37%])
most
frequent.
Rheumatological
systemic
lupus
erythematosus,
Sjögren's
disease,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
typical
autoantibody
profiles.
42
(68%)
at
least
three
manifestations.
In
we
found
carrying
high-impact
29
(56%)
23
(44%)
72
(65-78,
57-86).
Only
30
developed
potentially
related
Allergy
rheumatological
more
common
than
registry.
Female
predominance
(21
[70%]
female
[30%]
male)
also
among
Treatment
inhibitors
showed
promising
results
12
(92%)
13
differs
genetic
lymphoproliferative
disorders
presence
frequent
atopic
Penetrance
incomplete
higher
females
males.
targeted
therapy
patients
German
Research
Foundation
(DFG).
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Objectives
Cryopyrin-associated
periodic
syndrome
or
NLRP3-associated
autoinflammatory
disease
(NLRP3-AID)
and
NLRP12-AID
are
both
Mendelian
disorders
with
autosomal
dominant
inheritance.
Both
diseases
rare,
primarily
reported
in
the
pediatric
population,
thought
to
be
phenotypically
indistinguishable.
We
provide
largest
cohort
of
adult-onset
patients
compared
these
gene
variant
frequency
population
controls.
Methods
A
adult
AIDs
were
retrospectively
studied.
All
underwent
molecular
testing
for
fever
panels
after
extensive
negative
workups
systemic
autoimmune
other
related
diseases.
Patients
divided
into
Group
1-
NLRP3-AID
NLRP3
variants
(N=15),
2-
NLRP12
(N=14)
3-
(N=9)
variants.
Exome
sequence
data
two
large
control
populations
including
ARIC
study
used
compare
distribution
frequency.
Results
38
Caucasian
women
accounting
82%.
Median
age
at
diagnosis
was
41
±
23
years
duration
14
13
years.
identified
statistically
significant
differences
between
groups,
notably
that
gastrointestinal
symptoms
as
well
evaluations
same
significantly
more
frequent
variants,
headaches/dizziness
less
common
among
patients.
Livedo
reticularis
noted
four
patients,
exclusively
carriers.
Over
50%
Groups
1
2
carry
low-frequency
disease-associated
while
remaining
rare
unprecedently
digenic
i.e.,
coexistence
NLRP12,
which
either
low
frequency/rare.
Allele
frequencies
all
our
absent
lower
populations,
further
strengthening
evidence
susceptibility
SAID
phenotypes.
Conclusion
Our
comparative
shows
share
similar
clinical
phenotypes,
yet
there
them
regard
neurological
symptoms.
spectrum
high
genetic
variations
genes
can
contribute
individually
combination.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 106861 - 106861
Published: March 1, 2025
Valosin-containing
protein
(VCP/p97)
is
a
ubiquitously
expressed
AAA+
ATPase
associated
with
numerous
protein-protein
interactions
and
critical
cellular
functions
including
degradation
clearance,
mitochondrial
homeostasis,
DNA
repair
replication,
cell
cycle
regulation,
endoplasmic
reticulum-associated
degradation,
lysosomal
autophagy
apoptosis.
Autosomal-dominant
missense
mutations
in
the
VCP
gene
may
result
VCP-associated
multisystem
proteinopathy
(VCP-MSP),
rare
degenerative
disorder
linked
to
heterogeneous
phenotypes
inclusion
body
myopathy
(IBM)
Paget's
disease
of
bone
(PDB)
frontotemporal
dementia
(FTD)
or
IBMPFD,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS),
Alzheimer's
(AD),
parkinsonism,
Charcot-Marie
Tooth
(CMT),
spastic
paraplegia.
The
complexity
VCP-MSP
makes
collaboration
among
stakeholders
essential
necessitates
multi-disciplinary
approach.
2024
International
Conference
was
hosted
at
Caltech
between
February
22
25.
Co-organized
by
Cure
Disease
Dr.
Tsui-Fen
Chou,
meeting
aimed
center
patient
as
research
partner,
harmonize
diverse
stakeholder
engagement,
bridge
gap
basic
clinical
neuroscience
it
relates
VCP-MSP.
Over
100
experts
attended,
ranging
from
scientists
clinicians
advocates.
Attendees
discussed
genetics
presentation,
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
disease,
therapeutic
approaches,
strategies
for
future
research.
conference
included
three
roundtable
discussions,
29
scientific
presentations,
32
posters,
nine
caregiver
closing
discussion
forum.
following
proceedings
summarize
these
sessions,
highlighting
both
identified
gaps
knowledge
significant
strides
made
towards
understanding
treating
diseases.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 401 - 401
Published: March 30, 2025
Genetically
transitional
disease
(GTD)
is
emerging
as
a
new
concept
in
genomic
medicine
to
straddle
between
the
traditional
binary
classification
of
monogenic
and
polygenic
disease.
Genetic
testing
result
reports
molecular
laboratories
have
been
predicated
on
model,
which
focuses
pathogenic
likely
variants.
While
variants
uncertain
significance
(VUS)
are
reported
by
laboratories,
there
challenges
with
regard
their
clinical
application
so
that
these
often
dismissed
ordering
physicians.
Unlike
Mendelian
disorders,
where
genetic
high
penetrance
highly
probabilistic,
GTD
employed
highlight
impact
low-to-moderate
effect
gene
whose
influence
modified
background.
The
may
explain
health
conditions
associated
necessary
but
not
sufficient
for
pathogenesis,
lying
mid
gray
zone
diseases.
Although
VUSs
reach
level
pathogenicity
based
American
College
Medical
Genetics
Genomics
guidelines,
they
could
be
provisionally
classified
GTD-associated
annotate
interpret
relationship
VUS
human
appropriate
implementation
patient
care
research
focusing
attention
individual
variability
responses
various
Current Opinion in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
94, P. 102554 - 102554
Published: April 6, 2025
Autoimmune
diseases
arise
when
self-antigen-specific
T
and
B
cells
escape
central
peripheral
mechanisms
of
tolerance.
One
such
mechanism
is
control
autoreactivity
by
regulatory
(Tregs),
which
have
an
essential
role
in
suppressing
autoimmunity.
Consequently,
there
significant
interest
developing
ways
to
boost
or
restore
the
function
Tregs
order
prevent
treat
autoimmunity,
induce
tolerance,
thus
reduce
reliance
on
broadly
immunosuppressive
agents.
Strategies
include
enhancing
numbers
and/or
directly
vivo
via
adoptive
cell
therapy.
Here,
we
review
recent
advances
our
understanding
how
pharmacologic
approaches
can
be
applied
enhance
Treg
through
repurposing
established
drug
therapies
application
new
therapies.
Specifically,
discuss
potential
Treg-promoting
drugs,
including
interleukin-2
its
derivatives,
tumor
necrosis
factor
receptor
2
agonists,
as
well
Treg-preserving
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitors.
We
co-stimulatory
blockade
with
CTLA-4
immunoglobulin
affects
tolerogenic
environments
consider
whether
lymphodepleting
therapies,
antithymocyte
globulin
teplizumab,
might
needed
condition
environment
for
better
effects.
focus
drugs
type
1
diabetes
draw
evidence
from
transplantation.
With
multiple
pharmacotherapeutic
strategies
optimize
vivo,
promise
effectively
durably
autoimmune
disease
remission.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Objective
Yao
syndrome
(YAOS)
is
formerly
called
nucleotide-binding
oligomerization
domain
containing
2
(
NOD2)
-associated
autoinflammatory
disease.We
report
a
large
cohort
of
YAOS.
Methods
We
conducted
retrospective
analysis
adult
patients
with
systemic
diseases
(SAIDs).
All
underwent
testing
for
periodic
fever
gene
panel.
Results
A
total
194
carried
NOD2
variants,
152
were
diagnosed
YAOS,
and
42
had
mixed
combined
variants
in
other
SAID-associated
genes.
Demographic,
clinical
molecular
data
summaried.
In
sub-group
the
patients,
individual
often
identified
to
carry
two
or
more
that
usually
included
IVS8
+
158/R702W,
158/L1007fs,
158/V955I,
158/other,
NOD2/
SAID
Ninety-nine
single
variants.
Taken
together,
these
contribute
disease
combination
individually.
Conclusion
This
largest
has
provided
comprehensive
genotyping
Variants
can
give
rise
spectrum
from
inflammatory
bowel
disease.This
further
raises
awareness
underdiagnosed
medical
community.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Objectives
Yao
syndrome
(YAOS,
OMIM#
617321)
is
a
kind
of
systemic
autoinflammatory
diseases
(SAIDs)
linked
to
the
nucleotide-binding
oligomerization
domain
containing
2
(
NOD2
).
Clinical
reports
YAOS
in
China
are
sparse.
Herein,
we
reported
largest
cohort
Chinese
patients
expand
understanding
its
phenotype,
genotype,
and
therapeutic
responses.
Methods
This
study
enrolled
15
adult
diagnosed
with
at
Peking
Union
Medical
College
Hospital
from
April
2015
May
2024.
Whole-exome
sequencing
was
performed
on
all
patients.
data,
genetic
variations,
treatment
responses
were
documented
compared
Caucasian
cohort.
Results
The
mean
age
disease
onset
35
±
17
years
old.
most
common
clinical
manifestations
included
recurrent
high-grade
fever
(100%),
gastrointestinal
symptoms
(73.3%),
arthralgia/arthritis,
fatigue,
myalgia,
lower
extremity
swelling
(46.7%).
All
exhibited
elevated
acute-phase
reactants
during
episodes.
12
heterozygous
variants
identified,
Q902K
4
patients,
R471C
3,
c.-14C>T,
A110T,
S127L,
R311W,
A432V,
Y514H,
R541P,
A661P,
K818Q,
A886V
each
found
individual
90%
responded
well
glucocorticoids,
55.6%
sulfasalazine.
66.7%
who
received
TNF
inhibitors
achieved
complete
resolution
symptoms.
Additionally,
one
patient
favorably
canakinumab
tocilizumab.
Compared
cohort,
our
more
balanced
gender
ratio
higher
proportion
fever,
proteinuria/hematuria
as
frequent
leukocytosis,
acute
phase
reactants,
anemia.
Lower
proportions
skin
rashes,
headaches,
sicca-like
noted
Moreover,
showed
good
response
inhibitors.
Conclusion
had
pronounced
inflammatory
Variants
A886V,
R471C,
A432V
identified
novel
YAOS.
TNF,
IL-6,
IL-1
promising
options.
These
findings
spectrum,
profile,
efficacy
YAOS,
underscoring
need
for
heightened
awareness
this
diverse
populations.