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Elaboration of the type I interferonopathies

Objectif

Type I interferons represent both key molecules in anti-viral defence and mediators of inflammatory disease, so that the induction, transmission and resolution of the interferon response are tightly regulated - balancing protection against infection versus the risk of immunopathology. Monogenic type I interferonopathies (T1IFNs), and related ‘complex’ phenotypes such as systemic lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis, represent examples of a disturbance of the homeostatic control of this system, where a constitutive upregulation of type I interferon activity is considered directly relevant to pathology.

Set against the absence of a routine assay in clinical medicine for the detection of upregulated type I interferon, the current application addresses major questions in the developing T1IFN field. Analogous to other screening strategies (e.g. using mouse ENU mutagenesis or yeast gene deletion series), we have established a pipeline for the systematic identification of human mutant states predisposing to upregulated type I interferon signalling. Such an approach will allow for the comprehensive definition of important themes in interferon biology, informing our understanding of anti-viral signalling and self-non-self discrimination. Furthermore, these studies will have direct translational benefit - since the identification of a phenotype as a T1IFN implies the possibility of therapy to reduce type I interferon levels and / or block interferon signalling.

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Régime de financement

ERC-ADG - Advanced Grant

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Appel à propositions

(s’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) ERC-2017-ADG

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Institution d’accueil

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 2 156 300,00
Adresse
OLD COLLEGE, SOUTH BRIDGE
EH8 9YL Edinburgh
Royaume-Uni
Région
Scotland Eastern Scotland Edinburgh
Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Coût total
€ 2 156 300,00

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