Unique and shared features of Golgi complex autoantigens.
Here we summarize recent advances in the characterization of autoimmune antigens associated with the Golgi complex. All Golgi autoantigens identified to date are high molecular weight proteins rich in coiled-coil domains and localized to the cytoplasmic face of the Golgi cisternae. The characteristic features of these Golgi autoantigens are interestingly similar to selected human autoantigens reported in other intracellular compartments such as endosome, centrosome, and centromere. The implication of this class of autoantigens in autoimmunity is discussed.
Nozawa
Kazuhisa
K
Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Health Science Center, 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32610-0424, USA.
Fritzler
Marvin J
MJ
Chan
Edward K L
EK
D000917:Antibody Formation / Q000276:immunology; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000276:immunology*; D001324:Autoantigens / Q000276:immunology*; D016923:Cell Death / Q000276:immunology; D006056:Golgi Apparatus / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans
D001323:Autoantibodies; D001324:Autoantigens