title: NF-kappa B as a therapeutic target in autoimmune disease.
abstract: NF-kappaB transmits signals from the cell surface to the nucleus. Signaling through cell surface receptors to activate NF-kappaB and mitogen-activated protein kinases through adaptor molecules is of critical importance to survival and activation of all cells in the body, including those regulating innate and adaptive immunity. As such, NF-kappaB is a key signaling component in autoimmunity and an attractive target for autoimmune disease therapy. However, given its global importance, targeting NF-kappaB tends to be immunosuppressive. In this review, the authors discuss the roles played by NF-kappaB in autoimmunity, drugs which target it, and complexities which need to be addressed to improve the use of NF-kappaB as a target. Finally, the authors highlight some novel approaches that are likely to be important in the next generation of NF-kappaB therapies.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Immunology and Cancer Research, University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, 4102, Australia.
authors.forename: Brendan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: O'Sullivan
authors.forename: Angus
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Ranjeny
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016328:NF-kappa B / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors* / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D016328:NF-kappa B