Author:
Rangel Sara Coelho,da Silva Michelly Damasceno,da Silva Amanda Lopes,dos Santos Juliana de Melo Batista,Neves Lucas Melo,Pedrosa Ana,Rodrigues Fernanda Monteiro,Trettel Caio dos Santos,Furtado Guilherme Eustáquio,de Barros Marcelo Paes,Bachi André Luis Lacerda,Romano Camila Malta,Nali Luiz Henrique Da Silva
Abstract
Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs) are derived from ancient exogenous retroviral infections that have infected our ancestors’ germline cells, underwent endogenization process, and were passed throughout the generations by retrotransposition and hereditary transmission. HERVs comprise 8% of the human genome and are critical for several physiological activities. Yet, HERVs reactivation is involved in pathological process as cancer and autoimmune diseases. In this review, we summarize the multiple aspects of HERVs’ role within the human genome, as well as virological and molecular aspects, and their fusogenic property. We also discuss possibilities of how the HERVs are possibly transactivated and participate in modulating the inflammatory response in health conditions. An update on their role in several autoimmune, inflammatory, and aging-related diseases is also presented.
Funder
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Subject
Immunology,Immunology and Allergy
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