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DNA damage and innate immunity: links and trade-offs.

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  • 1. Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, GR70013, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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    • Chatzinikolaou G 1
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  • 2. Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, GR70013, Heraklion, Crete, Greece; Department of Biology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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    • Karakasilioti I 2
    • Garinis GA 2
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Trends in Immunology, 08 Jul 2014, 35(9):429-435
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.it.2014.06.003 PMID: 25023467 

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To counteract DNA damage, cells employ genome maintenance pathways that are directed inward, relentlessly to scan and repair the genome. Adaptive and innate immune mechanisms are often directed outward, protecting self against pathogens. Recent work has revealed direct links between innate immune signaling and the DNA damage response (DDR). Here we review current understanding of the mechanism by which cells sense damaged and foreign DNA. We examine the functional role of DNA damage signaling in immune activation and discuss the relevance of these processes to DNA damage-driven chronic inflammation in disease and in aging.

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