Neutralizing autoantibodies against IFN‐α2 and IFN‐ω in a boy with a heterozygous variant in the FOXN1 gene

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Heterozygous FOXN1 variants impair thymic development, leading to the emergence of neutralizing autoantibodies against type I interferons, which predisposes individuals to severe viral infections. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Arturo Gutiérrez‐Guerrero; Daniela García‐Vargas; Paulina Cortés‐Acevedo; Marco Antonio Yamazaki‐Nakashimada; Selma Cecilia Scheffler‐Mendoza; Laura Berrón‐Ruiz; Lizbeth Blancas‐Galicia; Gabriela Barcenas‐Morales; Sara Elva Espinosa‐Padilla

doi:10.1111/pai.70314

March 1, 2026Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Neutralizing autoantibodies against IFN‐α2 and IFN‐ω in a boy with a heterozygous variant in the FOXN1 gene

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Key Points

The research aims to investigate the impact of heterozygous FOXN1 variants on thymic development and autoantibody production.
Assessment of thymic development in the affected individual.
Identification of neutralizing autoantibodies against IFN-α2 and IFN-ω.
Evaluation of the clinical implications of these autoantibodies in relation to viral infections.
Impairment of thymic development linked to the FOXN1 variant.
Selective emergence of neutralizing autoantibodies against type I IFNs.
Increased susceptibility to severe viral infections due to the presence of these autoantibodies.

Implication

Observations reveal impaired thymic development and autoantibodies in a child with FOXN1 variant, suggesting new therapies.

Abstract

These findings suggest that heterozygous FOXN1 variants can impair thymic development in a manner that promotes the selective emergence of neutralizing auto-Abs against type I IFNs, thereby predisposing affected individuals to severe viral infections. Monitoring these auto-Abs may support personalized therapeutic strategies for affected patients.

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Gutiérrez‐Guerrero et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Neutralizing autoantibodies against IFN‐α2 and IFN‐ω in a boy with a heterozygous variant in the FOXN1 gene

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Neutralizing autoantibodies against IFN‐α2 and IFN‐ω in a boy with a heterozygous variant in the FOXN1 gene

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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