Effect of administration of apoptotic blebs on disease development in lupus mice.

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterised by the formation of autoantibodies against nuclear components. Disturbed apoptosis and reduced clearance of apoptotic material have been assigned a role in the pathogenesis of SLE. During apoptosis, apoptotic blebs are formed, in which SLE autoantigens are clustered.