RNA-sensing pathways play a pivotal role in host defense against pathogenic infections to maintain cellular homeostasis. However, in the absence of infection, certain endogenous RNAs can serve as the activators of RNA-sensing pathways as well. The inappropriate activation of RNA-sensing pathways by self-ligands leads to systemic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. In this review, we summarize current findings on the sterile activation of RNA sensors, as well as its implications in autoimmunity, inflammatory diseases, and therapeutics.
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