Cross-species chromatin accessibility pinpoints HIVEP3 as a driver of thymic epithelial maturation and self-antigen expression, preventing chronic inflammation
Sümeyye Yayilkan, Marie Massoda, Séverine Ménoret, Axel You, Lucas Brusselle, Claire Usal, Laurent Tesson, Mathieu Rouel, Flore Couzy, Francine Padonou, Cloé Zamit, Jérémy C. Santamaria, Pierre Maminirina, Olivier Baron, Jérôme Jullien, , Matthieu Giraud
This study identifies HIVEP3 as a critical regulator of thymic epithelial maturation and self-antigen expression, with its deficiency causing chronic inflammation.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2026 · PreprintImmunology