Cytidine nucleotide triphosphate (CTP) is a key precursor involved in the metabolism of DNA, RNA and phospholipids. In this study, the authors examine the physiological consequences of CTP synthase (Ctps) 1 and 2 deletion in vivo and demonstrate that Ctps1 protects mice from fatal autoimmunity.
- Claire Soudais
- Romane Schaus
- Sylvain Latour