TNIP1 and Autoimmunity: TNIP1 is found in the cytoplasm as well where it is able to interact with HIV-encoded proteins nef [11] and matrix [12], modulate signaling downstream of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) via interactions with ERK2 [46], and interact with the ubiquitin-editing protein TNFAIP3 (alias A20 with roles in inflammation and autoimmunity that have been reviewed elsewhere [47]).