| Literature DB >> 24332482 |
Allison Sang1, Ying-Yi Zheng1, Laurence Morel2.
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies. This review summarizes first the results obtained in the mouse that have revealed how B cell tolerance is breached in SLE. We then review the B cell subsets, in addition to the autoAb producing cells, which contribute to SLE pathogenesis, focusing on marginal zone B cells, B-1 cells and regulatory B cells. Finally, we review the interactions between B cells and other immune cells that have been implicated in SLE, such as dendritic cells, macrophages, neutrophils and T cells.Entities:
Keywords: Autoimmunity; B cells; Lupus
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24332482 PMCID: PMC4053496 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2013.11.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Immunol ISSN: 0161-5890 Impact factor: 4.407