Therapeutic B cell depletion identifies immunoregulatory networks.
The Journal of clinical investigation
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Abstract | B cell depletion is a highly effective therapy in multiple sclerosis (MS), reducing inflammation and restoring immune balance. In this issue of the JCI, Wei et al. used single-cell RNA-Seq and flow cytometry, identifying the comprehensive effects of B cell depletion on the immune response, including an increase in antiinflammatory cerebrospinal fluid macrophages and elevated TNF-α expression by peripheral CD16+ monocytes. The authors also detected shifts in T cell populations that resulted in reduced myelin-reactive CD4+ T cells and the expansion of TIGIT+ Tregs. The findings uncover immunoregulatory mechanisms and suggest therapeutic strategies for MS and other autoimmune disorders. |
Year of Publication | 2025
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Journal | The Journal of clinical investigation
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Volume | 135
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Issue | 11
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Date Published | 06/2025
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ISSN | 1558-8238
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DOI | 10.1172/JCI189442
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PubMed ID | 40454471
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