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
Journal
The Journal of clinical investigation
Volume
135
Issue
11
Date Published
06/2025
ISSN
1558-8238
DOI
10.1172/JCI189442
PubMed ID
40454471
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