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B cells and autoantibodies: Complex roles in CNS injury

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Ankeny, Daniel P., Popovich, Phillip G.·2010·Trends in Immunology

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Emerging data indicate that traumatic injury to the brain or spinal cord activates B lymphocytes, culminating in the production of antibodies specific for antigens found within and outside the central nervous system (CNS). Here, we summarize what is known about the effects of CNS injury on B cells. We outline the potential mechanisms for CNS trauma-induced B cell activation and discuss the potential consequences of these injury-induced B cell responses. On the basis of recent data, we hypothesize that a subset of autoimmune B cell responses initiated by CNS injury are pathogenic and that targeted inhibition of B cells could improve recovery in cases of brain and spinal cord injury.

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Authors
Ankeny, D. P., & Popovich, P. G.
Affiliations
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Popovich, Phillip G.
Venue
Trends in Immunology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2010-09
Volume
31
Issue
9
Pages
332-338
ISSN
1471-4906 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2148945613
Cited by
116
References
63
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Trends in Immunology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (R01NS047175)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › T-cell and B-cell Immunology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Spinal Cord Injury Research
Keywords
B cells, autoantibodies, central nervous system injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, B cell activation, autoimmunity, B cell inhibition, injury recovery
MeSH terms
Animals, Autoantibodies, B-Lymphocytes, Central Nervous System, Humans, Lymphocyte Activation, Autoimmunity

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