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The function of BAFF on T helper cells in autoimmunity

  • Maogen Chen
  • , Xiaohong Lin
  • , Ya Liu
  • , Qiang Li
  • , Yiling Deng
  • , Zhongmin Liu
  • , David Brand
  • , Zhiyong Guo
  • , Xiaoshun He
  • , Bernhard Ryffel
  • , Song Guo Zheng

Research output: Contribution to journalShort surveypeer-review

Abstract

B cell-activating factor belonging to the TNF family (BAFF) exerts its pathogenic role in supporting the survival and proliferation of B cells, regulating class switch recombination as well as the selection of autoreactive B cells. Overexpression of BAFF induces a dramatic expansion of activated B cells, particularly marginal zone B cells, as well as hypergammaglobulinemia, autoantibody production and immune complex deposition. However, in addition to its effect on B cells, recent work has also demonstrated that BAFF can promote T cell activation, proliferation and differentiation. In this review, we have discussed the recent progress on the function and role of BAFF on T cells and T cell-mediated diseases.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)301-305
Number of pages5
JournalCytokine and Growth Factor Reviews
Volume25
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2014

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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