1. B cell metabolism in autoimmune diseases: signaling pathways and interventions
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Jingyue Li, Mingjiu Zhao, Wenjun Luo, Jiaqi Huang, Bin Zhao, and Zhiguang Zhou
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autoimmune diseases ,autoimmunity ,B cell ,B cell metabolism ,B cell differentiation and function ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
Autoimmune diseases are heterogeneous disorders believed to stem from the immune system’s inability to distinguish between auto- and foreign- antigens. B lymphocytes serve a crucial role in humoral immunity as they generate antibodies and present antigens. Dysregulation of B cell function induce the onset of autoimmune disorders by generating autoantibodies and pro-inflammatory cytokines, resulting in an imbalance in immune regulation. New research in immunometabolism shows that cellular metabolism plays an essential role in controlling B lymphocytes immune reactions by providing the energy and substrates for B lymphocytes activation, differentiation, and function. However, dysregulated immunometabolism lead to autoimmune diseases by disrupting self-tolerance mechanisms. This review summarizes the latest research on metabolic reprogramming of B lymphocytes in autoimmune diseases, identifying crucial pathways and regulatory factors. Moreover, we consider the potential of metabolic interventions as a promising therapeutic strategy. Understanding the metabolic mechanisms of B cells brings us closer to developing novel therapies for autoimmune disorders.
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- 2023
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