B lymphocytes in anti-mycobacterial immune responses: Pathogenesis or protection? - 31/01/19
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Abstract |
The role of B cells and antibodies in tuberculosis (TB) immunity, protection and pathogenesis remain contradictory. The presence of organized B cell follicles close to active TB lesions in the lung tissue raises the question about the role of these cells in local host-pathogen interactions. In this short review, we summarize the state of our knowledge concerning phenotypes of B cells populating tuberculous lungs, their secretory activity, interactions with other immune cells and possible involvement in protective vs. pathogenic TB immunity.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Mycobacterium tuberculosis, B lymphocytes, B cell follicles, Lung, Antibodies, Cytokines
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Vol 114
P. 1-8 - janvier 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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