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  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neuroinflammatory disease affecting the central nervous system.
  • Gut microbiota alterations are observed in MS patients, influencing disease severity.
  • B cells play a role in MS pathology, but their precise function, especially plasma cells, is complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the interaction between immunoglobulin A (IgA), gut microbiota, and IgA+ B cells in MS.
  • To explore the regulatory role of IgA+ plasma cells in MS pathogenesis.
  • To highlight novel pathways in neuroinflammation regulation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on IgA, gut microbiota, and B cells in MS.
  • Analysis of studies on microbiota transplantation and B cell depletion therapies.
  • Examination of mechanisms involving IgA+ plasma cells and IL-10 production.

Main Results:

  • Gut microbiota composition is altered in MS patients.
  • IgA+ plasma cells producing IL-10, specific for gut microbiota, may have a regulatory role.
  • IgA coating of bacteria is modified in the gut of MS patients.

Conclusions:

  • IgA interactions with gut microbiota and IgA+ B cells represent a significant pathway in MS neuroinflammation.
  • Understanding these interactions may reveal new therapeutic targets for MS.
  • The role of plasma cells in MS warrants further investigation, particularly their immunomodulatory functions.