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  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology
  • Tissue Microenvironments

Background:

  • B cells traditionally recognized for humoral and cellular immunity.
  • Emerging evidence highlights B cell roles at inflammatory sites and in tissue-resident memory formation.
  • The spatial context of B cells significantly impacts disease and therapeutic responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the function of B cells in peripheral tissues during homeostasis and disease.
  • To discuss regulatory cellular and molecular signals governing tissue B cell activity.
  • To propose a framework for B cell function in tissue inflammation and homeostasis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review integrating recent advances in B cell research.
  • Analysis of emerging multi-omic human studies.
  • Synthesis of data from experimental models.

Main Results:

  • B cells actively participate in peripheral tissues, influencing inflammation, infection, and cancer.
  • Tissue B cell localization and niche interactions are critical determinants of their function.
  • Novel cellular and molecular regulators of tissue B cell activity have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • B cells play multifaceted roles in peripheral tissues, extending beyond traditional immune functions.
  • Understanding tissue B cell niches and spatial organization is vital for developing targeted therapies.
  • A comprehensive framework is proposed to guide future research on B cells in tissue immunity and disease.