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Xinfeng Wu1, Xin Ma1, Bei Zhang1
1Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, China.
Abstract:
B cells are pivotal components of the immune system, responsible for antibody production and immune regulation. Aberrant B cell activation is central to the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), driven by dysregulations of multiply signaling pathways, including B cell receptor (BCR), Toll-like receptor (TLR7/9), B cell-activating factor receptor (BAFF-R), and B-T cell interactions, along with related cytokines and interferons. These aberrant signaling pathways play diverse and integrated roles in SLE progression, contributing to autoantibody generation and tissue damage. This review examines the mechanisms linking aberrant B cell activation to SLE development, highlights recent genetic, epigenetic, and clinical insights, and discusses their implications for therapeutic management. Collectively, it provides a useful resource for researchers and clinicians in immunology and autoimmunity, enhancing the comprehension of B cell dysregulation in SLE.
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