Mechanisms Regulating Plasma Cell Persistence in Health and Autoimmunity

Abstract

We have found that during T-dependent immune responses, nascent plasma cells express RANK ligand as one likely result of cognate interactions that occur in the absence of IL-21. We further show how this upregulation of RANKL may ultimately result in the persistence of long-lived plasma cells.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA553930

Entities

People

  • Michael P Cancro

Organizations

  • University of Pennsylvania

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Allergy And Immunology
  • Antibody-Producing Cells
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • B Lymphocytes
  • Blood
  • Bone Marrow
  • Bone Marrow Cells
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Culture Techniques
  • Lymphatic System
  • Lymphocytes
  • Macrophages
  • Myeloid Cells
  • Proteins

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Immunology
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Neurological Diseases/Conditions/Disorders