Sex differences in the percentage of IRF5 positive B cells are associated with higher production of TNF-α in women in response to TLR9 in humans
Highlights Women showed higher percentage of IRF5 positive B cells compared to men. After stimulation with a TLR7 or TLR9 agonist, women showed higher percentages of IRF5 positive B cells compared with those of men. B cells of women produced higher levels of TNF-α in response to TLR9 stimulation. IR...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Biology of Sex Differences |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-023-00495-x |