Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation

Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is the main reason for poor outcomes after lung transplantation (LTx). We and others have recently identified B cells as major contributors to BOS after LTx. The extent of B cell heterogeneity and the relative contributions of B cell subpopulations to BOS, how...

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Main Authors: Natalia F. Smirnova, Kent Riemondy, Marta Bueno, Susan Collins, Pavan Suresh, Xingan Wang, Kapil N. Patel, Carlyne Cool, Melanie Königshoff, Nirmal S. Sharma, Oliver Eickelberg
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Published: American Society for Clinical investigation 2022-09-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.156648
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author Natalia F. Smirnova
Kent Riemondy
Marta Bueno
Susan Collins
Pavan Suresh
Xingan Wang
Kapil N. Patel
Carlyne Cool
Melanie Königshoff
Nirmal S. Sharma
Oliver Eickelberg
author_facet Natalia F. Smirnova
Kent Riemondy
Marta Bueno
Susan Collins
Pavan Suresh
Xingan Wang
Kapil N. Patel
Carlyne Cool
Melanie Königshoff
Nirmal S. Sharma
Oliver Eickelberg
author_sort Natalia F. Smirnova
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description Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is the main reason for poor outcomes after lung transplantation (LTx). We and others have recently identified B cells as major contributors to BOS after LTx. The extent of B cell heterogeneity and the relative contributions of B cell subpopulations to BOS, however, remain unclear. Here, we provide a comprehensive analysis of cell population changes and their gene expression patterns during chronic rejection after orthotopic LTx in mice. Of 11 major cell types, Mzb1-expressing plasma cells (PCs) were the most prominently increased population in BOS lungs. These findings were validated in 2 different cohorts of human BOS after LTx. A Bhlhe41, Cxcr3, and Itgb1 triple-positive B cell subset, also expressing classical markers of the innate-like B-1 B cell population, served as the progenitor pool for Mzb1+ PCs. This subset accounted for the increase in IgG2c production within BOS lung grafts. A genetic lack of Igs decreased BOS severity after LTx. In summary, we provide a detailed analysis of cell population changes during BOS. IgG+ PCs and their progenitors — an innate B cell subpopulation — are the major source of local Ab production and a significant contributor to BOS after LTx.
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spelling doaj.art-96c9037e12a14bf89a9c5ed4e05661c02023-11-07T16:24:35ZengAmerican Society for Clinical investigationJCI Insight2379-37082022-09-01718Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantationNatalia F. SmirnovaKent RiemondyMarta BuenoSusan CollinsPavan SureshXingan WangKapil N. PatelCarlyne CoolMelanie KönigshoffNirmal S. SharmaOliver EickelbergBronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is the main reason for poor outcomes after lung transplantation (LTx). We and others have recently identified B cells as major contributors to BOS after LTx. The extent of B cell heterogeneity and the relative contributions of B cell subpopulations to BOS, however, remain unclear. Here, we provide a comprehensive analysis of cell population changes and their gene expression patterns during chronic rejection after orthotopic LTx in mice. Of 11 major cell types, Mzb1-expressing plasma cells (PCs) were the most prominently increased population in BOS lungs. These findings were validated in 2 different cohorts of human BOS after LTx. A Bhlhe41, Cxcr3, and Itgb1 triple-positive B cell subset, also expressing classical markers of the innate-like B-1 B cell population, served as the progenitor pool for Mzb1+ PCs. This subset accounted for the increase in IgG2c production within BOS lung grafts. A genetic lack of Igs decreased BOS severity after LTx. In summary, we provide a detailed analysis of cell population changes during BOS. IgG+ PCs and their progenitors — an innate B cell subpopulation — are the major source of local Ab production and a significant contributor to BOS after LTx.https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.156648PulmonologyTransplantation
spellingShingle Natalia F. Smirnova
Kent Riemondy
Marta Bueno
Susan Collins
Pavan Suresh
Xingan Wang
Kapil N. Patel
Carlyne Cool
Melanie Königshoff
Nirmal S. Sharma
Oliver Eickelberg
Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation
JCI Insight
Pulmonology
Transplantation
title Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation
title_full Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation
title_fullStr Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation
title_full_unstemmed Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation
title_short Single-cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local, innate B cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation
title_sort single cell transcriptome mapping identifies a local innate b cell population driving chronic rejection after lung transplantation
topic Pulmonology
Transplantation
url https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.156648
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