Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis

Abstract Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system and compromises the health and well-being of millions of people worldwide. B cells have been linked to MS and its progression. This review aimed to determine the role of B cells in...

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Main Author: Borros M. Arneth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12974-019-1517-1
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description Abstract Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system and compromises the health and well-being of millions of people worldwide. B cells have been linked to MS and its progression. This review aimed to determine the role of B cells in MS development. Methods Articles used in this review were obtained from PubMed, LILACS, and EBSCO. The search terms and phrases included “multiple sclerosis,” “MS,” “B-Cells,” “pathogenesis,” and “development.” Original research studies and articles on MS and B cells published between 2007 and 2018 were included. Results Results from the selected articles showed a significant connection between B cell groups and MS. B cells act as a significant source of plasma cells, which generate antibodies while also regulating autoimmune processes and T cell production. In addition, B cells regulate the release of molecules that affect the proinflammatory actions of other immune cells. Discussion B cells play key roles in immune system functioning and MS. The findings of this review illustrate the complex nature of B cell actions, their effects on the autoimmune system, and the method by which they contribute to MS pathogenesis. Conclusion Previous research implicates biological, genetic, and environmental factors in MS pathogenesis. This review suggests that B cells contribute to MS development and advancement by influencing and regulating autoimmune processes such as T cell production and APC activity.
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spelling doaj.art-bb33940a3b2b466fbca455061e41aac02022-12-21T17:15:04ZengBMCJournal of Neuroinflammation1742-20942019-06-011611910.1186/s12974-019-1517-1Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosisBorros M. Arneth0Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiochemistry, Molecular Diagnostics, University Hospital of the Universities of Giessen and Marburg UKGM, Justus Liebig University GiessenAbstract Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system and compromises the health and well-being of millions of people worldwide. B cells have been linked to MS and its progression. This review aimed to determine the role of B cells in MS development. Methods Articles used in this review were obtained from PubMed, LILACS, and EBSCO. The search terms and phrases included “multiple sclerosis,” “MS,” “B-Cells,” “pathogenesis,” and “development.” Original research studies and articles on MS and B cells published between 2007 and 2018 were included. Results Results from the selected articles showed a significant connection between B cell groups and MS. B cells act as a significant source of plasma cells, which generate antibodies while also regulating autoimmune processes and T cell production. In addition, B cells regulate the release of molecules that affect the proinflammatory actions of other immune cells. Discussion B cells play key roles in immune system functioning and MS. The findings of this review illustrate the complex nature of B cell actions, their effects on the autoimmune system, and the method by which they contribute to MS pathogenesis. Conclusion Previous research implicates biological, genetic, and environmental factors in MS pathogenesis. This review suggests that B cells contribute to MS development and advancement by influencing and regulating autoimmune processes such as T cell production and APC activity.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12974-019-1517-1Multiple sclerosisExperimental autoimmune encephalitisB cellsB lymphocytesPlasma cellsAntibodies
spellingShingle Borros M. Arneth
Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
Journal of Neuroinflammation
Multiple sclerosis
Experimental autoimmune encephalitis
B cells
B lymphocytes
Plasma cells
Antibodies
title Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
title_full Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
title_fullStr Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
title_full_unstemmed Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
title_short Impact of B cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
title_sort impact of b cells to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
topic Multiple sclerosis
Experimental autoimmune encephalitis
B cells
B lymphocytes
Plasma cells
Antibodies
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12974-019-1517-1
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