B Cell Immunity in Lung Transplant Rejection - Effector Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications

B Cell Immunity in Lung Transplant Rejection - Effector Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications

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Allograft rejection remains the major hurdle in lung transplantation despite modern immunosuppressive treatment.As part of the alloreactive process, B cells Pentair Bermuda Skimmer Parts are increasingly recognized as modulators of alloimmunity and initiators of a donor-specific humoral response.In chronically rejected lung allografts, B cells contribute to the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures and promote local alloimmune responses.However, B cells are functionally heterogeneous and some B cell subsets may promote alloimmune Mattel Barbie tolerance.

In this review, we describe the current understanding of B-cell-dependent mechanisms in pulmonary allograft rejection and highlight promising future strategies that employ B cell-targeted therapies.