The human counterpart of mouse B-1 cells

Publication Date

2015

Journal Title

Ann N Y Acad Sci

Abstract

B-1 cells represent a subpopulation of B cells that has been extensively studied in mice and shown to spontaneously generate natural antibody that provides antimicrobial protection and helps dispose of cellular debris. Mouse B-1 cells originate from distinct progenitors and express additional immune properties that include phagocytosis, antigen presentation, immune suppression, and polarization of T cell differentiation. Confusion regarding the existence of human B-1 cells with mouse B-1-like properties has recently been addressed by identification of a new phenotypic profile. Human B-1 cells spontaneously secrete antibody and are distinct from other circulating B cell populations by multiple criteria. A number of laboratories have recently reported on changes to the human B-1 cell population in human disease.

Volume Number

1362

Issue Number

1

Pages

143-52

Document Type

Article

EPub Date

2015/05/20

Status

Faculty, Northwell Researcher

Facility

School of Medicine; Northwell Health

Primary Department

Molecular Medicine

Additional Departments

General Internal Medicine

PMID

25988790

DOI

10.1111/nyas.12790

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