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T滤泡辅助性细胞及其在自身免疫性疾病中的作用。

T-Follicular Helper Cells and Their Role in Autoimmune Diseases.

作者信息

Christodoulou Michalis, Moysidou Eleni, Lioulios Georgios, Stai Stamatia, Lazarou Christina, Xochelli Aliki, Fylaktou Asimina, Stangou Maria

机构信息

School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Nephrology, Hippokration Hospital, Konstantinoupoleos 49, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.

Department of Immunology, National Histocompatibility Center, Hippokration General Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.

出版信息

Life (Basel). 2025 Apr 17;15(4):666. doi: 10.3390/life15040666.

Abstract

T-follicular helper (Tfh) cells, a specialized subset of CD4 cells, are the immune mediators connecting cellular and humoral immunity, as they lead B-cell proliferation within germinal centers, and orchestrate their response, including activation, class switching, and production of a diverse array of high-affinity antibodies. Their interactions with B cells is regulated by a wide complex of transcriptional and cytokine-driven pathways. A major contribution of Tfh cells to autoimmune diseases is through their production of cytokines, particularly IL-21, which supports the proliferation and differentiation of autoreactive B cells. Elevated levels of circulating Tfh-like cells and IL-21 have been observed in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) correlating strongly with disease severity and autoantibody levels. The feedback loop between Tfh cells and IL-21 or other signal pathways, such as Bcl-6, ICOS, and PD-1, not only sustains Tfh cell function but also drives the continuous expansion of autoreactive B cells, leading to chronic inflammation through the production of high-affinity pathogenic autoantibodies. By understanding these interactions, Tfh pathways may serve as potential therapeutic targets, with IL-21, ICOS, and PD1 blockades emerging as promising innovative therapeutic strategies to manage autoimmune diseases. Although a variety of studies have been conducted investigating the role of Tfh cells in SLE and RA, this review aims to reveal the gap in the literature regarding the role of such subpopulations in the pathogenesis of other autoimmune diseases, such as Anca-associated vasculitis (AAV), and express the need to conduct similar studies. Tfh cell-related biomarkers can be used to assess disease activity and transform autoimmune disease treatment, leading to more personalized and effective care for patients with chronic autoimmune conditions.

摘要

滤泡辅助性T(Tfh)细胞是CD4细胞的一个特殊亚群,是连接细胞免疫和体液免疫的免疫介质,因为它们在生发中心引导B细胞增殖,并协调其反应,包括激活、类别转换以及产生多种高亲和力抗体。它们与B细胞的相互作用由广泛的转录和细胞因子驱动途径复合体调节。Tfh细胞对自身免疫性疾病的主要贡献是通过产生细胞因子,特别是白细胞介素-21(IL-21),它支持自身反应性B细胞的增殖和分化。在系统性红斑狼疮(SLE)和类风湿关节炎(RA)患者中观察到循环中Tfh样细胞和IL-21水平升高,这与疾病严重程度和自身抗体水平密切相关。Tfh细胞与IL-21或其他信号通路(如Bcl-6、诱导性共刺激分子(ICOS)和程序性死亡蛋白1(PD-1))之间的反馈回路不仅维持Tfh细胞功能,还驱动自身反应性B细胞的持续扩增,通过产生高亲和力致病性自身抗体导致慢性炎症。通过了解这些相互作用,Tfh途径可能成为潜在的治疗靶点,阻断IL-21、ICOS和PD-1已成为治疗自身免疫性疾病的有前景的创新治疗策略。尽管已经进行了各种研究来调查Tfh细胞在SLE和RA中的作用,但本综述旨在揭示文献中关于此类亚群在其他自身免疫性疾病(如抗中性粒细胞胞浆抗体相关性血管炎(AAV))发病机制中的作用的空白,并表明进行类似研究的必要性。Tfh细胞相关生物标志物可用于评估疾病活动度并改变自身免疫性疾病的治疗,从而为慢性自身免疫性疾病患者提供更个性化和有效的护理。

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