The healing myocardium mobilizes a distinct B-cell subset through a CXCL13-CXCR5-dependent mechanism
Ontology highlight
ABSTRACT: Recent studies have revealed that B-cells can influence post-myocardial infarction (MI) inflammation and repair, but the mechanisms controlling their mobilization and in situ activity remain poorly understood. Herein, we sought to dissect the mechanisms underlying B-cell cardiotropism and assess the B-cell antigen specificity profile in an experimental model of MI. Our study reveals that B-cells that are not antigen-specifically expanded readily infiltrate the infarcted myocardium via the CXCL13-CXCR5 axis. The restricted distribution of CXCR5 among hB cells could offer a suitable opportunity to selectively target this leukocyte subset therapeutically while minimally interfering with other local or systemic immunological processes.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE150140 | GEO | 2021/05/29
REPOSITORIES: GEO
ACCESS DATA