Temporal dynamics and genomic programming of plasma cell fates
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ABSTRACT: Bone marrow plasma cells (BMPCs) of varying lifespans are generated through a germinal center response (GC). The developmental dynamics and genomic programs of antigen-specific plasma cell (PC) precursors remain to be elucidated. Using a model antigen, we demonstrate biphasic generation of BMPC precursors, with those generating long-lived PCs preferentially produced in late phase of GC response. Clonal tracing using scRNA-seq+BCR-seq in spleen and bone marrow compartments, coupled with adoptive transfer experiments, reveal a novel PC transition state that gives rise to functionally competent PC precursors, the latter undergo clonal expansion, dependent on inducible expression of TIGIT. We propose a model for the proliferation and programming of precursors of long-lived BMPCs, based on extended antigen encounters.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE240813 | GEO | 2024/02/01
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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