[HTML][HTML] Several follicular regulatory T cell subsets with distinct phenotype and function emerge during germinal center reactions

N Fazilleau, M Aloulou - Frontiers in Immunology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
N Fazilleau, M Aloulou
Frontiers in Immunology, 2018frontiersin.org
An efficient B cell immunity requires a dynamic equilibrium between positive and negative
signals. In germinal centers (GCs), T follicular helper cells are supposed to be the positive
regulator while T follicular regulatory (Tfr) cells were assigned to be the negative regulators.
Indeed, Tfr cells are considered as a homogenous cell population dedicated to dampen the
GC extent. Moreover, Tfr cells prevent autoimmunity since their dysregulation leads to
production of self-reactive antibodies (Ab). However, a growing corpus of evidence has …
An efficient B cell immunity requires a dynamic equilibrium between positive and negative signals. In germinal centers (GCs), T follicular helper cells are supposed to be the positive regulator while T follicular regulatory (Tfr) cells were assigned to be the negative regulators. Indeed, Tfr cells are considered as a homogenous cell population dedicated to dampen the GC extent. Moreover, Tfr cells prevent autoimmunity since their dysregulation leads to production of self-reactive antibodies (Ab). However, a growing corpus of evidence has revealed additional and unexpected functions for Tfr cells in the regulation of B cell responses. This review provides an overview of the Tfr cell contribution and presents Tfr cell proprieties in the context of vaccination.
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