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IFN-alpha amplifies human naive B cell TLR-9-mediated activation and Ig production.
Journal of leukocyte biology - 1 Aug 2009
Giordani L, Sanchez M, Libri I, Quaranta M G, Mattioli B, Viora M
Abstract excerpt
TLRs are a family of molecules that function as sensors for the detection of pathogens. TLR-9, expressed on B cells and pDCs, recognizes CpG motifs of unmethylated bacterial DNA and plays a role in the development of autoimmunity. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of IFN-alpha in combination with CpG ODN on the activation of CD27(-) naïve B cells and on Ig production. We provide evidence...
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