B Cell-Derived IL-10 Does Not Regulate Spontaneous Systemic Autoimmunity in MRL.Faslpr Mice

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B cells contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic autoimmune disorders, like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), via multiple effector functions. However, B cells are also implicated in regulating SLE and other autoimmune syndromes via release of IL-10. B cells secreting IL-10 were termed "Bregs" and were proposed as a separate subset of cells, a concept that remains controversial. The balance between pro- and...

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