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Active chronic sarcoidosis is characterized by increased transitional blood B cells, increased IL-10-producing regulatory B cells and high BAFF levels.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Saussine Anne, Tazi Abdellatif, Feuillet Séverine, Rybojad Michel, Juillard Caroline, Bergeron Anne, Dessirier Valérie, Bouhidel Fatiha, Janin Anne, Bensussan Armand, Bagot Martine, Bouaziz Jean-David
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BACKGROUND: Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic disease of unknown etiology characterized by a disproportionate Th1 granulomatous immune response in the organs involved. Plasmatic hypergammaglobulinemia and B cell accumulation in granulomatous lesions suggest the possible role of humoral immune respon...
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