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Malaria exposure drives both cognate and bystander human B cells to adopt an atypical phenotype.
European journal of immunology - 1 Aug 2020
Aye Racheal, Sutton Henry J, Nduati Eunice W, Kai Oscar, Mwacharo Jedida, Musyoki Jennifer, Otieno Edward, Wambua Juliana, Bejon Philip, Cockburn Ian A, Ndungu Francis M
Abstract excerpt
Atypical memory B cells (aMBCs) are found in elevated numbers in individuals exposed to malaria. A key question is whether malaria induces aMBCs as a result of exposure to Ag, or non-Ag-specific mechanisms. We identified Plasmodium and bystander tetanus toxoid (TT) specific B cells in individuals from areas of previous and persistent exposure to malaria using tetramers. Malaria-specific B cells were more likely...
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