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Morawska I, Kurkowska S, Bębnowska D, Hrynkiewicz R, Becht R, Michalski A, Piwowarska-Bilska H, Birkenfeld B, Załuska-Ogryzek K, Grywalska E, Roliński J, Niedźwiedzka-Rystwej P. The Epidemiology and Clinical Presentations of Atopic Diseases in Selective IgA Deficiency. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3809. [PMID: 34501259 PMCID: PMC8432128 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10173809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Selective IgA deficiency (sIgAD) is the most common primary immunodeficiency disease (PID), with an estimated occurrence from about 1:3000 to even 1:150, depending on population. sIgAD is diagnosed in adults and children after the 4th year of age, with immunoglobulin A level below 0.07 g/L and normal levels of IgM and IgG. Usually, the disease remains undiagnosed throughout the patient's life, due to its frequent asymptomatic course. If symptomatic, sIgAD is connected to more frequent viral and bacterial infections of upper respiratory, urinary, and gastrointestinal tracts, as well as autoimmune and allergic diseases. Interestingly, it may also be associated with other PIDs, such as IgG subclasses deficiency or specific antibodies deficiency. Rarely sIgAD can evolve to common variable immunodeficiency disease (CVID). It should also be remembered that IgA deficiency may occur in the course of other conditions or result from their treatment. It is hypothesized that allergic diseases (e.g., eczema, rhinitis, asthma) are more common in patients diagnosed with this particular PID. Selective IgA deficiency, although usually mildly symptomatic, can be difficult for clinicians. The aim of the study is to summarize the connection between selective IgA deficiency and atopic diseases.
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- Izabela Morawska
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (I.M.); (A.M.); (E.G.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Unii Lubelskiej 1 St., 71-252 Szczecin, Poland; (S.K.); (H.P.-B.); (B.B.)
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- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, Felczaka 3c St., 71-412 Szczecin, Poland; (D.B.); (R.H.)
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- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, Felczaka 3c St., 71-412 Szczecin, Poland; (D.B.); (R.H.)
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- Clinical Department of Oncology, Chemotherapy and Cancer Immunotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (I.M.); (A.M.); (E.G.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Unii Lubelskiej 1 St., 71-252 Szczecin, Poland; (S.K.); (H.P.-B.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Unii Lubelskiej 1 St., 71-252 Szczecin, Poland; (S.K.); (H.P.-B.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b St., 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (I.M.); (A.M.); (E.G.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (I.M.); (A.M.); (E.G.); (J.R.)
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Zhang J, van Oostrom D, Li J, Savelkoul HFJ. Innate Mechanisms in Selective IgA Deficiency. Front Immunol 2021; 12:649112. [PMID: 33981304 PMCID: PMC8107477 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.649112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Selective IgA deficiency (SIgAD), characterized by a serum IgA level below 0.07 mg/ml, while displaying normal serum levels of IgM and IgG antibodies, is the most frequently occurring primary immunodeficiency that reveals itself after the first four years after birth. These individuals with SIgAD are for the majority healthy and even when they are identified they are usually not investigated further or followed up. However, recent studies show that newborns and young infants already display clinical manifestations of this condition due to aberrancies in their immune defense. Interestingly, there is a huge heterogeneity in the clinical symptoms of the affected individuals. More than 50% of the affected individuals do not have clinical symptoms, while the individuals that do show clinical symptoms can suffer from mild to severe infections, allergies and autoimmune diseases. However, the reason for this heterogeneity in the manifestation of clinical symptoms of the individuals with SIgAD is unknown. Therefore, this review focusses on the characteristics of innate immune system driving T-cell independent IgA production and providing a mechanism underlying the development of SIgAD. Thereby, we focus on some important genes, including TNFRSF13B (encoding TACI), associated with SIgAD and the involvement of epigenetics, which will cover the methylation degree of TNFRSF13B, and environmental factors, including the gut microbiota, in the development of SIgAD. Currently, no specific treatment for SIgAD exists and novel therapeutic strategies could be developed based on the discussed information.
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- Jingyan Zhang
- Cell Biology and Immunology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
- Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Lanzhou, China
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- Cell Biology and Immunology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Lanzhou, China
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- Cell Biology and Immunology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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Wang W, Yao T, Zhang T, Quan M, Wang C, Wang C, Zhang L, Tang X, Jian S, Song H. Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency (SIgAD) primarily leads to recurrent infections and autoimmune diseases: A retrospective study of Chinese patients in the past 40 years. Genes Dis 2020; 7:115-121. [PMID: 32181282 PMCID: PMC7063418 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2019.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency (SIgAD) is considered to be the most common human primary immune-deficiency disease in the world. However, the incidence in China is obviously lower than Caucasian races. The definition of SIgAD has changed over time with the progress of people's understanding. The scientific community did not reach a consensus on the definition until 1999. As a result, many previously reported cases need to be excluded under the current definition. SIgAD can lead to several spectra of diseases including infections and autoimmune diseases. We retrospectively summarized the SIgAD patients in Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), and summarized the Chinese SIgAD reported in China and abroad in past 40 years. Fourty three SIgAD patients were confirmed in the study, in which 9 were healthy without clinical symptoms. Of the 34 patients with clinical symptoms, recurrent infections were found in 29 (85.3%) patients; 13 (38.2%) patients were with autoimmune diseases; 6 (17.6%)cases had allergic symptoms; 3 patients (8.8%) were with tumors, only one case (2.9%) had a family history. Compared with other countries, sIgAD patients in China showed similar symptoms, but the rate of recurrent infections and autoimmune diseases were higher than some other countries; most of the allergic symptoms are drug allergy, different with the allergic sequelae reported in other countries, such as asthma, rhinitis, food allergy and atopic dermatitis; and it is rare to have family history in Chinese patients. We also figured out that more female SIgAD patients tend to have more autoimmune diseases than men (P = 0.039).
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Oettgen HC. Fifty years later: Emerging functions of IgE antibodies in host defense, immune regulation, and allergic diseases. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2017; 137:1631-1645. [PMID: 27263999 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2016.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Fifty years ago, after a long search, IgE emerged as the circulating factor responsible for triggering allergic reactions. Its extremely low concentration in plasma created significant hurdles for scientists working to reveal its identity. We now know that IgE levels are invariably increased in patients affected by atopic conditions and that IgE provides the critical link between the antigen recognition role of the adaptive immune system and the effector functions of mast cells and basophils at mucosal and cutaneous sites of environmental exposure. This review discusses the established mechanisms of action of IgE in pathologic immediate hypersensitivity, as well as its multifaceted roles in protective immunity, control of mast cell homeostasis, and its more recently revealed immunomodulatory functions.
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- Hans C Oettgen
- Division of Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, and the Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
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Abolhassani H, Aghamohammadi A, Hammarström L. Monogenic mutations associated with IgA deficiency. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2016; 12:1321-1335. [DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2016.1198696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Secondary lymphoid tissues share the important function of bringing together antigens and rare antigen-specific lymphocytes to foster induction of adaptive immune responses. Peyer's patches (PPs) are unique compared to other secondary lymphoid tissues in their continual exposure to an enormous diversity of microbiome- and food-derived antigens and in the types of pathogens they encounter. Antigens are delivered to PPs by specialized microfold (M) epithelial cells and they may be captured and presented by resident dendritic cells (DCs). In accord with their state of chronic microbial antigen exposure, PPs exhibit continual germinal center (GC) activity. These GCs not only contribute to the generation of B cells and plasma cells producing somatically mutated gut antigen-specific IgA antibodies but have also been suggested to support non-specific antigen diversification of the B-cell repertoire. Here, we review current understanding of how PPs foster B-cell encounters with antigen, how they favor isotype switching to the secretory IgA isotype, and how their GC responses may uniquely contribute to mucosal immunity.
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- Andrea Reboldi
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Sathkumara HD, De Silva NR, Handunnetti S, De Silva AD. Genetics of common variable immunodeficiency: role of transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor. Int J Immunogenet 2015; 42:239-53. [DOI: 10.1111/iji.12217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- H. D. Sathkumara
- Genetech Research Institute; Colombo Sri Lanka
- Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology; University of Colombo; Colombo Sri Lanka
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology; University of Colombo; Colombo Sri Lanka
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The role of chronic norovirus infection in the enteropathy associated with common variable immunodeficiency. Am J Gastroenterol 2015; 110:320-7. [PMID: 25623655 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2014.432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A severe enteropathy of unknown etiology can be associated with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). METHODS S tool and archived small intestinal mucosal biopsies from patients with CVID enteropathy were analyzed by PCR for the presence of Norovirus RNA. The PCR products were sequenced to determine the relationship of viral isolates. Stool samples from 10 patients with CVID but no enteropathy served as controls. RESULTS All eight patients in our CVID cohort with enteropathy showed persistent fecal excretion of Norovirus. Analysis of archived duodenal biopsies revealed a strong association between the presence of Norovirus and villous atrophy over a period of up to 8 years. Analysis of the viral isolates from each patient revealed distinct strains of genogroup II.4. Sequence analysis from consecutive biopsy specimens of one patient demonstrated persistence of the same viral strain over a 6-year period. CVID patients without enteropathy showed no evidence of Norovirus carriage. Viral clearance occurred spontaneously in one patient and followed oral Ribavirin therapy in two further patients, and resulted in complete symptomatic and histological recovery. However, Ribavirin treatment in two further patients was unsuccessful. CONCLUSIONS Norovirus is an important pathogen for patients with CVID and a cause of CVID enteropathy, as viral clearance, symptom resolution, and histological recovery coincide. Ribavirin requires further evaluation as a potential therapy.
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Kumar Y, Bhatia A. Common variable immunodeficiency in adults: current diagnostic protocol and laboratory measures. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2014; 9:959-77. [DOI: 10.1586/1744666x.2013.836967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a common primary immunodeficiency characterized by a failure in B-cell differentiation with defective immunoglobulin production. Affected patients are uniquely susceptible to recurrent infection with encapsulated organisms and have an increased propensity for the development of inflammatory and autoimmune manifestations. The diagnosis of CVID is commonly delayed and the underlying cause of the disorder is not understood. Replacement antibody therapy reduces the risk of serious infections. However, optimal treatment regimens for the uncommon manifestations associated with this disease, such as granulomatous lymphocytic interstitial lung disease, require further research.
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- Jonathan S Tam
- Section of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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Schroeder HW, Radbruch A, Berek C. B-cell development and differentiation. Clin Immunol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-7234-3691-1.00031-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Seijas AB, Graziani S, Cancrini C, Finocchi A, Ferrari S, Miniero R, Conti F, Zuntini R, Chini L, Chiarello P, Bengala M, Rossi P, Moschese V, Di Matteo G. The Impact of TACI Mutations: From Hypogammaglobulinemia in Infancy to Autoimmunity in Adulthood. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2012; 25:407-14. [DOI: 10.1177/039463201202500210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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- A.B. Barroeta Seijas
- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Policlinico of Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù/University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù/University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, S. Orsola Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, S. Orsola Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Policlinico of Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù/University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Policlinico of Tor Vergata, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Cellular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Morio T. [Common variable immunodeficiency: an update on etiology, pathophysiology, and classification]. NIHON RINSHO MEN'EKI GAKKAI KAISHI = JAPANESE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY 2012; 35:14-22. [PMID: 22374438 DOI: 10.2177/jsci.35.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Common variable immunodeficiency is one of the most common primary immunodeficiency that is categorized into primary antibody deficiency. The responsible genes identified so far include ICOS, TACI, CD19, CD20, CD21, CD81 and BAFF-R; and most of the CVID-causing genes are yet to be identified. TACI mutation is the most common one; however the direct contribution of TACI mutation to pathogenesis of CVID is not yet clear. One third to a half of the patients with CVID shows autoimmunity as well as malignancy in their course. It is of importance to develop diagnostic measure, to identify the disease causing genes, and to develop the optimal therapy.
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- Tomohiro Morio
- Department of Developmental Biology and Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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B-cell replication history and somatic hypermutation status identify distinct pathophysiologic backgrounds in common variable immunodeficiency. Blood 2011; 118:6814-23. [PMID: 22042693 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2011-06-361881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Common variable immunodeficiency disorder (CVID) is the most prevalent form of primary idiopathic hypogammaglobulinemia. Identification of genetic defects in CVID is hampered by clinical and immunologic heterogeneity. By flow cytometric immunophenotyping and cell sorting of peripheral B-cell subsets of 37 CVID patients, we studied the B-cell compartment at the B-cell subset level using the κ-deleting recombination excision circle assay to determine the replication history and the Igκ-restriction enzyme hot-spot mutation assay to assess the somatic hypermutation status. Using this approach, 5 B-cell patterns were identified, which delineated groups with unique replication and somatic hypermutation characteristics. Each B-cell pattern reflected an immunologically homogenous patient group for which we proposed a different pathophysiology: (1) a B-cell production defect (n = 8, 18%), (2) an early peripheral B-cell maturation or survival defect (n = 4, 11%), (3) a B-cell activation and proliferation defect (n = 12, 32%), (4) a germinal center defect (n = 7, 19%), and (5) a postgerminal center defect (n = 6, 16%). The results of the present study provide for the first time insight into the underlying pathophysiologic background in 5 immunologically homogenous groups of CVID patients. Moreover, this study forms the basis for larger cohort studies with the defined homogenous patient groups and will facilitate the identification of underlying genetic defects in CVID.
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Cerutti A, Puga I, Cols M. Innate control of B cell responses. Trends Immunol 2011; 32:202-11. [PMID: 21419699 DOI: 10.1016/j.it.2011.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2011] [Revised: 02/04/2011] [Accepted: 02/09/2011] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Mature B cells generate protective immunity by undergoing immunoglobulin (Ig) class switching and somatic hypermutation, two Ig gene-diversifying processes that usually require cognate interactions with T cells that express CD40 ligand. This T cell-dependent pathway provides immunological memory but is relatively slow to occur. Thus, it must be integrated with a faster, T cell-independent pathway for B cell activation through CD40 ligand-like molecules that are released by innate immune cells in response to microbial products. Here, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of the interplay between the innate immune system and B cells, particularly at the mucosal interface. We also review the role of innate signals in the regulation of Ig diversification and production.
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- Andrea Cerutti
- ICREA, Catalan Institute for Research and Advanced Studies, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, Av. Dr. Aigüader 88, 08003 Barcelona, Spain.
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Aghamohammadi A, Abolhassani H, Biglari M, Abolmaali S, Moazzami K, Tabatabaeiyan M, Asgarian-Omran H, Parvaneh N, Mirahmadian M, Rezaei N. Analysis of Switched Memory B Cells in Patients with IgA Deficiency. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2011; 156:462-8. [DOI: 10.1159/000323903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2010] [Accepted: 12/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Bergqvist P, Stensson A, Lycke NY, Bemark M. T cell-independent IgA class switch recombination is restricted to the GALT and occurs prior to manifest germinal center formation. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2010; 184:3545-53. [PMID: 20207993 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.0901895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Recently, we reported that CD40(-/-) mice, exhibiting exclusively T cell-independent IgA class switch recombination (CSR), demonstrated near normal levels of IgA plasma cells in the gut lamina propria (LP), despite the complete lack of germinal centers (GCs). In this study, we have extended our analysis focusing on how to reconcile these findings using flow cytometry and molecular markers for IgA CSR. In agreement with our previous results with small intestinal LP, the colon LP was found to host IgA CSR only when lymphoid follicles were present. Thus, no IgA CSR was observed in the nonorganized colon LP. By contrast, the Peyer's patch (PP) was the dominant IgA CSR site in both CD40(-/-) and wild type (WT) mice, and they both hosted similar levels of mRNA expression for B cell activating factor of the TNF family, a proliferation inducing ligand, and inducible NO synthase, potential switch-factors for IgA. Unexpectedly, we found that PP B cells undergoing IgA CSR were GL7-intermediate. These cells had not undergone somatic hypermutations (SHMs), whereas GL7-high cells in WT PP, which exhibited GCs, were heavily mutated. Moreover, IgA plasma cells in the LP of CD40(-/-) mice demonstrated few mutations in their Ig V regions, whereas WT LP B cells from different sites showed extensive SHMs, which were also clonally related. Therefore, IgA CSR can occur in PP at a stage preceding manifest GC (GL7-intermediate), whereas SHM require GC formations (GL7-high). These findings reconcile that IgA CSR can occur in PP in the absence of GC with the fact that CD40(-/-) mice host near normal levels of IgA plasma cells in the LP.
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- Peter Bergqvist
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Mucosal Immunobiology and Vaccine Center, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Fabris M, De Vita S, Visentini D, Fabro C, Picierno A, Lerussi A, Villalta D, Alessio MG, Tampoia M, Tonutti E. B-lymphocyte stimulator and a proliferation-inducing ligand serum levels in IgA-deficient patients with and without celiac disease. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2009; 1173:268-73. [PMID: 19758161 DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04628.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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IgA deficiency (IgAD) is the most common form of immunodeficiency and frequently associates with autoimmunity, especially with celiac disease (CD). The mechanisms underlying IgAD and the development of autoimmunity are still relatively unknown. Elevated B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) and APRIL (a proliferation-inducing ligand) serum levels characterize several autoimmune diseases. We herein investigated BLyS and APRIL serum levels in IgAD patients with and without CD and compared these patients to CD patients with normal IgA and control patients (HBDs). Compared to HBDs, IgAD patients demonstrated a significant increase of BLyS (P < 0.0001) and APRIL (P = 0.003) levels, and no differences were seen between patients with or without CD. While BLyS appeared similarly overexpressed in IgAD and CD patients, APRIL was significantly increased only in IgAD patients. Because APRIL promotes IgA production, its overexpression may represent a physiological mechanism of compensation. BLyS upregulation may be involved in the increased risk of autoimmune disease development characterizing people carrying IgAD.
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- Martina Fabris
- Clinic of Rheumatology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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Deane S, Selmi C, Naguwa SM, Teuber SS, Gershwin ME. Common variable immunodeficiency: etiological and treatment issues. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2009; 150:311-24. [PMID: 19571563 PMCID: PMC2814150 DOI: 10.1159/000226232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the great advances in clinical medicine was the recognition of the pleomorphism of the immune response and the multiple afferent and efferent limbs of antigen processing and responsiveness. A significant contribution to this understanding was derived from studies of human immunodeficiency states, including both inherited and acquired syndromes. Amongst these syndromes, one of the most common, and least understood, is common variable immune deficiency (CVID). CVID is a syndrome that leads to a reduction in serum immunoglobulins and complications including recurrent infections. Management includes immunoglobulin replacement therapy; however, patients with CVID are at risk for complications of exogenous immunoglobulin administration as well as CVID-associated diseases such as autoimmune processes and malignancies. To assess the current state of knowledge in the field, we performed a literature review of a total of 753 publications covering the period of 1968 until 2008. From this list, 189 publications were selected for discussion. In this review, we demonstrate that while the molecular basis of CVID in many cases remains incompletely understood, significant strides have been made and it is now clear that there is involvement of several pathways of immune activation, with contributions from both T and B cells. Furthermore, despite the current gaps in our knowledge of the molecular pathogenesis of the syndrome, there have been dramatic advances in management that have led to improved survival and significantly reduced morbidity in affected patients.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of California
at Davis School of Medicine, Davis, Calif., USA
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Current World Literature. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2008; 8:590-3. [DOI: 10.1097/aci.0b013e32831ceb82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Common Variable Immunodeficiency in Horses is Characterized by B Cell Depletion in Primary and Secondary Lymphoid Tissues. J Clin Immunol 2008; 29:107-16. [DOI: 10.1007/s10875-008-9221-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2008] [Accepted: 04/25/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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