Impaired T-cell-independent B-cell maturation in systemic lupus erythematosus: Coculture experiments in monozygotic twins concordant for Klinefelter's syndrome but discordant for systemic lupus erythematosus

Tilman Schlegelberger*, Jörn Kekow, Wolfgang L. Gross

*Corresponding author for this work
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Abstract

In a case of monozygotic twins discordant for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). coculture experiments with isologous (i.e., genetically identical) lymphocytes were performed. Adequate T-helper-cell function in the SLE twin was demonstrated. Lack of B-cell responsiveness to T-cell-dependent and T-cell-independent polyclonal activators points to a T-cell-independent B-cell maturation defect in the SLE twin.

Original languageEnglish
JournalClinical Immunology and Immunopathology
Volume40
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)365-370
Number of pages6
ISSN0090-1229
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08.1986

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)

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