[HTML][HTML] Implication of TIGIT+ human memory B cells in immune regulation

MM Hasan, SS Nair, JG O'Leary… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
MM Hasan, SS Nair, JG O'Leary, LA Thompson-Snipes, V Nyarige, J Wang, W Park…
Nature communications, 2021nature.com
Regulatory B cells (Bregs) contribute to immune regulation. However, the mechanisms of
action of Bregs remain elusive. Here, we report that T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM
domains (TIGIT) expressed on human memory B cells especially CD19+ CD24hiCD27+
CD39hiIgD− IgM+ CD1c+ B cells is essential for effective immune regulation.
Mechanistically, TIGIT on memory B cells controls immune response by directly acting on T
cells and by arresting proinflammatory function of dendritic cells, resulting in the suppression …
Abstract
Regulatory B cells (Bregs) contribute to immune regulation. However, the mechanisms of action of Bregs remain elusive. Here, we report that T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) expressed on human memory B cells especially CD19+CD24hiCD27+CD39hiIgDIgM+CD1c+ B cells is essential for effective immune regulation. Mechanistically, TIGIT on memory B cells controls immune response by directly acting on T cells and by arresting proinflammatory function of dendritic cells, resulting in the suppression of Th1, Th2, Th17, and CXCR5+ICOS+ T cell response while promoting immune regulatory function of T cells. TIGIT+ memory B cells are also superior to other B cells at expressing additional inhibitory molecules, including IL-10, TGFβ1, granzyme B, PD-L1, CD39/CD73, and TIM-1. Lack or decrease of TIGIT+ memory B cells is associated with increased donor-specific antibody and TFH response, and decreased Treg response in renal and liver allograft patients. Therefore, TIGIT+ human memory B cells play critical roles in immune regulation.
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