Cytokines in Follicular Helper T Cell Biology in Physiologic and Pathologic Conditions

Cytokines in Follicular Helper T Cell Biology in Physiologic and Pathologic Conditions

Feb 14, 2024 | Jinyong Choi, Shane Crotty, Youn Soo Choi
Cytokines produced by follicular helper T (Tfh) cells play a critical role in generating high-affinity antibodies and establishing immunological memory. This review focuses on the role of cytokines, including IL-21 and IL-4, in regulating B cell responses within germinal centers (GCs), such as differentiation, affinity maturation, and plasma cell development. It also explores the impact of other cytokines like CXCL13, IL-10, IL-9, and IL-2 on GC responses and their potential involvement in autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer. The review highlights the contributions of Tfh-derived cytokines to both protective immunity and immunopathology across various diseases. Understanding the complex interplay of these cytokines and their impact on the immune system is essential for unraveling the mechanisms underlying adaptive immunity and developing novel therapeutic strategies for immune-related disorders. Key cytokines include IL-21, which is crucial for B cell differentiation, affinity maturation, and plasma cell development, and IL-4, which is important for IgE production and class switch recombination. Other cytokines such as CXCL13, IL-10, IL-9, and IL-2 also play roles in GC responses and disease pathogenesis. The review also discusses the pathologic roles of cytokines produced by Tfh or Tfh-like CD4 T cells in autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as in immune responses following organ transplantation. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding Tfh cytokine biology for developing targeted therapeutic interventions.Cytokines produced by follicular helper T (Tfh) cells play a critical role in generating high-affinity antibodies and establishing immunological memory. This review focuses on the role of cytokines, including IL-21 and IL-4, in regulating B cell responses within germinal centers (GCs), such as differentiation, affinity maturation, and plasma cell development. It also explores the impact of other cytokines like CXCL13, IL-10, IL-9, and IL-2 on GC responses and their potential involvement in autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer. The review highlights the contributions of Tfh-derived cytokines to both protective immunity and immunopathology across various diseases. Understanding the complex interplay of these cytokines and their impact on the immune system is essential for unraveling the mechanisms underlying adaptive immunity and developing novel therapeutic strategies for immune-related disorders. Key cytokines include IL-21, which is crucial for B cell differentiation, affinity maturation, and plasma cell development, and IL-4, which is important for IgE production and class switch recombination. Other cytokines such as CXCL13, IL-10, IL-9, and IL-2 also play roles in GC responses and disease pathogenesis. The review also discusses the pathologic roles of cytokines produced by Tfh or Tfh-like CD4 T cells in autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as in immune responses following organ transplantation. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding Tfh cytokine biology for developing targeted therapeutic interventions.
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