Abstract
AbstractIt is still not clear how B-cell receptor (BCR) signalling intensity affects plasma cell and germinal centre (GC) B cell differentiation. We generated Cγ1Cre/+Ptpn6fl/fl mice where SHP-1, a negative regulator of BCR signalling, is deleted rapidly after B cell activation. Although immunisation with T-dependent antigens increased BCR signalling, it led to plasma cells reduction and increased apoptosis. Dependent on the antigen, the early GC B cell response was equally reduced and apoptosis increased. At the same time, a higher proportion of GC B cells expressed cMYC, indicating increased GC B cell – Tfh cell interactions. While GC B cell numbers returned to normal at later stages, affinity maturation was suppressed in the long term. This confirms that BCR signalling not only directs affinity dependent B cell selection but also, without adequate Tfh cell help, can inflict cell death, which may be important for the maintenance of B cell tolerance.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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