Abstract
Transplantation is still the treatment of choice for organ failure; however, allograft induces inflammatory immune responses that require immunosuppressive treatment. The role of regulatory B cells (Bregs) in downregulating inflammation has been reported to be significant in several diseases including transplant rejection. Many reports have analyzed different B-cell subpopulations, including Bregs, in tolerant, stable, and rejecting transplant recipients as well as the influence of immunosuppressant on the frequencies and functions of the different B-cell subsets. In this chapter, the key techniques required to investigate human Breg frequencies and functions in transplant patients are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-467 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) |
Volume | 2270 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Breg frequency
- Breg function
- CD24hiCD27+ Bregs
- CD24hiCD38hi Bregs
- Human Bregs
- Transplantation