B-cell capacity for differentiation changes with age.
Xuanxiao XieJennifer ShrimptonGina M DoodyPhilip Gerard ConaghanFrederique PonchelPublished in: Aging cell (2021)
Altogether, B-cell differentiation into PC appeared similar between age groups when provided with T-cell help, in contrast to TI differentiation, where multiple age-related changes suggest better capacities in older donors. These new findings may help explain the emergence of autoantibodies in ageing.