B cells and the BAFF/APRIL axis: fast-forward on autoimmunity and signaling
B-cell activation factor from the tumor necrosis factor family (BAFF) is a key survival factor
during B-cell maturation—a delicate immune checkpoint for B cells. Excessive BAFF …
during B-cell maturation—a delicate immune checkpoint for B cells. Excessive BAFF …
The BAFF/APRIL system: emerging functions beyond B cell biology and autoimmunity
FB Vincent, D Saulep-Easton, WA Figgett… - Cytokine & growth factor …, 2013 - Elsevier
The BAFF system plays a key role in the development of autoimmunity, especially in
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This often leads to the assumption that BAFF is mostly …
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This often leads to the assumption that BAFF is mostly …
Cracking the BAFF code
F Mackay, P Schneider - Nature reviews immunology, 2009 - nature.com
The tumour necrosis factor (TNF) family members B cell activating factor (BAFF) and APRIL
(a proliferation-inducing ligand) are crucial survival factors for peripheral B cells. An excess …
(a proliferation-inducing ligand) are crucial survival factors for peripheral B cells. An excess …
The BAFF/APRIL system: an important player in systemic rheumatic diseases
Many rheumatic diseases have an autoimmune basis, characterized by organ-specific
inflammation and tissue destruction. Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus …
inflammation and tissue destruction. Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus …
The role of BAFF in immune function and implications for autoimmunity
SL Kalled - Immunological reviews, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
BAFF [B‐cell activating factor belonging to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family] is a ligand
that is required for peripheral B‐cell survival and homeostasis. In addition to mediating B …
that is required for peripheral B‐cell survival and homeostasis. In addition to mediating B …
Targeting BAFF and APRIL in systemic lupus erythematosus and other antibody-associated diseases
E Samy, S Wax, B Huard, H Hess… - International reviews of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The B cell-stimulating molecules, BAFF (B cell activating factor) and APRIL (a proliferation-
inducing ligand), are critical factors in the maintenance of the B cell pool and humoral …
inducing ligand), are critical factors in the maintenance of the B cell pool and humoral …
BAFF: a local and systemic target in autoimmune diseases
I Moisini, A Davidson - Clinical & Experimental Immunology, 2009 - academic.oup.com
BAFF (B lymphocyte activating factor of the tumour necrosis factor family) is a vital
homeostatic cytokine for B cells that helps regulate both innate and adaptive immune …
homeostatic cytokine for B cells that helps regulate both innate and adaptive immune …
BAFF-and APRIL-targeted therapy in systemic autoimmune diseases
S Nakayamada, Y Tanaka - Inflammation and regeneration, 2016 - Springer
B cells play a pivotal role in autoimmunity not only by producing pathogenic autoantibodies
but also by modulating immune responses via the production of cytokines and chemokines …
but also by modulating immune responses via the production of cytokines and chemokines …
Targeting BAFF in autoimmunity
A Davidson - Current opinion in immunology, 2010 - Elsevier
BAFF and APRIL are TNF-like cytokines that support survival and differentiation of B cells.
The early appreciation that overexpression of BAFF leads to B cell expansion and a lupus …
The early appreciation that overexpression of BAFF leads to B cell expansion and a lupus …
Therapeutic targeting of the BAFF/APRIL axis in systemic lupus erythematosus
W Stohl - Expert opinion on therapeutic targets, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The B-cell activating factor (BAFF) axis comprises two ligands (BAFF and
APRIL) and three receptors (BCMA, TACI, BR3). BAFF is a vital B-cell survival factor and …
APRIL) and three receptors (BCMA, TACI, BR3). BAFF is a vital B-cell survival factor and …