Shedding of BAFF/APRIL Receptors Controls B Cells

Edgar Meinl, Franziska S. Thaler, Stefan F. Lichtenthaler

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Abstract

Proteolytic shedding of the receptors BCMA, TACI, and BAFFR reduces their cell-surface expression and ligand-mediated survival of B cell subsets. This shedding is executed by protease γ-secretase or by metalloproteases, and is partially dependent on ligand binding and receptor interactions. Shed receptors may serve as biomarkers for autoimmunity and lymphoma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)673-676
Number of pages4
JournalTrends in Immunology
Volume39
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2018

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