Atypical B cells upregulate co-stimulatory molecules during malaria and secrete antibodies with T follicular helper cell support
C. S. Hopp, J. Skinner, S. L. Anzick, C. M. Tipton, M. E. Peterson, S. Li, S. Doumbo, K. Kayentao, A. Ongoiba, C. Martens, B. Traore, P. D. Crompton
This study shows that atypical B cells actively respond to acute malaria and have the capacity to produce antibodies with T cell help.
bioRxiv · Dec 7, 2021 · PreprintImmunology