Xist Deletion in B Cells Results in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Phenotypes
Claudia D. Lovell, Nikhil Jiwrajka, Natalie E. Toothacre, Hayley K. Amerman, Michael P. Cancro, Montserrat C. Anguera
This study shows that deleting Xist in B cells of female mice leads to SLE-like symptoms, suggesting XCI impairment contributes to the female bias in SLE.
Cell Reports · Jun 1, 2026Peer-reviewedImmunology