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2019-04-19

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cc-by-nc (c) Martínez Valenzuela, Laura et al., 2019
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T-lymphocyte in ANCA-associated vasculitis: what do we know? A pathophysiological and therapeutic approach

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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is an autoimmune condition that commonly causes kidney impairment and can be fatal. The key participation of B-lymphocytes as ANCA producers and neutrophils as target of these antibodies is widely described as the mechanism of endothelial damage in this disease. There has been a rising interest in the role of T-lymphocytes in AAV in recent years. Evidence is strong from animal models, and T-lymphocytes can be found infiltrating kidney tissue and other tissue sites in AAV patients. Furthermore, the different subsets of T-lymphocytes are also key players in the aberrant immune response observed in AAV. Polarization towards a predominant Th1 and Th17 response in the acute phase of the disease has been described, along with a decline in the number of T-regulatory lymphocytes, which, in turn, show functional impairment. Interactions between different T-cell subsets, and between T-cells and neutrophils and B-cells, also enhance the inflammatory response, constituting a complex network. Novel therapies targeting T-cell immunity are emerging in this scenario and may constitute an interesting alternative to conventional therapy in selected patients. This review aims to summarize the available evidence regarding T-cell imbalances and functional impairment, especially focusing on renal involvement of AAV.

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Vasculitis, Citoquines

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Vasculitis, Cytokines

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Articles publicats en revistes (Ciències Clíniques)
Articles publicats en revistes (Institut d'lnvestigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL))

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MARTINEZ VALENZUELA, Laura, et al. T-lymphocyte in ANCA-associated vasculitis: what do we know? A pathophysiological and therapeutic approach. Clinical Kidney Journal. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 4, pags. 503-511. ISSN 2048-8505. [consulted: 28 of May of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/171564

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