›› 2018, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (1): 66-72.

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B cells in periodontitis immune process??:roles and effects

Ya-Kun HAN1,   

  • Received:2017-05-26 Revised:2017-07-03 Online:2018-01-28 Published:2018-01-31

Abstract: Previous research showed that B cell mediated humoral immunity play a major role in the process of periodontitis. The antibody producted by B cells, in this process, not only neutralize antigen but also destroy host tissues because of antigen cross, molecular mimicry or epitope spreading. In addition, B cells secretes cytokines to regulate immune process, active osteoclast then lead to imbalance of bone formation and resorption. Furthermore, autoimmunity related to B cell also has something to do with periodontits. As a result, exploring B cells’ function and influence became the key of understanding periodontitis.

Key words: periodontits, B cells, Immune process

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