Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in systemic sclerosis induces long-lasting changes in B cell homeostasis toward an anti-inflammatory B cell cytokine pattern

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) is performed in patients with aggressive forms of systemic sclerosis (SSc). The profile of B cell reconstitution after aHSCT is not fully understood. ...

Source: Arthritis Research and Therapy - April 29, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Michael Gernert, Hans-Peter Tony, Eva Christina Schwaneck, Ottar Gadeholt and Marc Schmalzing Tags: Research article Source Type: research