B-cells and schizophrenia: A promising link or a finding lost in translation?

Hans C van Mierlo; Jasper C A Broen; René S Kahn; Lot D de Witte

doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2019.06.043

B-cells and schizophrenia: A promising link or a finding lost in translation?

Hans C van Mierlo, Jasper C A Broen, René S Kahn, Lot D de Witte

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Abstract

Recent genetic studies have suggested a potential role for B-cells in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Greater insight in the functioning of B-cells in patients with schizophrenia is therefore of importance. In this narrative review we aim to give an overview of the current literature on B-cells and schizophrenia. We found no evidence for altered numbers of these cells in blood. We did find support for increased levels of B-cell related cytokines and certain autoantibodies. Studies on B-cell development and function, or their numbers in cerebrospinal fluid or brain tissue are very limited. Based on the available data we appraise whether various B-cell mediated pathological mechanisms are likely to play a role in schizophrenia and provide directions for future research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	52-62
Number of pages	11
Journal	Brain, Behavior, and Immunity
Volume	81
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2019.06.043
Publication status	Published - Oct 2019

Keywords

B-cells
GWAS
Genetics
Immunology
Psychosis
Schizophrenia

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