Evidence that the B lymphocyte proliferating in B-CLL and in other B-cell malignancies is frequently committed to production of natural autoantibodies

Nouv Rev Fr Hematol (1978). 1990;32(5):323-6.

Abstract

Autoreactive B-cells constitute a substantial part of B-cell repertoire. They frequently secrete polyspecific natural autoantibodies which are the expression of germinal genes. During recent years, considerable evidence has accumulated indicating that autoreactive B-cells frequently undergo malignant transformation. This evidence arose from the study of monoclonal immunoglobulins (MIgs) and from recent studies of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) B lymphocytes. The present review, includes two sections. The first one reviews evidence supporting the idea that autoreactive B-cells constitute a substantial part of autoreactive B-cell repertoire. The second one is devoted to review evidence favouring the view that this autoreactive B-cell repertoire is frequently involved in B-cell malignancies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / immunology
  • Antigens, CD / immunology
  • Autoantibodies / biosynthesis*
  • B-Lymphocytes / cytology
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Cell Division / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins / immunology
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / immunology*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antigens, CD
  • Autoantibodies
  • Immunoglobulins