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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

CXCL9 and CXCL10 support the exacerbated humoral response in recovered COVID-19 patients who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome by promoting plasma cell differentiation, whereas CXCL9 also induces CD40L and CXCR3 upregulation on T helper cells.

Romina Quiroga, Sergio Sanhueza, Catalina Sepúlveda, Bárbara Antilef, Camila Muñoz, Camilo Cabrera, Marco Fraga, Faryd Llerena, Liliana Lamperti, María Inés Barría and 5 more

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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15 authors.

Romina QuirogaMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Sergio SanhuezaMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Catalina SepúlvedaMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Bárbara AntilefMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Camila MuñozMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Camilo CabreraMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Marco FragaMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Faryd LlerenaMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Liliana LampertiMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
María Inés BarríaFacultad de Medicina, Universidad San Sebastián, Puerto Montt, Chile.
Alicia ColomboBasic and Clinical Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Gonzalo LabarcaMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Mario Henríquez-BeltránTranslational Research in Respiratory Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida (IRBLleida), Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova-Santa Maria, Lleida, Spain.
Luciano FerradaCentro de Microscopía Avanzada Biobío (CMA), University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Estefanía Nova-LampertiMolecular and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Pharmacy Faculty, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Severe COVID-19 is frequently associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and prolonged pulmonary sequelae. Persistent immune activation, including dysregulated B cell responses and increased proinflammatory chemokines, has been linked to the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the mechanisms linking these factors remain poorly defined. Methods: Sixty patients were studied four months after acute COVID-19, including 34 who developed ARDS, 26 who did not develop ARDS, and 12 healthy controls. Clinical, computed tomography scan (CT), and diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCOc) assessments were performed. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG levels were quantified, circulating B cell subsets were characterized, and circulating cytokines and chemokines were measured. CXCR3 expression on B cells was analyzed by spectral flow cytometry. Results: IgG, but not IgM, levels were significantly higher in patients with ARDS than in patients without ARDS. Both COVID-19 groups showed a reduction in CD19 Conclusion: Four months after COVID-19, patients with prior ARDS and persistent pulmonary sequelae exhibit sustained elevations of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG and chemokines CXCL9 and CXCL10. Both chemokines directly enhance B cell differentiation into IgG-secreting plasma cells

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Chemokine CXCL10Chemokine CXCL9COVID-19Plasma CellsReceptors, CXCR3Respiratory Distress SyndromeSARS-CoV-2AdultAgedCD40 LigandCell DifferentiationFemaleHumansImmunity, HumoralMaleMiddle AgedCD40 LigandChemokine CXCL10Chemokine CXCL9CXCL10 protein, humanCXCL9 protein, humanCXCR3 protein, humanReceptors, CXCR3antibodiesB cellschemokinesCOVID-19CXCL10CXCL9IgGplasmablasts

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PMID41425601
PMCPMC12711852

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