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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

B cell receptor signaling in autoimmune rheumatic diseases: regulatory mechanisms and therapeutic targeting.

Yin Zhu, Lu Gao, Yu Han, Fucai Liu, Xin Xie, Xin Dai, Yufen Wang, Yimin Guo, Chunyu Luo, Yan Chen and 2 more

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Yin Zhu *Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Lu Gao *Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Yu HanDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Fucai LiuDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Xin XieDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Xin DaiZhanjiang Institute of Clinical Medicine, Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
Yufen WangZhanjiang Institute of Clinical Medicine, Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
Yimin GuoDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Chunyu LuoDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Yan ChenDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Pei HuangDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Zuochen DuDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are a diverse group of chronic disorders characterized by immune dysregulation and multi-organ inflammation. B cell receptor (BCR) signaling emerges as a shared, yet heterogeneously regulated, pathogenic axis across these diseases. This dysregulation drives B cell activation, autoantibody production, and ultimately tissue damage. Recent research highlights its involvement in both common and disease-specific mechanisms, which helps explain the wide variation in clinical features and therapeutic responses across ARDs. This review summarizes current evidence establishing BCR signaling as a central regulatory and therapeutic target in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, IgG4-related disease, and ANCA-associated vasculitis. It integrates mechanistic insights with recent clinical trial data on BCR signaling-targeted therapies, discussing factors that may contribute to variability in therapeutic responses and treatment limitations. Finally, we outline current challenges and future directions for precision medicine in ARDs, with a focus on biomarker-guided strategies and innovative combination therapies to improve patient outcomes.

Indexed as

Autoimmune DiseasesB-LymphocytesReceptors, Antigen, B-CellRheumatic DiseasesSignal TransductionAnimalsHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyReceptors, Antigen, B-Cellautoimmune rheumatic diseasesB cell dysregulationB cell receptor signalingcombination therapieskinase inhibitorspathogenesisprecision medicinetherapeutic targeting

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PMID41859124
PMCPMC12996067

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