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    J Rheumatol. 1990 Jun;17(6):833-5.

    CD5+ B lymphocytes in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.

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    Rheumatology Section, Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center, MA.

    Abstract

    B lymphocytes which express the CD5 antigen on their cell surface have the ability to produce autoantibodies in vitro. We describe 2 patients, one with systemic lupus erythematosus and another with rheumatoid arthritis, whose percentages of peripheral blood CD5+ B lymphocytes were dramatically increased to 68 and 100%, respectively. A reduction of this subpopulation of B cells was associated with clinical improvement after therapy. This association suggests a relationship between CD5+ B cells and autoimmune disease activity.

    PMID:
    1696993
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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