TY - JOUR AU - Frank, Adam AU - Belperron, Alexia AU - Bockenstedt, Linda PY - 2023/03/08 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - The Role of B Cells in Skin Inflammation JF - Journal of Student Research JA - J Stud Res VL - 11 IS - 3 SE - DO - 10.47611/jsr.v11i3.1684 UR - https://www.jsr.org/index.php/path/article/view/1684 SP - AB - <p>The role of B cells in skin inflammation highlights the versatility of B cells in their response to diverse immune&nbsp;stimuli perceived as external threats to the host. B cells play a vital role in the immune system’s ability to effectively respond to offenses to the healthy skin microenvironment, such as wounds, malignant tumors, vector (tick)-borne pathogens, and the development of red meat allergies after a tick bite. Select examples from the literature that illustrate the role of B cells in these disrupted states reviewed individually below, and highlight little overlap in the role B cells play in the different diseases. Future studies will need to continue to research the relatively newfound role of B cells in maintaining healthy skin.</p> ER -