Dysregulated CD40 and CD40 ligand expression in anti–N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis

Xiaoyu Ma, Chen Chen, Ling Fang, Xiaonan Zhong, Yanyu Chang, Rui Li, Yuge Wang, Xueqiang Hu, Wei Qiu, Yaqing Shu

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Abstract

Anti–N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (anti-NMDARE) is a B cell- and antibody-mediated autoimmune disease which may be regulated by CD40/CD40L signaling pathway. we enrolled anti-NMDARE patients and measured the serum CD40 and CD40L concentrations. The serum concentration of CD40 was decreased, while CD40L was increased in anti-NMDARE patients compared with that of healthy controls. The concentrations of CD40 and CD40L were both elevated in the acute stage of anti-NMDARE and were reduced during remission. Serum CD40L levels were positively correlated with serum CD40 levels. These results revealed that the CD40/CD40L signaling pathway might contribute to the pathogenesis of anti-NMDARE.
Original languageEnglish
Article number577762
JournalJournal of Neuroimmunology
Volume362
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2022
Externally publishedYes

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