B cells are primarily responsible for producing antibodies and presenting antigens. However, during the recent
A team of researchers from the Vaccine Center andImmunotherapy (VIC) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered a new property of B-proteins. It turned out that such substances are able to accelerate the healing process of various wounds after injuries. The research results are published in the FASEB Journal.
Scientists have named the new mechanism of B-cell workplygodraxis (from the Greek pligí – wound, drási – action). Thanks to it, these substances, introduced into the damaged area, release many specific pro- and anti-inflammatory molecules within one to two days, promoting rapid healing of this area.
According to VIC director and Harvard Medical School professor of medicine, Mark Poznansky, the findings will enable the treatment of a wide variety of injuries using B-cells in the future.
Source: Phys.org