Decoding B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases Through ScRNA + BCR-Seq: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

The combined application of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and single-cell B-cell receptor sequencing (scBCR-seq) offers a multidimensional perspective for dissecting the immunopathological mechanisms of B cells in autoimmune diseases. This review systematically summarizes the principles of...

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Main Authors: Kai Quan, Huifang Wang, Peng Su, Yuanyuan Xu, Xinsheng Yao
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description The combined application of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and single-cell B-cell receptor sequencing (scBCR-seq) offers a multidimensional perspective for dissecting the immunopathological mechanisms of B cells in autoimmune diseases. This review systematically summarizes the principles of these techniques, the analytical framework, and their key applications in diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus et. al. It reveals the dynamic correlations between the transcriptome of B-cell subsets and B-cell receptor (BCR) clones. Furthermore, we focus on the potential roles of dual BCR B cells and B/T biphenotypic cells in autoimmunity, emphasizing their exacerbation of disease progression through abnormal clonal expansion and autoantibody secretion. By sorting through cutting-edge advancements and bottleneck issues, this article aims to propel the innovation of multi-omics research and precision treatment paradigms for autoimmune diseases.
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spelling doaj-art-b15cfee8c7e249ab8f92ad4953a07db02025-08-20T03:06:27ZengMDPI AGCells2073-44092025-04-0114753910.3390/cells14070539Decoding B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases Through ScRNA + BCR-Seq: Current Knowledge and Future DirectionsKai Quan0Huifang Wang1Peng Su2Yuanyuan Xu3Xinsheng Yao4Department of Immunology, Center of Immuno-Molecular Engineering, Innovation & Practice Base for Graduate Students Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563002, ChinaDepartment of Immunology, Center of Immuno-Molecular Engineering, Innovation & Practice Base for Graduate Students Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563002, ChinaDepartment of Immunology, Center of Immuno-Molecular Engineering, Innovation & Practice Base for Graduate Students Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563002, ChinaDepartment of Immunology, Center of Immuno-Molecular Engineering, Innovation & Practice Base for Graduate Students Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563002, ChinaDepartment of Immunology, Center of Immuno-Molecular Engineering, Innovation & Practice Base for Graduate Students Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563002, ChinaThe combined application of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and single-cell B-cell receptor sequencing (scBCR-seq) offers a multidimensional perspective for dissecting the immunopathological mechanisms of B cells in autoimmune diseases. This review systematically summarizes the principles of these techniques, the analytical framework, and their key applications in diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus et. al. It reveals the dynamic correlations between the transcriptome of B-cell subsets and B-cell receptor (BCR) clones. Furthermore, we focus on the potential roles of dual BCR B cells and B/T biphenotypic cells in autoimmunity, emphasizing their exacerbation of disease progression through abnormal clonal expansion and autoantibody secretion. By sorting through cutting-edge advancements and bottleneck issues, this article aims to propel the innovation of multi-omics research and precision treatment paradigms for autoimmune diseases.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/7/539single-cell RNA sequencingCDR3autoimmune diseasessingle-cell B-cell receptor sequencing
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single-cell RNA sequencing
CDR3
autoimmune diseases
single-cell B-cell receptor sequencing
title Decoding B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases Through ScRNA + BCR-Seq: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
title_full Decoding B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases Through ScRNA + BCR-Seq: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
title_fullStr Decoding B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases Through ScRNA + BCR-Seq: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
title_full_unstemmed Decoding B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases Through ScRNA + BCR-Seq: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
title_short Decoding B Cells in Autoimmune Diseases Through ScRNA + BCR-Seq: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
title_sort decoding b cells in autoimmune diseases through scrna bcr seq current knowledge and future directions
topic single-cell RNA sequencing
CDR3
autoimmune diseases
single-cell B-cell receptor sequencing
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/7/539
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