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ArticleNeurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation2025

Abatacept Induces Long-Term Reconstitution of the B-Cell Niche in a Patient With CTLA-4 Haploinsufficiency: A Case Report.

Steffen Pfeuffer, Christopher Nelke, Marc Pawlitzki, Tobias Ruck, Christina B Schroeter, Christian Thomas, Guido Kobbe, Sascha Dietrich, Alexander A Zimprich, Heinz Wiendl and 1 more

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Article in Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Steffen PfeufferDepartment of Neurology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-5171-4845
Christopher NelkeDepartment of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-6633-982X
Marc PawlitzkiDepartment of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-3080-2277
Tobias RuckDepartment of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-6332-8650
Christina B SchroeterDepartment of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-1391-7817
Christian ThomasInstitute of Neuropathology, University Hospital Muenster, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-6642-7774
Guido KobbeDepartment of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Duesseldorf, Germany.
Sascha DietrichDepartment of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Duesseldorf, Germany.
Alexander A ZimprichDepartment of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Germany; and.ORCID 0000-0002-1668-5177
Heinz WiendlDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital Muenster, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-4310-3432
Sven G MeuthDepartment of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2571-3501

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Abstract

objectivesCytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) haploinsufficiency is a rare genetic condition characterized by development of immune cytopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and/or lymphoproliferative disorder, as well as multiple autoimmunity. Treatment with abatacept was shown to alleviate autoimmune conditions, yet its long-lasting impact on bone marrow function remains undetermined.

methodsWe here present the case of a now 39-year-old woman with CTLA-4 haploinsufficiency with predominant CNS affection, yet multiorgan autoimmunity and lymphopenia. We conducted single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) of peripheral mononuclear blood cells before and after abatacept induction.

resultsAfter several high-efficacy immunosuppressive treatments with little-to-no response, she started abatacept in 2017 and experienced ongoing remission including resolution of pre-existing immune cytopenia and hypogammaglobulinemia. Using scRNA-seq, we were able to demonstrate reconstitution of peripheral B cells accompanied by reduction of CD8 DISCUSSION: Our findings demonstrate long-lasting resolution of lymphopenia after abatacept treatment in CTLA-4 haploinsufficiency despite severity and duration of symptoms. Thus, abatacept should be considered throughout before stem cell transplantation also in CTLA-4 haploinsufficiency with severe symptoms. CLASSIFICATION OF EVIDENCE: As a single report without controls, this report provides class IV evidence that abatacept might revert lymphopenia in patients with CTLA-4 haploinsufficiency.

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AbataceptB-LymphocytesCTLA-4 AntigenHaploinsufficiencyAdultFemaleHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsAbataceptCTLA-4 AntigenCTLA4 protein, humanImmunosuppressive Agents

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PMCPMC11655169

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