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ArticleMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2026

Defining the Role of Marginal Zone B Cells in FVIII Inhibitor Development.

Sungwoong Kim, James W McCoy, Zahra Naseh, Megan Fuller, Sumaiya Dickens, Montana Jackson, Toni Chanroo, Patricia E Zerra

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Sungwoong KimCenter for Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
James W McCoyCenter for Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Zahra NasehCenter for Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Megan FullerCenter for Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Sumaiya DickensCenter for Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Montana JacksonCenter for Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Toni ChanrooAflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Patricia E ZerraDepartment of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. pzerra@emory.edu.

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Abstract

The formation of factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitors in hemophilia A patients involves complex immune responses, including the activation of CD4 T cells and B cells. Marginal zone (MZ) B cells, an innate-like B cell population in the spleen, play a key role in the early stages of inhibitor development by rapidly responding to blood-borne antigens. These cells are uniquely positioned to capture and present FVIII to CD4 T cells, initiating a robust immune response that can lead to the formation of neutralizing antibodies. This chapter explores the critical role of MZ B cells in FVIII inhibitor development, focusing on their function in antigen presentation and their potential as therapeutic targets to prevent inhibitor formation. Using immunohistochemistry (IHC) and flow cytometry, we investigate the interactions between MZ B cells, CD4 T cells, and other immune components in the spleen, providing a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying FVIII inhibitor development. By elucidating these immune interactions, we aim to inform the development of novel strategies to mitigate FVIII inhibitor formation in hemophilia A patients.

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Blood Coagulation Factor InhibitorsB-LymphocytesFactor VIIIHemophilia AAnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingAntigen PresentationCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesFlow CytometryHumansImmunohistochemistrySpleenAntibodies, NeutralizingBlood Coagulation Factor InhibitorsFactor VIIIFlow CytometryFVIII InhibitorsHemophilia AImmunohistochemistryMarginal Zone B Cell DepletionMarginal Zone B CellsRecombinant Human FVIII

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