The role of lactylation in plasma cells and its impact on rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis: insights from single-cell RNA sequencing and machine learning.

Journal: Frontiers in immunology
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by persistent synovitis, systemic inflammation, and autoantibody production. This study aims to explore the role of lactylation in plasma cells and its impact on RA pathogenesis.

Authors

  • Weicong Fu
    Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
  • Tianbao Wang
    Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
  • Yehong Lu
    Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
  • Tiejun Shi
    Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
  • Qining Yang
    Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.