Our data suggest that distinct plasmablast differentiation pathways jointly contribute to peripheral plasmacytosis in SLE, i.e., a cytokine-amplified mucosal "steady-state" plasmablast response, and an autoreactive plasmablast response, representing conventional autoimmunity. Our results indicate an overly activated mucosal immune system in patients with SLE, with both immunologic and clinical implications.
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