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Decreased proportion of memory B cells

MedGen UID:
893145
Concept ID:
C4072913
Finding
Synonym: Decreased memory B cell count
 
HPO: HP:0030374

Definition

A reduction in the normal proportion of memory B cells (CD19+/CD27+) in circulation relative to the total number of B cells. Memory B cells develop from naive B cells. Upon antigen rechallenge, memory B cells rapidly expand and differentiate into plasma cells under the cognate control of memory Th cells (Phase IV). [from HPO]

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  • CROGVDecreased proportion of memory B cells

Conditions with this feature

Kabuki syndrome
MedGen UID:
162897
Concept ID:
C0796004
Congenital Abnormality
Kabuki syndrome (KS) is characterized by typical facial features (long palpebral fissures with eversion of the lateral third of the lower eyelid; arched and broad eyebrows; short columella with depressed nasal tip; large, prominent, or cupped ears), minor skeletal anomalies, persistence of fetal fingertip pads, mild-to-moderate intellectual disability, and postnatal growth deficiency. Other findings may include: congenital heart defects, genitourinary anomalies, cleft lip and/or palate, gastrointestinal anomalies including anal atresia, ptosis and strabismus, and widely spaced teeth and hypodontia. Functional differences can include: increased susceptibility to infections and autoimmune disorders, seizures, endocrinologic abnormalities (including isolated premature thelarche in females), feeding problems, and hearing loss.
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, type III caused by mutation in PRKCD
MedGen UID:
816258
Concept ID:
C3809928
Disease or Syndrome
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome type III is an autosomal recessive disorder of immune dysregulation. The phenotype is variable, but most patients have significant lymphadenopathy associated with variable autoimmune manifestations. Some patients may have recurrent infections. Lymphocyte accumulation results from a combination of impaired apoptosis and excessive proliferation (summary by Oliveira, 2013). For a general description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of ALPS, see 601859.
Severe combined immunodeficiency due to CTPS1 deficiency
MedGen UID:
863054
Concept ID:
C4014617
Disease or Syndrome
IMD24 is an autosomal recessive immunodeficiency characterized by the impaired capacity of activated T and B cells to proliferate in response to antigen receptor-mediated activation. Patients have early onset of severe chronic viral infections, mostly caused by herpesviruses, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and varicella zoster virus (VZV); they also suffer from recurrent encapsulated bacterial infections, a spectrum typical of a combined deficiency of adaptive immunity (CID) (summary by Martin et al., 2014).
Proteasome-associated autoinflammatory syndrome 2
MedGen UID:
1648482
Concept ID:
C4747989
Disease or Syndrome
Proteasome-associated autoinflammatory syndrome-2 (PRAAS2) is an autosomal dominant disorder with onset in early infancy. Affected individuals develop severe inflammatory neutrophilic dermatitis, autoimmunity, and variable immunodeficiency (summary by Poli et al., 2018). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of PRAAS, see PRAAS1 (256040).
Immunodeficiency 15a
MedGen UID:
1648385
Concept ID:
C4748694
Disease or Syndrome
Immunodeficiency 15A (IMD15A) is an autosomal dominant primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by relatively late onset of recurrent respiratory tract infections and lymphopenia, combined with immune activation of both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. One patient presented with inflammatory disease and possible ectodermal defect.
Immunodeficiency 60
MedGen UID:
1681890
Concept ID:
C5193072
Disease or Syndrome
Immunodeficiency-60 and autoimmunity (IMD60) is an autosomal dominant primary immunologic disorder characterized by inflammatory bowel disease and recurrent sinopulmonary infections. The age at symptom onset is highly variable, ranging from infancy to mid-adulthood. Laboratory studies show dysregulation of both B and T cells, with variably decreased immunoglobulin production, decreased T-regulatory cells, and overall impaired lymphocyte maturation (summary by Afzali et al., 2017).
Immunodeficiency 62
MedGen UID:
1673905
Concept ID:
C5193109
Disease or Syndrome
Immunodeficiency-62 (IMD62) is an autosomal recessive primary immunologic disorder clinically characterized by onset of recurrent upper and lower respiratory infections late in the first decade of life. Patients may also have increased viral susceptibility to varicella zoster virus (VZV) or herpes simplex virus (HSV). Laboratory studies show impaired antibody response to vaccination, low levels of circulating memory B cells, and almost undetectable antibodies. There is also evidence of secondary T-cell dysfunction. The disorder may result from disturbed actin cytoskeleton dynamics causing impaired lymphocyte migration (summary by Bouafia et al., 2019).
Immunodeficiency 85 and autoimmunity
MedGen UID:
1794186
Concept ID:
C5561976
Disease or Syndrome
Immunodeficiency-85 and autoimmunity (IMD85) is an autosomal dominant immunologic disorder characterized by onset of atopic eczema and recurrent respiratory infections in the first decade of life. Affected individuals also develop autoimmune enteropathy with vomiting, diarrhea, and poor overall growth. More variable features may include autoimmune oligoarthritis, interstitial pneumonitis, and EBV viremia. Laboratory studies show hypogammaglobulinemia and abnormal T-cell function, consistent with a combined immunodeficiency (Keskitalo et al., 2019).
Autoinflammatory syndrome, familial, X-linked, Behcet-like 2
MedGen UID:
1808082
Concept ID:
C5575495
Disease or Syndrome
X-linked familial Behcet-like autoinflammatory syndrome-2 (AIFBL2) is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by the onset of inflammatory symptoms in the first decade of life in male patients. Affected males often present with oral mucosal ulceration and skin inflammation. More variable features may include gastrointestinal ulceration, arthritis, recurrent fevers, and iron deficiency anemia. Laboratory studies are consistent with immune dysregulation manifest as increased inflammatory markers and variable immune cell abnormalities, such as decreased NK cells and low memory B cells. One patient presented with recurrent infections and immunodeficiency in addition to autoinflammation. The disorder results from a defect in ELF4, which normally acts as a negative regulator of inflammatory disease. Symptoms may respond to blockade of IL1 (see 147760) or TNFA (191160) (summary by Tyler et al., 2021 and Sun et al., 2022). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of AIFBL, see AIFBL1 (616744).

Professional guidelines

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Li Z, Bi T
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Carvajal Alegria G, Gazeau P, Hillion S, Daïen CI, Cornec DYK
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2017 Oct;53(2):219-236. doi: 10.1007/s12016-017-8608-5. PMID: 28474288

Diagnosis

Li Z, Bi T
J Affect Disord 2025 Jan 1;368:343-358. Epub 2024 Sep 17 doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.09.115. PMID: 39299582
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Sanges S, Germain N, Vignes S, Séguy D, Stabler S, Etienne N, Terriou L, Launay D, Hachulla É, Huglo D, Dubucquoi S, Labalette M, Lefèvre G
J Clin Immunol 2022 Oct;42(7):1461-1472. Epub 2022 Jun 23 doi: 10.1007/s10875-022-01299-1. PMID: 35737255
Peng L, Jin X, Li BY, Zeng X, Liao BH, Jin T, Chen JW, Gao XS, Wang W, He Q, Chen G, Gong LN, Shen H, Wang KJ, Li H, Luo DY
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Carvajal Alegria G, Gazeau P, Hillion S, Daïen CI, Cornec DYK
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2017 Oct;53(2):219-236. doi: 10.1007/s12016-017-8608-5. PMID: 28474288

Therapy

Li Z, Bi T
J Affect Disord 2025 Jan 1;368:343-358. Epub 2024 Sep 17 doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.09.115. PMID: 39299582
Liévin R, Maillard A, Hendel-Chavez H, Krzysiek R, Lancar R, Algarte-Genin M, Costagliola D, Assoumou L, Taoufik Y, Besson C
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Peng B, Hu Q, He R, Hou H, Lian D, Chen Y, Li H, Song L, Gao Y, Chen T, Zhang G, Li J
BMC Complement Med Ther 2023 Feb 21;23(1):62. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-03885-1. PMID: 36810081Free PMC Article
Yilmaz V, Oflazer P, Aysal F, Parman YG, Direskeneli H, Deymeer F, Saruhan-Direskeneli G
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Prognosis

Liévin R, Maillard A, Hendel-Chavez H, Krzysiek R, Lancar R, Algarte-Genin M, Costagliola D, Assoumou L, Taoufik Y, Besson C
Blood Adv 2024 Dec 10;8(23):6017-6027. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2024014116. PMID: 39348664Free PMC Article
Adjei JK, Aniagyei W, Adankwah E, Seyfarth J, Mayatepek E, Berko DA, Ackam N, Annani-Akollor ME, Sakyi SA, Amoako YA, Owusu D, Jacobsen M, Phillips RO
BMC Infect Dis 2023 Jun 12;23(1):393. doi: 10.1186/s12879-023-08370-1. PMID: 37308884Free PMC Article
Kopitar AN, Repas J, Janžič L, Bizjak M, Vesel TT, Emeršič N, Avramovič MZ, Ihan A, Avčin T, Pavlin M
Front Immunol 2023;14:1157702. Epub 2023 Apr 20 doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1157702. PMID: 37153551Free PMC Article
Emsen A, Uçaryılmaz H, Güler T, Artaç H
Turk J Pediatr 2022;64(2):228-238. doi: 10.24953/turkjped.2021.83. PMID: 35611411
Carvajal Alegria G, Gazeau P, Hillion S, Daïen CI, Cornec DYK
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2017 Oct;53(2):219-236. doi: 10.1007/s12016-017-8608-5. PMID: 28474288

Clinical prediction guides

Tang Y, Zou X, Liu P, Dai Y, Wang S, Su X, Yu Y, Tang W, Zhou J, Li C, Mei H, Xiao N, Ou Y, Wang J, Lu G, Lin G, Cheng L
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Emsen A, Uçaryılmaz H, Güler T, Artaç H
Turk J Pediatr 2022;64(2):228-238. doi: 10.24953/turkjped.2021.83. PMID: 35611411
Forestier A, Guerrier T, Jouvray M, Giovannelli J, Lefèvre G, Sobanski V, Hauspie C, Hachulla E, Hatron PY, Zéphir H, Vermersch P, Labalette M, Launay D, Dubucquoi S
Autoimmun Rev 2018 Mar;17(3):244-255. Epub 2018 Jan 16 doi: 10.1016/j.autrev.2017.10.015. PMID: 29343447

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