Definition of B cell helper T cells in rheumatoid arthritis and their behavior during treatment

Immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not yet clearly defined. Besides known B-cell involvement, RA development and evolution involves CD4+ T helper cell homeostasis dysregulation. Imbalance between Th17 cells and regulatory T cells have been reported and may contribute to sustained inflammation. Since the last decade, increasing reports focused on a newly described CD4+ T helper cell subset, called T follicular helper (Tfh) cells,...