hrp0094fc5.2 | Sex Development and Gender Incongruence | ESPE2021

Unexpected impact of sex hormones on B-cells in trans- and cis-gendered healthy young people

Peckham Hannah , Rosser Elizabeth C , Radziszewska Anna , Robinson George , Martin-Gutierrez Lucia , De Gruijter Nina M , Jury Elizabeth C , Butler Gary E , Ciurtin Coziana ,

Background: Cis-gender females are known to mount stronger immune responses to invading pathogens or vaccines than cis-gender males. However, this is also associated with increased risk of autoimmunity. Little is known about the immunophenotypes of transgender individuals on gender-affirming hormonal treatment, despite growing evidence that hormones influence the immune system. Via the process of class-switch recombination (CSR), B-cell immunoglobulin isotype ...