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Characterization of B-1b cells as antigen presenting cells in the immune response to gp43 from Paracoccidioides brasiliensis in vitro.
Immunology letters - 1 Aug 2002
Vigna Ana Flavia Grandi, Godoy Luiz Claudio, Rogerio de Almeida Sandro, Mariano Mario, Lopes José Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Antigen presentation is an essential stage in the development of immune response to a specific antigen. This response can lead to the production of antibodies and/or effector T lymphocyte activation. Macrophages, dendritic cells and B-lymphocytes, among others, act as antigen presenting cells. B-lymphocytes capture antigenic particles through a surface receptor of IgM nature. The interaction IgM-antigen leads to...
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