Article
Variations in the germinal center response revealed by genetically diverse mouse strains.
Immunology and cell biology - 1 Nov 2024
Aubin Anne-Marie, Vdovenko Daria, Collin Roxanne, Balmer Lois, Coderre Lise, Morahan Grant, Lombard-Vadnais Félix, Lesage Sylvie
Abstract excerpt
The humoral response is complex and involves multiple cellular populations and signaling pathways. Bacterial and viral infections, as well as immunization regimens, can trigger this type of response, promoting the formation of microanatomical cellular structures called germinal centers (GCs). GCs formed in secondary lymphoid organs support the differentiation of high-affinity plasma cells and memory B cells....
Topics
- Animals
- Germinal Center
- Mice
- Genetic Variation
- B-Lymphocytes
- Spleen
- Peyer's Patches
- Plasma Cells
- Immunity, Humoral
- Lymph Nodes
- Sheep
- Immunization
