Marginal zone and B1B cells unite in the early response against T-independent blood-borne particulate antigens
Marginal zone and B1B cells unite in the early response against T-independent blood-borne particulate antigens
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DOI:
10.1016/s1074-7613(01)00129-7
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发表时间:
2001-05-01
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影响因子:
32.4
通讯作者:
Kearney, JF
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作者:
Martin, F;Oliver, AM;Kearney, JF
The rate of pathogen elimination determines the extent and consequences of an infection. In this context, the spleen with its highly specialized lymphoid compartments plays a central role in clearing blood-borne pathogens. Splenic marginal zone B cells (MZ), by virtue of their preactivated state and topographical location, join B1 B cells to generate a massive wave of IgM producing plasmablasts in the initial 3 days of a primary response to particulate bacterial antigens. Because of the intensity and rapidity of this response, combined with the types of antibodies produced, splenic MZ and B1 B cells endowed with a "natural memory" provide a bridge between the very early innate and the later appearing adaptive immune response.