Macropinocytosis is responsible for the uptake of pathogenic and non-pathogenic mycobacteria by B lymphocytes (Raji cells)

Macropinocytosis is responsible for the uptake of pathogenic and non-pathogenic mycobacteria by B lymphocytes (Raji cells)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The classical roles of B cells include the production of antibodies and cytokines and the generation of immunological memory, these being key factors in the adaptive immune response. However, their role in innate immunity is currentl...

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Main Authors: García-Pérez Blanca Estela, De la Cruz-López Juan José, Castañeda-Sánchez Jorge Ismael, Muñóz-Duarte Ana Rosa, Hernández-Pérez Alma Delia, Villegas-Castrejón Hilda, García-Latorre Ethel, Caamal-Ley Angel, Luna-Herrera Julieta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Macropinocytosis
B lymphocytes
Raji cells
<it>Mycobacterium smegmatis</it>
<it>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</it>
<it>Salmonella typhimurium</it>
Cytoskeleton
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/246

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