Fyn kinase is required for optimal humoral responses.

The generation of antigen-specific antibodies and the development of immunological memory require collaboration between B and T cells. T cell-secreted IL-4 is important for B cell survival, isotype switch to IgG1 and IgE, affinity maturation, and the development of germinal centers (GC). Fyn, a memb...

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Main Authors: Natalia S Chaimowitz, Yves T Falanga, John J Ryan, Daniel H Conrad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3620480?pdf=render