CD3+ B-1a Cells as a Mediator of Disease Progression in Autoimmune-Prone Mice

B-1a cells are distinguishable from conventional B cells, which are designated B-2 cells, on the basis of their developmental origin, surface marker expression, and functions. In addition to the unique expression of the CD5 antigen, B-1a cells are characterized by the expression level of CD23. Altho...

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Main Authors: Wakako Yamamoto, Hidemi Toyoda, Dong-qing Xu, Ryo Hanaki, Mari Morimoto, Daisuke Nakato, Takahiro Ito, Shotaro Iwamoto, Motoki Bonno, Shigeki Tanaka, Masahiro Hirayama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9289417