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Macromolecules associated with the membrane of B cells mediate three major functions of B cells. The first function is recognition of antigen, leading to the activation and proliferation of resting B cells as well as the differentiation of plasma and memory cells. The second function is binding and internalization of antigen, followed by its processing for presentation of peptides to T cells in association with MHC molecules. The third function consists of delivering signal via cytokines and costimultory molecules.
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- Cord Blood
- Costimulatory Molecule
- Recombination Signal Sequence
- Peripheral Lymphoid Organ
- Neonatal Immunity
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(2005). Phenotypic Characteristics of Neonatal B Cells. In: Bona, C. (eds) Neonatal Immunity. Contemporary Immunology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-825-0_3
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