Production of cytokines by human B cells in health and disease

被引:178
作者
Pistoia, V
机构
[1] Laboratory of Oncology, Scientific Institute G. Gaslini, 16148 Genova
来源
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY | 1997年 / 18卷 / 07期
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10.1016/S0167-5699(97)01080-3
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
For many years, the only function attributed to B cells was that of antibody production. However, activated B cells can also serve as potent antigen-presenting cells for CD4(+) T cells and can produce a large number of cytokines. Here, Vito Pistoia reviews the spectrum of cytokines produced by human B cells and discusses their biological relevance in health and disease.
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页码:343 / 350
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