The dynamic structure of the germinal center

被引:128
作者
Camacho, SA
Kosco-Vilbois, MH
Berek, C
机构
[1] Deutsch Rheuma Forschungszentrum, D-10117 Berlin, Germany
[2] Serono Pharmaceut Res Inst, CH-1228 Geneva, Switzerland
来源
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY | 1998年 / 19卷 / 11期
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10.1016/S0167-5699(98)01327-9
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Analysis of germinal centers (GCs) in chronically inflamed human tonsils has led to the dogma that GCs contain two compartments with separate functions: a dark zone where B cells proliferate and hypermutate; and a light zone where selection and differentiation occur. However, here Stephanie Camacho and colleagues discuss immunohistological analysis of splenic GCs arising de novo that reveal a more plastic structure.
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