Fig. 12: Activation of a B-lymphocyte
through the Cross Linking of B-Cell Receptors by TI-2 Antigens
TI-2 antigens, such as capsular
polysaccharides, are molecules with multiple, repeating subunits. These repeating
subunits activate B-lymphocytes by simultaneously cross-linking a number of
B-cell receptors. This cross-linking activates chemical signals that lead to
transcription of antibody and cytokine genes.
Illustration of Activation of a B-lymphocyte through the Cross Linking of B-Cell Receptors by TI-2 Antigens .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology,
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: August, 2019
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