Receptors and signaling mechanisms for B‐lymphocyte activation, proliferation and differentiation – Insights from both in vivo and in vitro approaches
2010
During the last three decades, a number of B-lymphocyte specific surface antigens have been defined some of which may also show activation/differentiation specific expression. Here, we review the various signaling events and the receptor-ligand interactions for B-cell development, activation and differentiation. Our discussion and presentation include reviewing the in vivo and in vitro mechanisms. Focus is on the experiments that give us valuable insights into the B cell signaling mechanisms in vitro. Three significant pathways in B-cell development – c-Kit, FLT-3 and IL-7 signaling pathways are elucidated upon. Both antigen dependent and antigen independent mechanisms of B cell stimulation are also reviewed.
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