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B cells: Mediators of central tolerance.

Authors :
Leavy, Olive
Source :
Nature Reviews Immunology; Jul2015, Vol. 15 Issue 7, p404-404, 1p, 1 Illustration
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses research which reveal the capability of thymic B cells to mediate central T cell tolerance induction following licensing by thymocytes. It indicates that medullary thymic epithelial cells (mTECs) express the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) protein and mediates the expression of tissue-restricted antigens (TRAs). It reveals that B cells that migrate into thymus are licensed by CD4 SP thymocytes to mediate T cell central tolerance through self-antigen presentation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14741733
Volume :
15
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature Reviews Immunology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
103408865
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nri3879