[HTML][HTML] An overview of B-1 cells as antigen-presenting cells

AF Popi, IM Longo-Maugéri, M Mariano - Frontiers in immunology, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Frontiers in immunology, 2016frontiersin.org
The role of B cells as antigen-presenting cells (APCs) has been extensively studied, mainly
in relation to the activation of memory T cells. Considering the B cell subtypes, the role of B-1
cells as APCs is beginning to be explored. Initially, it was described that B-1 cells are
activated preferentially by T-independent antigens. However, some reports demonstrated
that these cells are also involved in a T-dependent response. The aim of this review is to
summarize information about the ability of B-1 cells to play a role as APCs and to briefly …
The role of B cells as antigen-presenting cells (APCs) has been extensively studied, mainly in relation to the activation of memory T cells. Considering the B cell subtypes, the role of B-1 cells as APCs is beginning to be explored. Initially, it was described that B-1 cells are activated preferentially by T-independent antigens. However, some reports demonstrated that these cells are also involved in a T-dependent response. The aim of this review is to summarize information about the ability of B-1 cells to play a role as APCs and to briefly discuss the role of the BCR and toll-like receptor signals in this process. Furthermore, some characteristics of B-1 cells, such as natural IgM production and phagocytic ability, could interfere in the participation of these cells in the onset of an adaptive response.
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