B cells play key roles in th2-type airway immune responses in mice exposed to natural airborne allergens.

B cells play key roles in th2-type airway immune responses in mice exposed to natural airborne allergens.

Humans are frequently exposed to various airborne allergens. In addition to producing antibodies, B cells participate in immune responses via various mechanisms. The roles of B cells in allergic airway inflammation and asthma have been controversial. We examined the functional importance of B cells...

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Main Authors: Li Yin Drake, Koji Iijima, Kenichiro Hara, Takao Kobayashi, Gail M Kephart, Hirohito Kita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4372217?pdf=render

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