Cannabinoid receptor 2 positions and retains marginal zone B cells within the splenic marginal zone.

Specialized B cells residing in the splenic marginal zone (MZ) continuously survey the blood for antigens and are important for immunity to systemic infections. However, the cues that uniquely attract cells to the MZ have not been defined. Previous work demonstrated that mice deficient in cannabinoi...

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Main Authors: Muppidi, JR, Arnon, T, Bronevetsky, Y, Veerapen, N, Tanaka, M, Besra, G, Cyster, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011