Switched CD21 –/low B cells with an antigen-presenting phenotype in the infant thymus

Half of all B cells in the human thymus are mature CD21 –/low AIRE-expressing cells with a professional antigen presenting cell phenotype, implying a role in T-cell selection and therefore critical in preventing autoimmunity. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

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