Exam 3 Flashcards
What are the 3 populations of B cells?
- B-1
- B-2
- Marginal Zone B cells
Where do B-1 B cells usually reside?
body cavities
What is the primary job of B-1 B cells?
protect gut and lung tissue
Where are B-1 B cells generated?
fetal liver (self-renewing)
Does B-1 B cells have diversity?
Not much; no VDJ recombination or class switching
Do B-1 B cells require T helper cells for activation?
No (T cell independent)
B-1 B cell primary produce the _____ isotype
IgM
Do B-1 B cells produce memory B cells?
No
Where do B-2 B cells reside?
most parts of the body
What population of B cells makes up most of the B cell population?
B-2
Where are B-2 B cells generated?
bone marrow
Do B-2 B cells require Helper T cells for activation?
yes (T dependent)
Do B-2 B cells produce memory B cells?
yes
Do B-2 B cells have diversity?
yes; undergo class switching and recombination
What isotypes can B-2 B cells produce?
All the Igs
Where do marginal-zone B cells reside?
marginal zone of spleen
What is the purpose of marginal-zone B cells?
bloodborne pathogens
What isotypes can marginal zone B cells produce?
mainly IgM
sometimes IgG
Where do B cells start and complete thier development?
start: Bone marrow
end: spleen
What is the commitment signal for B cells in the bone marrow?
IL-7
___________ expresses IL-7 while _________ expresses IL-7R
bone marrow
lymphoid precursor
What are the 8 Stages of B-2 cell development
- Early Pro-B
- Late Pro-B
- Large Pre-B
- Small Pre-B
- Immature B
- Transitional 1
- Transitional 2
- Mature B cell
What happens during Early Pro-B stage?
Heavy chain D+J rearrangement
What happens during Late Pro-B stage?
Heavy chain V+DJ rearrangement