Function of C3 in a humoral response: iC3b/C3dg bound to an immune complex generated with natural antibody and a primary antigen promotes antigen uptake and the expression of co-stimulatory molecules by all B cells, but only stimulates immunoglobulin synthesis by antigen-specific B cells. [electronic resource]
- Clinical and experimental immunology Jun 1996
- 531-7 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't