B-cell differentiation/growth factors

Various substances, usually obtained from the supernatant of T-cell cultures, such as interleukin 4, 5, and 6. These substances are necessary for B-cell growth, maturation, and differentiation into plasma cells or B memory cells.

(05 Mar 2000)


Terms mentioned in text: substances, supernatant, cell cultures, interleukin, necessary, cell growth, maturation, differentiation, plasma cells, memory cells
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