Mnemonics: B Lymphocytes

Author: V. Dimov, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at University of Chicago
Reviewer: S. Randhawa, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at LSU (Shreveport) Department of Allergy and Immunology

Mnemonic for mature B cells - 3 types

M

Mature B cells

Main B cell type

Marginal zone B cells

I/1

B1 B cell

Innate

Intestine

Two

B2 B cell

Two

T cell dependent

B Cell Types (click to enlarge the image).

B cell inhibition

2 or II
CD22
Fc gamma RII
ITIM motifs (II)

Published: 10/26/2009
Updated: 08/26/2010