OBO ID: CL:0000845
Term Name: marginal zone B cell Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • marginal zone B lymphocyte
  • marginal zone B-cell
  • marginal zone B-lymphocyte
  • MZ B cell
  • MZ B lymphocyte
  • MZ B-cell
  • MZ B-lymphocyte
Definition: A mature B cell that is located in the marginal zone of the spleen with the phenotype CD23-negative and CD21-positive and expressing a B cell receptor usually reactive to bacterial cell wall components or senescent self components such as oxidized-LDL. This cell type is also described as being CD19-positive, B220-positive, IgM-high, AA4-negative, CD35-high. (4)
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Ontology: Cell Ontology
PHENOTYPE No data available