B-Cell Receptor (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

B-Cell Receptor

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On resting B-cells, the B-cell receptor forms oligomers from several subunits. The receptors are inactive in this form. The binding of the receptor to a matching binding partner (antigen) results in the dissolution of this oligomer structure and activates the signalling chains in the cell interior (flashes).

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Image: Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology

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