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Notch1 is an important mediator for enhancing of B‐cell activation and antibody secretion by N otch ligand
Author(s) -
Kang JungAh,
Kim WooSeok,
Park SungGyoo
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.297
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1365-2567
pISSN - 0019-2805
DOI - 10.1111/imm.12333
Subject(s) - b cell , secretion , microbiology and biotechnology , notch signaling pathway , mediator , ligand (biochemistry) , marginal zone , cell , receptor , antibody , t cell , chemistry , biology , signal transduction , immunology , endocrinology , immune system , biochemistry
Summary The roles of Notch1 and Notch2 in T‐cell function have been well studied, but the functional roles of Notch in B cells have not been extensively investigated, except for Notch2 involvement in peripheral marginal zone B‐cell differentiation. This study examined the roles of Notch1 in murine primary B cells. During B‐cell activation by B‐cell receptor ligation, Notch1 was up‐regulated while Notch2 was not. In addition, Notch1 up‐regulation itself did not contribute to the further activation of B cells, but the Notch ligand was important for Notch1‐mediated further B‐cell activation. Moreover, Notch1 deficiency significantly decreased B‐cell activation and antibody secretion under the presence of Notch ligand. These data suggest that Notch1 is an important mediator for enhancing B‐cell activation and antibody secretion by Notch ligand.