Interactive Human Cell Map
BD® Human Cell Map is an interactive tool containing key cell information to support researchers plan their experiments. This easy-to-navigate display provides information such as immune cell hierarchies, immunophenotypes, links to technical and scientific resources as well as pre-optimized multicolor flow cytometry panels and data.
Step 1
Selectyour favorite cell type
Step 2
Discoverkey cell markers and view relevant technical and scientific content
Step 3
Explorepre-optimized multicolor flow cytometry panels
Select a cell type
B Cells
General Info
B lymphocytes, or B cells, are a subset of adaptive immune cells that start maturation in the fetal liver and postnatal bone marrow. B cells are known for supporting humoral immunity through antibody production, but also carry out other key functions such as phagocytosis and antigen presentation. Cells committed to the B cell lineage express CD19 and other markers during maturation and differentiation. B cells remain an active area of research because they play a critical role in the immune system. Perturbations in B cell development or function are implicated in several disease states. Understanding the basis of B cell function and dysfunction is of interest for the development of new vaccines and therapies.
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For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.