Receptor editing

Receptor editing is a process that occurs during the maturation of B cells, which are part of the adaptive immune system. ^[1]

5 relations: Antigen, Apoptosis, Autoimmune disease, B cell, Central tolerance.

Antigen

In immunology, an antigen is a molecule capable of inducing an immune response (to produce an antibody) in the host organism.

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Apoptosis

Apoptosis (from Ancient Greek ἀπόπτωσις "falling off") is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.

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Autoimmune disease

An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part.

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B cell

B cells, also known as B lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell of the lymphocyte subtype.

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Central tolerance

Central tolerance, also known as negative selection, is the process of eliminating any developing T or B lymphocytes that are reactive to self.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receptor_editing

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