Antigens, CD40

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Antigens, CD40


A member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily found on mature B-LYMPHOCYTES and some EPITHELIAL CELLS, and lymphoid DENDRITIC CELLS. Evidence suggests that CD40-dependent activation of B-cells is important for generation of memory B-cells within the germinal centers.


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