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How are B-lymphocytes activated?

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1. Activation of B lymphocytes takes place when there is binding of their B cell receptor to either soluble or membrane bound antigen.

As a result, B cell receptor becomes activated and gives rise to a signalling cascade.

2. B lymphocytes also get activated through stimulation by an activated helper T cell. Helper T cells produce cytokines, which will result in additional stimulation of B lymphocytes.

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