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Atypical B cells shift immune roles as they develop, malaria study finds
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B cells are an important part of the immune system and help the body recognize and fight infections. A group of B cells known as atypical B cells has attracted considerable interest among researchers in recent years. They occur in several infections, but also in connection with v
B cells are an important part of the immune system and help the body recognize and fight infections. A group of B cells known as atypical B cells has attracted considerable interest among researchers in recent years. They occur in several infections, but also in connection with vaccinations and certain inflammatory diseases.
Despite extensive research, it has long remained unclear how these cells arise and what function they serve.
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