B cell activation by cytomegalovirus

J Exp Med. 1983 Dec 1;158(6):2171-6. doi: 10.1084/jem.158.6.2171.

Abstract

Human cytomegalovirus is shown to be a nonspecific polyclonal B cell activator. The B cell response is independent of virus replication and requires little, if any, T cell help.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Cytomegalovirus / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Lymphocyte Activation