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Concept information

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lymphocyte proliferation

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information Morphologic alteration of small B lymphocytes or T lymphocytes in culture into large blast-like cells able to synthesize DNA and RNA and to divide mitotically. It is induced by interleukins, mitogens such as phytohemagglutinins, and by specific antigens. It may also occur in vivo, as in graft rejection.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • blastogenesis
  • blast transformation
  • lymphoblast transformation
  • lymphocyte activation
  • lymphocyte stimulation
  • lymphocyte transformation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23448

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