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Dynamic Aspects of Antigen Binding to B Cells in Immune Induction

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Antigens either immunize B lymphocytes direct, or must be aided by such cells as T cells or macrophages. This is chiefly caused by the physical structure of the antigen's macromolecular “carrier”.

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WILSON, J., FELDMANN, M. Dynamic Aspects of Antigen Binding to B Cells in Immune Induction. Nature New Biology 237, 3–5 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/newbio237003a0

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