Splenic marginal zone B cells take up blood-borne antigens. These B cells are now reported to continuously transport antigens to the follicles, a process that ensures efficient delivery of blood-borne antigens to follicular dendritic cells.
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Kraal, G. Antigens take the shuttle. Nat Immunol 9, 11–12 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/ni0108-11
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/ni0108-11