T-independent antigen

biochemistry

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In immune system: Activation of B cells
The T-independent antigens are usually large polymers with repeating, identical antigenic determinants. Such polymers often make up the outer coats and long, tail-like flagella of bacteria. Immunologists think that the enormous concentration of identical T-independent antigens creates a strong enough stimulus without requiring additional stimulation from…
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