Term Name:	marginal zone B cell differentiation
Synonyms:	marginal zone B cell development, marginal zone B lymphocyte differentiation, marginal zone B-cell differentiation, marginal zone B-lymphocyte differentiation
Definition:	The process in which a B cell in the spleen acquires the specialized features of a marginal zone B cell. Marginal zone B cells are localized in a distinct anatomical region of the spleen that represents the major antigen-filtering and scavenging area (by specialized macrophages resident there). It appears that they are preselected to express a BCR repertoire similar to B-1 B cells, biased toward bacterial cell wall constituents and senescent self-components (such as oxidized LDL).
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0002315]    QuickGO    AmiGO