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GO: Biological Process

activation-induced B cell apoptotic process

Term ID
GO:0071948
Synonyms
  • activated B cell apoptosis
  • activation-induced B cell apoptosis
  • activation-induced B-cell apoptosis
  • activation-induced cell death of B cells
  • activation-induced cell death of B lymphocytes
  • activation-induced cell death of B-cells
  • activation-induced cell death of B-lymphocytes
Definition
B cell apoptotic process that occurs upon engagement of either the B cell receptor or CD40. Engagement of either receptor, but not both, leads to expression of fas or related receptors that make the B cell susceptible to fas-ligand mediated death. (2)
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Phenotype
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