Figure 9.7. Different cytokines induce switching to different isotypes.

Figure 9.7Different cytokines induce switching to different isotypes

The individual cytokines induce (violet) or inhibit (red) production of certain isotypes. Much of the inhibitory effect is probably the result of directed switching to a different isotype. These data are drawn from experiments with mouse cells.

From: B-cell activation by armed helper T cells

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