B-Lymphocytes

Overview

B-Lymphocytes (B-Cells) are a type of Lymphocyte, Agranulocyte, White Blood Cell which is manufactured in and matures in Lymphoid Tissue in the Bone Marrow.

 

Immune System

 Mature B-Lymphocytes are stored in the Adenoids, Lymph Nodes and Tonsils for years in readiness to attack Antigens.

 B-Lymphocytes are activated by Macrophages and are also under the constant surveillance of Helper T-Cells (CD4 Cells) that stimulate the conversion of B-Lymphocytes to Plasma Cells.

 B-Lymphocytes are precursors for the production of Plasma Cells that eventually produce Antibodies under instructions from T-Lymphocytes in response to Antigens:

-           ImmunoglobulinIgE (an Antibody) is produced by B-Lymphocytes in response to Antigens (including Allergens).

 

Antioxidants

 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) may improve the function of B-Lymphocytes. 

 

Carbohydrates

 Ginsan (a constituent of Korean Ginseng) may activate B-Lymphocytes.  ^[1]

 Kureha (a constituent of Karawatake Mushrooms) may enhance the proliferation of B-Lymphocytes.  ^[2]

 MGN-3 may enhance the function of B-Lymphocytes. 

 

Carotenoids

 Beta-Carotene may improve the function of B-Lymphocytes.  ^[3]

 

Cytokines

 Interleukin 1 (IL-1) stimulates the growth and differentiation of B-Lymphocytes.

 Interleukin 2 (IL-2) stimulates the proliferation of activated B-Lymphocytes.

 Interleukin 4 (IL-4)stimulates the differentiation of B-Lymphocytes.

 IL-4 stimulates B-Lymphocytes to activate an immune response to various Antigens.

 Interleukin 5 (IL-5) stimulates the activation of B-Lymphocytes.