Abtastzellen

Abtastzellen are a type of immune cells that play a crucial role in the immune system's ability to recognize and respond to self-antigens. They are a subpopulation of B cells, which are a type of white blood cell that produce antibodies to help fight infections.

Abtastzellen have the unique ability to recognize and bind to self-antigens, which are proteins that are normally present within an individual's own body. This recognition is mediated by the presence of specific receptors on the surface of the cells, which interact with the self-antigens on the surface of tolerance-inducing cells such as regulatory T cells.

When abtastzellen recognize self-antigens, they become activated and undergo clonal expansion, producing large numbers of cells that are all specific to the same self-antigen. These cells can then arise and induce tolerance in autoreactive lymphocytes, preventing them from attacking and causing damage to the body's own tissues.

Abtastzellen have been found to be present in the lymphoid tissues of mice and humans, and have been linked to autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Research into abtastzellen has shed light on the complex mechanisms underlying immune tolerance, and has potential implications for the development of new treatments for autoimmune diseases.

Further research is needed to understand the exact role of abtastzellen in the immune system and their potential applications in disease treatment and prevention.