title: Distribution of B lymphocyte subsets in normal lymphoid tissue.
abstract: Using the ABC avidin-biotin peroxidase techniques and a series of monoclonal antibodies against B cell associated antigens, the anatomical distribution of B lymphocyte subsets was studied in reactive lymph node, tonsil and spleen. Evidence is presented for at least five major phenotypically distinct B cell subsets, each localized to specific compartments of peripheral lymphoid tissue. The possible relationship of these subsets of B lymphocytes to activation, maturation and function in the B cell lineage is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000276:immunology; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000276:immunology; D008221:Lymphoid Tissue / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology*; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000276:immunology; D013154:Spleen / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal