Marginal zone B (MZ B) cells are easily activated by low levels of antigen, act as potent antigen-presenting cells for naive T cells, and produce short-lived IgM antibody-forming cells involved in early defense against blood-borne pathogens and autoreactive B cell responses.

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  3. The Innate Immune System - Immunopaedia

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• antigen concept
• antigen-presenting cells concept