activation-induced B cell apoptotic process

Term ID

GO:0071948

Synonyms

• activated B cell apoptosis
• activation-induced B cell apoptosis
• activation-induced B-cell apoptosis
• activation-induced cell death of B cells
• activation-induced cell death of B lymphocytes
• activation-induced cell death of B-cells
• activation-induced cell death of B-lymphocytes

Definition

B cell apoptotic process that occurs upon engagement of either the B cell receptor or CD40. Engagement of either receptor, but not both, leads to expression of fas or related receptors that make the B cell susceptible to fas-ligand mediated death. (2)

References

Ontology

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