Term Name: Bm3 B cell
Synonyms: Bm3 B lymphocyte, Bm3 B-cell, Bm3 B-lymphocyte, centroblast
Definition: A germinal center B cell that is rapidly dividing and has the phenotype IgD-negative, CD38-positive, and CD77-positive. Somatic hypermutation of the immunoglobulin V gene region can occur during proliferation of this cell type.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000965]

Relationships
develops from: Bm2' B cell
develops into: Bm3-delta B cell
is a type of: germinal center B cell
capable_of: somatic hypermutation of immunoglobulin genes
has_plasma_membrane_part: ADP-ribosyl cyclase 1 lactosylceramide 4-alpha-galactosyltransferase
lacks_plasma_membrane_part: IgD immunoglobulin complex