Similar to myelopoiesis, the process of lymphopoiesis involves the progression of hematopoietic stem cells through several stages in order to generate lymphoid precusors. T cells, B cells, plasma cells, and natural killer cells can all be derived from these precursors. T cells and B cells in particular undergo stringent methods of selection in an effort to create cells that can effectively combat foreign pathogens yet remain non-reactive to self.
Explore our interactive graphics below by clicking on each cell type to bring up a list of markers expressed at that stage of development.
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