B-lymphocyte development and function remains an exciting area of
research for those interested in the physiology and pathology of the immune
system in higher animals. While recent advances in genetics and cellular and
molecular biology have provided a large spectrum of powerful new
experimental tools in this field, it is both time consuming and often very
difficult for a student or just any bench-side worker to identify a reliable
experimental protocol in the ocean of the literature.
The aim of B Cell Protocols is to provide a collection of diverse protocols
ranging from the latest inventions and applications to some classic, but still
frequently used methods in B-cell biology. The authors of the various chapters
are all highly qualified scientists who are either the inventors or expert users of
these methods. Their extensive experience in mastering a particular method
provides not only the step-by-step details of a reproducible protocol, but also
useful troubleshooting tips that readers will appreciate in their daily work. We
hope that this book will be helpful for both beginning and experienced
researchers in the field in designing or modifying an experimental approach,
and exploring a biological question from multiple angles.