Concept information
Preferred term
memory B cell
Definition
- Memory B cells (MBCs) are a B cell sub-type that are formed within germinal centers following primary infection. Memory B cells can survive for decades and repeatedly generate an accelerated and robust antibody-mediated immune response in the case of re-infection (also known as a secondary immune response). (Wikipedia)
Broader concept
Creator
- Patricia Fener
In other languages
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French
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lymphocyte B de mémoire
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/C0X-LFFJRZ7X-M
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