Humoral immunity
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B cell acquired immunodeficiency, B cell inborn immunodeficiency, bursa dependent immunity, combined T and B cell acquired immunodeficiency, humoral acquired immunodeficiency, humoral inborn immunodeficiency
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Related Terms
B lymphocyte, bursa of Fabricius
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Scope Note
immunity mediated by antibodies.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- Humoral immunity is that mediated by antibodies.
- Wikipedia Humoral immunity Humoral immunity is the aspect of immunity that is mediated by secreted antibodies, produced in the cells of the B lymphocyte lineage (B cell).
- Long-term anti-nucleoprotein cellular and humoral immunity is induced by intramuscular injection of plasmid DNA containing NP gene.
- falciparum) Age-Related Increase of Humoral Immunity Is Observed in African Children November 23rd, 1998 An age-related increase of agglutinating activity in sera from children living in malaria-endemic areas of Africa has been reported.
- The main cell type in humoral immunity is the B cell, which produces antibodies that protect the body against bacteria.
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