Humoral immunity

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Used for

B cell acquired immunodeficiency, B cell inborn immunodeficiency, bursa dependent immunity, combined T and B cell acquired immunodeficiency, humoral acquired immunodeficiency, humoral inborn immunodeficiency

Broader Terms

immunity

Narrower Terms

antibody formation

Related Terms

B lymphocyte, bursa of Fabricius

Scope Note

immunity mediated by antibodies.

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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