An antigen is a molecular structure on the surface of a pathogen that the immune system recognizes as foreign or potentially harmful. They stimulate the production of antibodies or activate other immune cells to attack and neutralize it.

Antigens

B Cells are responsible for the production of antibodies, also called immunoglobulins. Antibodies are present in both the blood and tissue fluids and are involved in the body’s defense against pathogens and toxins.

Antibodies

B lymphocytes or B cells, mature in the bone marrow and are responsible for the production of glycoproteins called antibodies, or immunoglobulins. 

B Cells in the Adaptive immune response

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When specific immunity involves antibody production it is referred to as humoral immunity.

Humoral Immunity

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