plasma cells
Immunoglobulin-secreting lymphocytes
Plasma cells are white blood cells that produce antibodies.
They develop from B lymphocytes after exposure to an antigen—a foreign substance triggering an immune response.
Each plasma cell manufactures large quantities of a single specific antibody, flooding the bloodstream to neutralize pathogens.
The biopsy revealed an abnormal proliferation of plasma cells.
Antibody-secreting immune cells
- memory cellsImmunity's long-term archive
- clonal expansionIdentical daughter cell multiplication
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- long-livedHaving extended lifespan
short-lived · precursor · maturation · activation · lymph node · spleen
Malignant plasma cell neoplasm
- amyloidosisPathological protein deposition disorder
- hypercalcemiaHigh blood calcium
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
Proteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- heavy chainLarger antibody polypeptide
- monoclonalFrom single ancestor cell
Blood cell production process
- stromalOf connective framework tissue
- nicheRecessed wall space
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- medullaryOf the inner tissue
B-cells
Antibody-secreting immune cells
- memory cellsImmunity's long-term archive
- clonal expansionIdentical daughter cell multiplication
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
long-lived · short-lived · precursor · maturation · activation · lymph node · spleen
myeloma
Malignant plasma cell neoplasm
- amyloidosisPathological protein deposition disorder
- hypercalcemiaHigh blood calcium
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- heavy chainLarger antibody polypeptide
class switching
Changing antibody heavy chains
hematopoiesis
Blood cell production process
- stromalOf connective framework tissue
- nicheRecessed wall space
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
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