B lymphocyte

synonym: B cell
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12937
Bone marrow-derived lymphocyte, expressing an antigen-receptor complex composed of membrane-bound immunoglobulin (Ig) and associated molecular chains.
Note: B-cell receptors (BCRs) interact with epitopes directly [no major histocompatibility complex (MHC) restriction]. Mature activated B lymphocytes (plasma cells) produce antibody and are efficient antigen-presenting cells (APCs).
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1133 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'B lymphocyte' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12937 RIS BibTex EndNote
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