🧬 Antibody Formation
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B-cells are crucial for the formation of antibodies, special proteins that bind specifically to the antigens of pathogens.
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After B-cells encounter the pathogen and are supported by helper T-cells, they differentiate into so-called plasma cells.
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- Plasma cells produce large amounts of antibodies.
- The antibodies mark pathogens, allowing other immune cells to recognize and eliminate them easily.
- Some antibodies directly block important functions of the pathogen, such as preventing entry into body cells.
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The antibody process takes several days, but enables the immune system to develop a highly specific and effective defense against the current pathogen.
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