Humoral Immunity
Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29678-2_2270
Definition
Humoral Immunity denotes that aspect of immunity that is mediated by secreted antibodies, produced in the cells of the B lymphocyte lineage or plasma cells (B cells).
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