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How do B cells fight Infection?


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  1. B-cells fight infection with the help of antibodies.
  2. B-cells, which are found throughout the body and are part of the immune system, produce antibodies, which are Y-shaped proteins that attack and defend the body against viruses and bacteria.
  3. Antibodies against pathogens are pathogen-specific.
  4. They can latch on to the invading cell's surface and recognize it, allowing them to destroy immune cells.
  5. As a result, B cells are thought to constitute the adaptive humoral immune system that regulates the synthesis of antigen-specific immunoglobulins in response to foreign particles and pathogens.

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