Immunoglobulin

Definition

Immunoglobulins, more commonly known as antibodies, are proteins produced by B-lymphocytes in response to specific antigens. They bind to these antigens to neutralize or mark them for destruction by other immune cells.

Related terms

Antigen: A substance that stimulates an immune response, especially the production of antibodies.

B: lymphocytes - A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies as part of the body's adaptive immune response.

Adaptive Immune Response:

The part of the immune system that adapts its response to specific pathogens it has encountered before, using memory cells to respond more efficiently in future encounters.