OBO ID: ZFA:0009333
Term Name: memory B cell Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • memory B lymphocyte
  • memory B-cell
  • memory B-lymphocyte
Definition: A memory B cell is a mature B cell that is long-lived, readily activated upon re-encounter of its antigenic determinant, and has been selected for expression of higher affinity immunoglobulin. This cell type has the phenotype CD19-positive, CD20-positive, MHC Class II-positive, and CD138-negative. (1)
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
  • CL:0000787
  • TAO:0009333
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available