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memory B cell

Term ID
CL:0000787
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. (4)
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