Antibody/antigen binding

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  In humoral immune response, the antibodies produced by B cells cause the destruction of foreign invading microbes and prevent spread of intracellular infections. (1) Antigen trigger the activation of B cells and their differentiation into antibody secreting

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  The antigen binding molecule (antibody) at later stages is of low molecular weight.

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  In the presence of helper T cells, the B cells become plasma cells and secrete antibody directed against the antigen.