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  1. Plasma cell
    Plasma cellType of white blood cell
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    Plasma cell - Wikipedia

    • Plasma cells are large lymphocytes with abundant cytoplasm and a characteristic appearance on light microscopy. They have basophilic cytoplasm and an eccentric nucleus with heterochromatin in a characteristic cartwheel or clock face arrangement. Their cytoplasm also contains a pale zone that on electron microscopy contains an extensive Golgi … See more

    SystemLymphatic system
    Latinplasmocytus
    MeSHD010950
    THH2.00.03.0.01006
    Overview

    Plasma cells, also called plasma B cells or effector B cells, are white blood cells that originate in the lymphoid organs as B cells and secrete large quantities of proteins called antibodies in response to being presented … See more

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    After leaving the bone marrow, the B cell acts as an antigen-presenting cell (APC) and internalizes offending antigens, which are taken up by the B cell through receptor-mediated endocytosis and processed. Pieces of t… See more

    Histology, Plasma Cells - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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    Unlike their precursors, plasma cells cannot switch antibody classes, cannot act as antigen-presenting cells because they no longer display MHC-II, and do not take up antigen because they no longer display significant … See more

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  1. Biology Dictionary
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    Plasma Cells - The Definitive Guide - Biology Dictionary

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    Histology, Plasma Cells - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Dec 30, 2022 · Plasma cells are differentiated B-lymphocyte white blood cells capable of secreting immunoglobulin or antibodies. They play a significant …

    • Author: Hunter C. Allen, Poonam Sharma
    • Published: 2022/12/30
    • Publish Year: 2021

  3. What is a plasma cell?

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    A plasma cell, also known as a plasma B cell, is a type of white blood cell (leukocyte) that plays a crucial role in the immune system's response to infections and foreign substances. Plasma cells are a specialized form of B lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell involved in the production of antibodies (also known as immunoglobulins).Here are some key characteristics and functions of plasma cells: Antibody Production: The primary func... Read more

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    What is the difference between a plasma cell and a normal cell?
    Plasma cells (normal and neoplastic) express CD38 (bright) and CD138. CD138 is more specific but is less sensitive. Normal peripheral blood plasma cells are CD45+. In bone marrow, there are two subsets of plasma cells: one major subset positive for CD45 and a smaller negative one.

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    What does a plasma cell do?
    Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that produces large amounts of antibodies. Antibodies (AKA immunoglobins) are a type of proteins that defend the body from invading pathogens. Once released by the plasma B cells, they circulate in the blood on the lookout for foreign invaders.

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    What is the lifespan of a plasma cell?
    The terminally differentiated or mature plasma cells are non-proliferating, are much larger than B cells, and can secrete large amounts of antibodies. During their lifespan of 2 to 3 days, they continuously synthesize and secrete antibodies with specificity for the antigen that stimulated the plasma cell precursor to proliferate and differentiate.

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    What is the difference between a plasma cell and a B lymphocyte?
    Plasma cells develop from activated naïve B cells. B cells are a type of lymphocyte that forms in the bone marrow. Once the newly-formed B cells have matured, they move from the bone marrow into the lymphatic system where they circulate throughout the body.

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    Plasma cell | Description & Antibody Production

    Mar 4, 2009 · A plasma cell is a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies against foreign substances. Learn how plasma cells are derived …

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      Plasma cells: Anatomy and function - Kenhub

      Nov 2, 2023 · Plasma cells are large, ovoid cells that produce antibodies in response to antigens. They are found in loose connective tissue, especially in areas such as the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Learn more about …

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      Plasma Cells, the Next Generation: Beyond Antibody Secretion

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      Regulation of plasma-cell development - Nature

      Mar 1, 2005 · Plasma cells are the terminally differentiated, non-dividing effector cells of the B-cell lineage. They are cellular factories devoted to the task of synthesizing and...

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      The secret to longevity, plasma cell style | Nature Immunology