Humoral immunity refers to antibody-mediated immune responses. Antibodies are produced by plasma cells and protect the host from infection in three main ways: by binding to pathogens to inhibit ...

“While the importance of antibodies in immunity is well understood ... fills this void by making direct decoding of the antibody-mediated immune response a reality,” said Mingjie Xie, Rapid ...

In contrast, active immunity can be induced through ... pathogen can then occur through mechanisms resembling antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). IgD is primarily known for ...

Induces potent and long-lasting immune responses to defined antigens or whole pathogens (particles), mainly through the induction of high-affinity antibodies derived from GCs and produced by ...

A specialized protein produced by the immune system that helps destroy disease-causing organisms. An antibody is a component of humoral immunity. Antibodies can be effective defenders against both ...

“By examining a diverse group of lupus patients who have never been exposed to COVID-19 viral infections, we explore both antibody-based and cellular-based immunity. We identify key factors that ...