memory B cell
[/ˈmɛməri biː sɛl/]
nounpl: memory B cells
célula B de memória
1. A type of B lymphocyte that persists in the body after an initial immune response and quickly produces antibodies upon re-exposure to the same antigen
Memory B cells are responsible for the long-term immunity we develop after vaccination.
As células B de memória são responsáveis pela imunidade de longo prazo que desenvolvemos após a vacinação.
2. A long-lived B cell subset derived from germinal center reactions that can survive for years or decades
The body stores memory B cells to recognize pathogens it has encountered before.
O corpo armazena células B de memória para reconhecer patógenos que já encontrou antes.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term used globally in immunology research and vaccine development. The term gained significant cultural relevance in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, as public discourse increasingly referenced memory B cells and immune response mechanisms in vaccination discussions.
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