B lymphocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001060",
  "term": "B lymphocyte",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of white blood cell, or lymphocyte, that originates and matures in the bone marrow and is a key component of the adaptive immune system. Upon activation by an antigen, B lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells that produce antibodies, or into memory B cells. These cells express B-cell receptors on their surface.",
  "synonyms": [
    "B cell"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B-cell receptor",
    "bone marrow",
    "antigen-presenting cell",
    "lymphocyte",
    "major histocompatibility complex",
    "plasma cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1133 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/b-lymphocyte/"
}