Clonal expansion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002128",
  "term": "Clonal expansion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The rapid proliferation of antigen-specific lymphocytes (B cells or T cells) after encountering their cognate antigen. This process generates a large population of identical cells, or clones, all capable of recognizing and responding to the same specific antigen. It is a fundamental step in mounting an effective adaptive immune response.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "T lymphocyte",
    "clonal selection",
    "lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1145 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/clonal-expansion/"
}