Humoral immunity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005431",
  "term": "Humoral immunity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A component of the adaptive immune system that involves the action of antibodies and other soluble molecules present in body fluids. It is primarily effective against extracellular pathogens and their toxins. B cells are the main orchestrators of this type of immunity, producing specific antibodies.",
  "synonyms": [
    "humorally mediated immunity (HMI)"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "humoral immune response"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1179 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/humoral-immunity/"
}