Naïve lymphocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007741",
  "term": "Naïve lymphocyte",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A lymphocyte that has not yet encountered its specific antigen and therefore has not been activated. These cells circulate through the lymphatic system and secondary lymphoid organs, awaiting activation by antigen-presenting cells. Upon activation, they differentiate into effector cells or memory cells to mount an immune response.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "T lymphocyte",
    "lymphocyte activation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1218 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/naive-lymphocyte/"
}