Prime

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009454",
  "term": "Prime",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "To prepare an immune system for a stronger, more rapid response to a subsequent exposure to an antigen. This involves the initial encounter of naive lymphocytes with an antigen, leading to their activation, proliferation, and differentiation into effector and memory cells. Priming can occur naturally during infection or through vaccination.",
  "synonyms": [
    "priming"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1235 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/prime/"
}