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Article Excerpts about B-cells

B cells — small white blood cells crucial to the immune defenses. Also known as B lymphocytes, they come from bone marrow and develop into blood cells called plasma cells, which are the source of antibodies. (Source: excerpt from Microbes in Sickness and in Health - Publications, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: NIAID)

B cell: a type of lymphocyte, which is an immune system cell. Among its many roles, the B cell produces antibodies that bind antigens. (Source: excerpt from Understanding Autoimmune Disease: NIAID)

Summary Information: B-cells

B-cells: Immune system cells that produce antibodies to protect against bacteria and other infections.

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Organ types: White blood cells (5)

Related organs: antibodies, plasma cells, T-cells, immune system (145), white blood cells (5)

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