Generally, the first body cell to encounter an antigen is a specific type of white blood cell called a macrophage. The macrophage partially digests the antigen and presents some of the antigens proteins on its surface. This is known as antigen presentation. Once the macrophage has presented the proteins, helper T cells recognize these proteins and search for a B cell that is able to produce the needed antibodies. The T cell chemically communicates with the B cell which, upon activation, undergoes a series of cell divisions. B plasma cells and B memory cells are produced. The B plasma cells produce antibodies needed to fight the antigen while the B memory cells circulate in the bloodstream and are available in case of future infection.
I'm pretty sure it is White blood cells, but need to be used to the ailment to produce the right antibodies, its like a puzzle .... to cure a sickness it needs the right puzzle piece. But Due to the White Blood cells doing this they are targeted first by viruses and used as a factory to produce more of that virus.
Lymphocytes produce them within a couple of days.
Antigens
Is a substance produced in response to an anti-gen.
antigen
which is specific to a particular antibody which is specific to a particular antibody which is specific to a particular antibody
antigen
stimulating antibody production
Many different types of lympocytes exist. Each type recognizes one specific antigen and responds by dividing to form a clone. This clone then secretes a specific antibody agaist the antigen.
polyclonal antobody is the antibody produced for many or non specific antigens but antiserum is the antibody for a specific antigen
yes
it can be rised according to the epitopes present in antigen that enters our body..if separate antibody is rised to each specific epitope v call it as monoclonal antibody
lymphocytes
Specific proetins can be detected by its specific mono clonal antibody. Primary antibodies specifically binds to the proetins on the membrane. Secondary antibody interact with primary antibody and signals its presence by chemiluminescence.
An antibody is a glycoprotein that is produced by plasma cells. It consists of heavy chains and light chains. An antigen is a molecule that interacts with an antibody (or T-Cell). When the antigen interaction induces an immune response it is known as an immunogen.