Plasmablast

Plasmablast

Plasmablast (pronunciation: /ˈplazməˌblast/), is a type of B cell that is responsible for producing antibodies in the immune response.

Etymology

The term "plasmablast" is derived from the Greek words "plasma", meaning "something formed or molded", and "blast", meaning "germ" or "sprout".

Function

Plasmablasts are activated B cells that have undergone somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination in the germinal center of a lymph node. They are capable of producing large amounts of antibodies to help fight off infections.

Related Terms

• B cell
• Antibody
• Somatic hypermutation
• Class switch recombination
• Germinal center
• Lymph node

See Also

• Plasma cell
• Immune response
• Immunoglobulin

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Plasmablast
• Wikipedia's article - Plasmablast

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