memory B cell

  • label
    • memory B cell
  • CMI-PB alternative term
    • Memory B cell
  • oio:hasExactSynonym
    • memory B-lymphocyte
    • memory B-cell
    • memory B lymphocyte
  • definition
    • A memory B cell is a mature B cell that is long-lived, readily activated upon re-encounter of its antigenic determinant, and has been selected for expression of higher affinity immunoglobulin. This cell type has the phenotype CD19-positive, CD20-positive, MHC Class II-positive, and CD138-negative.
  • type
  • subclass of