Antibody Production
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Top explanations for Antibody Production
Serology Concepts — Forensic Biology▶ 1:35So here's the keyAll immunogens are antigens because if they cause antibody production, those antibodies can definitely react with themBut, and this is the crucial part, not all antigens are immunogenicThe Immune System Explained — Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach▶ 38:17The second exposure triggers the secondary immune responseAnd the memory cells activate rapidly, leading to incredibly fast clonal expansion and antibody production at prodigious ratesWe're talking up to 2 ,000 molecules per second per plasma cellAlterations in Immunity — Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children▶ 39:55The scientific community points to a combination of hormonal and genetic factorsEstrogens tend to stimulate immune responses, particularly antibody production while androgens like testosterone tend to be immunosuppressiveBut the genetic aspect is even more compelling