antibody development

Antibody development is a vital process in the immune system. When the body detects harmful substances like viruses or bacteria, it produces specialized proteins called antibodies. These antibodies are created by immune cells known as B cells. Each antibody is designed to attach to a specific invader, neutralizing it or marking it for destruction by other immune cells. The body retains a memory of these antibodies, allowing it to respond more quickly if the same invader reappears. This is why vaccinations can be effective; they prepare the immune system by introducing a harmless version of a pathogen to stimulate antibody production.