B cells (also called B lymphocytes) are a type of white blood cell and a part of the immune system. These cells contribute to a process called the adaptive immune response that is important for protecting the body against infections. Specifically, these cells contribute to humoral immunity by producing immunoglobulin (antibodies) that recognize and stick to …
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A plasmacytoma is a tumour made up of specialized immune cells called plasma cells. When a plasmacytoma forms outside of a bone it is called an extraosseous plasmacytoma. If only a single tumour is found in a bone without evidence of abnormal plasma cells in other parts of the body, it is called a solitary …
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What are inflammatory cells? Inflammatory cells are part of the body’s natural defense response to injury or disease. They are part of the immune system. These cells have many roles in the body such as destroying and eliminating a disease (such as a virus), calling other inflammatory cells to respond to the disease, or helping …
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