A plasma cell, situated in its survival niche, putting out Y shaped antibodies (IMAGE)

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A plasma cell, situated in its survival niche, putting out Y shaped antibodies

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A plasma cell, situated in its survival niche, putting out Y shaped antibodies. Long-lived plasma cells are needed for successful vaccines as they can produce anti-virus antibodies for decades.

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Image: Tarlinton lab

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