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I read that you have millions of b cells. how does one b cell find the right specific antigen it fits to if there's so many of them?

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Dr. Kevin Carr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Antigens get held...: Each B cell recognizes only 1 unique antigen. We need > 1 million B cells to ensure most antigens are recognized. Collectively, B cells could likely recognize any organic molecule that could exist. The process does not rely on random encounters. Specialized cells trap and hold antigens where circulating B cells get the chance to recognize them.

Answered 11/27/2017

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