Prolymphocyte

Prolymphocytes are cells of the immune system that provide protection against various infections and other pathogens. These cells play an important role in maintaining normal immune system function in the human body.

Prolymphocytes are a group of lymphocytes that are in the process of developing and maturing into mature lymphocytes. They differ from other cells of the immune system in their structure and function. This is due to the fact that their function is not only to protect against infections, but also to regulate the activity of other lymphocytes and the production of antibodies.

When an infection develops in the body, prolymphocytes are detected and begin the process of maturation. This occurs due to the active exchange of signals between cells, which accelerate the maturation process and lead to the production of antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that fight infectious agents and help the immune system eliminate infection.

Due to their versatility, prolymphocytes require a lot of nutrients and energy to maintain their activity. Because of this, these cells are called “voting immune cells” because they provide ongoing support to the rest of the immune system. However, despite their many benefits, prolymphocytes also face food shortages and other problems that affect their activity.

Despite the fact that these lymphocytes have the potential for antiviral protection, the main way the prolymphocyte fights infectious agents is by producing antibodies. Immunoglobulins are produced by two types of B cells: plasma cells and natural killer cells.

Plasma cells carry out the main work of producing antibodies through intensive mitotic division and synthesis of proteins, which over time break down into products of immunoglobulin evolution - antibodies that perform various functions of destroying the pathogen.

When the body encounters a pathogen, active production of immunoglobulin-forming cells begins. For example, patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma produce large amounts of IgM, which is the most effective antibody against virus-like particles such as HIV, hepatitis C or Epstein-Barr virus.

Other types of B-cell derivatives include secretory immunoglobulin A, which is responsible for binding the virus to the respiratory tract, thereby allowing it to fight viral infections in humans. Another important immunoglobulin derivative is antigen-binding gamma globulin.