42.13: Antibodies - Antibody Functions - Biology LibreTexts
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Web ResultOct 31, 2023 · Key Points. Antibodies are produced by plasma cells, but, once secreted, can act independently against extracellular pathogen and toxins. Antibodies bind to specific antigens on pathogens; this binding can inhibit pathogen infectivity by blocking key extracellular sites, such as receptors involved in host …
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