Immune response

Last updated on: 26.12.2020

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Reaction of the immune system to antigens.

A distinction is made between:

  • primary immune response (on first contact with the antigen)
  • secondary immune response (on renewed contact with the antigen).

The secondary immune response starts more quickly and is stronger (booster effect). The immune response may involve the production of antibodies or defence cells specialised in the antigen.

Last updated on: 26.12.2020