It makes sense that antibodies are discarded when they are not needed as the human body is rather efficient in that way.
Memory T and B cells are there for a reason.
Sure response time to an infection will be slightly longer but it will be way faster than finding a matching antibody the traditional way when the damage has been already done to your lungs.
Memory T and B cells are there for a reason.
Sure response time to an infection will be slightly longer but it will be way faster than finding a matching antibody the traditional way when the damage has been already done to your lungs.