Parameter | Interpretation |
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β | Pathogen rate of reproduction |
σ | Pathogen virulence and cytotoxic action of T-lymphocytes |
γ | Intensity of a pathogen binding |
ρ | Intensity of antibody production |
α | Intensity of plasma cell production |
η | Number of antibodies needed to neutralize a single antigen |
| Average antibody lifespan |
| Average plasma cell lifespan |
μ m | Host recovery rate |
τ | Period of time needed for the clone formation |
C ∞ | Homeostatic concentration of plasma cells |
P 0 | Initial concentration of a pathogen |