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Immune System Phenomena > Immunogenetic Phenomena > Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte > Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain
Genetic Phenomena > Gene Rearrangement > Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte > Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain

Preferred term

Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • B Cell Light Chain Gene Rearrangement
  • B-Cell Light Chain Gene Rearrangement
  • B Lymphocyte Light Chain Gene Rearrangement
  • B-Lymphocyte Light Chain Gene Rearrangement

Scope note

  • Ordered rearrangement of B-lymphocyte variable gene regions coding for the kappa or lambda IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAINS, thereby contributing to antibody diversity. It occurs during the second stage of differentiation of the IMMATURE B-LYMPHOCYTES.

History note

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015328

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