Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain

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.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): G05.344.401.601, G12.500.274.601

MeSH Unique ID: D015328

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
• B-Lymphocyte kappa-Chain Gene Rearrangement
• B Lymphocyte kappa Chain Gene Rearrangement
• B Cell kappa-Chain Gene Rearrangement
• B Cell kappa Chain Gene Rearrangement
• B-Lymphocyte lambda-Chain Gene Rearrangement
• B Lymphocyte lambda Chain Gene Rearrangement
• B Cell lambda-Chain Gene Rearrangement
• B Cell lambda Chain Gene Rearrangement

Previous Indexing:

• B Lymphocytes/immunology (1977-1988)
• DNA/genetics (1977-1988)
• Genes, Immunoglobulin (1977-1988)
• Immunoglobulins, Light Chain/genetics (1977-1988)

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Gene Rearrangement
Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte
Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain

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Immune System Phenomena
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Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte
Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain