Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain

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Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain


Ordered rearrangement of B-lymphocyte variable gene regions coding for the kappa or lambda light chains, thereby contributing to antibody diversity. It occurs during the second stage of differentiation of the immature B-lymphocyte.


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