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Genes, Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain
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Definition
: Genes and gene segments encoding the IMMUNOGLOBULIN HEAVY CHAINS. Gene segments of the heavy chain genes are symbolized V (variable), D (diversity), J (joining), and C (constant).
See Also
Immunoglobulin Gm Allotypes
;
Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains
Examples
Hinge Exons
;
Immunoglobulin Switch Region
Other names
Immunoglobulin VH Germ Line Genes; Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Genes; Genes, Immunoglobulin VH Germ Line