Phenomena and Processes

Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Genes

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).

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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).

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4 entry terms
  • Genes, Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain
  • Ig Heavy Chain Genes
  • Genes, Immunoglobulin VH Germ Line
  • Immunoglobulin VH Germ Line Genes

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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2006; use GENES, IMMUNOGLOBULIN 1987-2005

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  1. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.335.300

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D050438. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D050438
  2. Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71235504