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Organization, complexity and allelic diversity of the porcine (Sus scrofa domestica) immunoglobulin lambda locus.
Immunogenetics - 1 May 2012
Schwartz John C, Lefranc Marie-Paule, Murtaugh Michael P
Abstract excerpt
We have characterized the organization, complexity, and expression of the porcine (Sus scrofa domestica) immunoglobulin lambda (IGL) light chain locus, which accounts for about half of antibody light chain usage in swine, yet is nearly totally unknown. Twenty-two IGL variable (IGLV) genes were identified that belong to seven subgroups. Nine genes appear to be functional. Eight possess stop codons, frameshifts, or...
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