Immunoglobulin genes in autoimmunity.

doi:10.1159/000236507

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Immunoglobulin genes in autoimmunity.

International archives of allergy and immunology - 1 Jan 1993

Leung P S, Gershwin M E

Abstract excerpt

The contribution of V germline genes and somatic mutation as well as the mechanism governing expression of the various V family genes in response to self-antigens are still unknown. Thus, we are still far from understanding the contribution and role of the B cell repertoire in human autoimmunity....

Topics

Autoantibodies
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmunity
Genes, Immunoglobulin
Humans
Immunoglobulin G
Mutation

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