Recombination of Gene Segments to Create a B Cell Receptor (IMAGE)

Babraham Institute

Recombination of Gene Segments to Create a B Cell Receptor

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Gene segments with placards have characteristic features that mean they are used frequently, while 'sleeping' gene segments are rarely used. To see this selection in action, see our video presenting the different immune cell types and how they work together (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Adn_t1eoS0).

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Babraham Institute

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