Also known as IGK@, immunoglobulin kappa locus
Immunoglobulin kappa locus, also known as IGK@, is a region on the p arm of human chromosome 2, region 11.2 (2p11.2), that contains genes for the kappa (κ) light chains of antibodies (or immunoglobulins).
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IGK- Name
- immunoglobulin kappa locus
- Type
- protein-coding
- Aliases
- IGK@
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- cytogenetic location
- 2p11.2
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Immunoglobulin kappa locus, also known as IGK@, is a region on the p arm of human chromosome 2, region 11.2 (2p11.2), that contains genes for the kappa (κ) light chains of antibodies (or immunoglobulins).
In humans the κ chain is coded for by V (variable), J (joining) and C (constant) genes in this region. These genes undergo V(D)J recombination to generate a diverse repertoire of immunoglobulins.
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Q229883
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human chromosome 2
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