class switch

noun

The change in the immunoglobulin heavy chain constant region in a B cell, producing a different antibody isotype while preserving antigen specificity.

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Meanings

nounclass switch (plural class switches)

plural class switches

  1. molecular biologybiochemistryThe change in the immunoglobulin heavy chain constant region in a B cell, producing a different antibody isotype while preserving antigen specificity.
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