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light chain [′līt ′chān] (immunology) The smaller of the two types of chains found in immunoglobulin molecules, molecular weight 23,500. Also known as B chain; L chain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| On immunohistochemistry by the biotin-avidin immunoenzyme technique, these cells stained positive only for the kappa light chain (figure 3). This hypercontraction by arsenite was well correlated with the extent of myosin light chain (MLC) phosphorylation stimulated by phenylephrine. A regulatory and an alkali light chain are associated with each of the heavy chains. |
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