Allotype

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000438",
  "term": "Allotype",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A genetically determined antigenic determinant found on the constant region of an antibody molecule or T-cell receptor, which varies among individuals within the same species. These variations are inherited in a Mendelian fashion and can be used as genetic markers. Human immunoglobulin allotypes are designated as Gm, Km, and Am.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1121 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/allotype/"
}