Immunoglobulin gene superfamily

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005680",
  "term": "Immunoglobulin gene superfamily",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A large group of proteins characterized by the presence of one or more immunoglobulin domains, which are protein modules with a characteristic beta-sandwich fold. These proteins are involved in cell-cell recognition, adhesion, and signaling within the immune system and nervous system. Examples include antibodies, T-cell receptors, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "CD4",
    "CD8",
    "T-cell receptor",
    "major histocompatibility complex class II molecule",
    "constant region",
    "domain",
    "immune system",
    "major histocompatibility complex class I molecule",
    "variable region"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1188 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunoglobulin-gene-superfamily/"
}