Immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor lymphocyte repertoire

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005682",
  "term": "Immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor lymphocyte repertoire",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The complete collection of all unique immunoglobulin (B-cell receptor) and T-cell receptor molecules expressed by the B and T lymphocytes within an organism at a given time. This diversity is generated by somatic recombination of gene segments, creating a vast array of antigen-binding specificities. The size and composition of the repertoire reflect the individual's history of antigen exposure and its capacity to respond to new pathogens.",
  "synonyms": [
    "immunoglobulin lymphocyte repertoire",
    "T-Cell Receptor"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "T-cell receptor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1205 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunoglobulin-or-t-cell-receptor-lymphocyte-repertoire/"
}