Gene Rearrangement, B-Lymphocyte, Light Chain

**Definition:** Ordered rearrangement of B-lymphocyte variable gene regions coding for the kappa or lambda IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAINS, thereby contributing to antibody diversity. It occurs during the second stage of differentiation of the IMMATURE B-LYMPHOCYTES.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.344.401.601 - G12.500.274.601

**Synonyms:** - B Cell Light Chain Gene Rearrangement - B-Cell Light Chain Gene Rearrangement - B Lymphocyte Light Chain Gene Rearrangement - B-Lymphocyte Light Chain Gene Rearrangement