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different genes.
VetBooks.ir Gene segment Another term for exon. It tends to be used

exclusively to denote the exons that code for immunoglobulin
and TCR V, D, and J regions.

Genes Units of DNA that code for the amino acid sequence of a
protein.

Germinal center A structure characteristic of many lymphoid
organs, in which rapidly dividing B cells form a pale-staining
spherical mass surrounded by a zone of dark-staining cells. This
is the site where somatic mutation occurs and memory cells are

generated.

Globulins Serum proteins precipitated by the presence of a half-

saturated solution of ammonium sulfate.

Glomerulonephritis Pathological lesions in the glomeruli of the

kidney.

Glycoform Differing molecular forms of a protein resulting from

differences in glycosylation.

Glycoprotein A protein that contains carbohydrate.

Graft-versus-host disease Disease caused by an attack of
transplanted lymphocytes (usually in the form of a bone marrow

allograft) on the cells of a histoincompatible and
immunodeficient recipient.

Granulocyte A myeloid cell containing prominent cytoplasmic
granules. Granulocytes include neutrophils, eosinophils, and
basophils.

Granuloma An inflammatory lesion characterized by chronic
inflammation with mononuclear cell infiltration and extensive
fibrosis.

Granzyme A family of proteases found in the granules of cytotoxic
T cells.

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