The J chain is a small polypeptide produced by B cells that binds to polymeric IgM and IgA via disulfide bonds, crucial for forming the binding site for the polymeric immunoglobulin receptor.
Small polypeptide chain made by B cells that attaches to polymeric immunoglobulins IgM and IgA by disulfide bonds, and is essential for formation of the binding site for the polymeric immunoglobulin receptor
| Front | Small polypeptide chain made by B cells that attaches to polymeric immunoglobulins IgM and IgA by disulfide bonds, and is essential for formation of the binding site for the polymeric immunoglobulin receptor |
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| Back | J chain |
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