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Light chain (L chain)
The light chain of immunoglobulin is a structural feature that occurs in two forms: kappa and lambda.
Linkage disequilibrium
The frequency, in a population of linked genes, which is governed by factors other than change.
Lymphocyte
Small cell with virtually no cytoplasm, found in blood, in all tissue, and in lymphoid organs, such as lymph nodes, spleen, and Peyer's patches, and bears antigen-specific receptors.
Lymphokines
Soluble substances secreted by lymphocytes, which have a variety of effects on lymphocytes and other cell types.
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