B cell receptor complex

An immunoglobulin complex that is present in the plasma membrane of B cells and that in its canonical form is composed of two identical immunoglobulin heavy chains and two identical immunoglobulin light chains and a signaling subunit, a heterodimer of the Ig-alpha and Ig-beta proteins. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0781735149 GOC : add ]

Synonyms:

BCR complex

B-cell receptor complex

B-lymphocyte receptor complex

immunoglobulin complex, membrane bound

B lymphocyte receptor complex

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Term information

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  • Note that an immunoglobulin complex has the function of antigen binding if a suitable antigen is available.
has alternative id
  • GO:0042570
has obo namespace
  • cellular_component
has related synonym
  • antibody
  • B cell receptor accessory molecule complex
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  • GO:0019815