Somatic hypermutation


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A mechanism that introduces point mutations into antibody genes during activation and proliferation of B cells to improve antibody affinity.

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University