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B cell receptor complex

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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. [ GOC:add http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0781735149&isbn=1/ ]

Synonyms: BCR complex, B-cell receptor complex, B-lymphocyte receptor complex, immunoglobulin complex, membrane bound, B lymphocyte receptor complex

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Note that an immunoglobulin complex has the function of antigen binding if a suitable antigen is available.

has related synonym

antibody, B cell receptor accessory molecule complex

has alternative id

GO:0042570

has obo namespace

cellular_component

id

GO:0019815