Splitting the difference: The germline-somatic mutation debate on generating antibody diversity

Arthur M. Silverstein

doi:10.1038/ni0903-829

Splitting the difference: The germline-somatic mutation debate on generating antibody diversity

Arthur M. Silverstein

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Abstract

In the debate about the mechanism for the generation of immunological diversity, the initial positions of both 'somaticists' and 'germliners' were diametrically opposed. Then, as data developed favoring first one and then the other side, concessions were made, until the final solution showed that each had been at least partially correct.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	829-833
Number of pages	5
Journal	Nature Immunology
Volume	4
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/ni0903-829
State	Published - Sep 1 2003

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Immunology and Allergy
Immunology

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