The preference for switching to expression of the IgA isotype of antibody exhibited by B lymphocytes in Peyer's patches is likely due to intrinsic properties of their microenvironment.
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D000818:Animals; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D046508:Culture Techniques; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000235:genetics; D007132:Immunoglobulin Isotypes / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000235:genetics; D007134:Immunoglobulin Switch Region; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology; D051379:Mice; D010581:Peyer's Patches / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology; D014158:Transcription, Genetic
D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007132:Immunoglobulin Isotypes