title: On the nomenclature for V-region serological markers.
abstract: A recent article in Immunology Today raised significant questions concerning the appropriate use of the terms 'idiotype' and 'V-region isotype'. An alternative approach to the usage of these terms, which emphasizes their functional aspects, is presented here by Alfred Nisonoff.
authors.affiliation: Rosenstiel Research Center, Dept of Biology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02254, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nisonoff
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015415:Biomarkers; D006801:Humans; D007130:Immunoglobulin Idiotypes; D007132:Immunoglobulin Isotypes; D007135:Immunoglobulin Variable Region; D051379:Mice; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D007130:Immunoglobulin Idiotypes; D007132:Immunoglobulin Isotypes; D007135:Immunoglobulin Variable Region; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor