Activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID)

Definition

Activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) is an enzyme involved in somatic hypermutation and class-switch recombination during antibody production.

Related terms

Somatic Hypermutation: A process where B-cells randomly mutate their antibody genes to generate a diverse repertoire of antibodies.

Class-Switch Recombination: A process where B-cells change the class (IgM, IgG, etc.) of antibodies they produce while maintaining specificity.

Antibodies: Proteins produced by B-cells that recognize and neutralize foreign substances in the body.