Human fetal, cord blood, and adult lymphocyte progenitors have similar potential for generating B cells with a diverse immunoglobulin repertoire.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and chromosome 16: confirmation of linkage to 16q12-13 and evidence for genetic heterogeneity.
Linkage at 12q24 with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is established and confirmed in Hispanic and European American families.