A third rearranged and expressed gene in a clone of cytotoxic T lymphocytes

Abstract
In addition to the 2 previously identified genes rearranged and expressed in a [mouse] cytotoxic T-lymphocyte clone, a 3rd gene that is also rearranged and expressed in the same clone was identified. This new gene shows clonal diversity, codes for a polypeptide chain that contains Ig-like variable and constant domains, carries potential N-glycosylation sites and is a particularly attractive candidate for the gene that encodes the .alpha.-subunit of the heterodimeric antigen receptor of this T cell clone.