Allotype Definition

A genetic variant, esp. an antibody that acts as an antigen when introduced into the bodies of most other individuals of the same species.

Any of the alleles in the constant region of a given subclass of immunoglobulin that are detectable as antigens by members of the same species having a different constant region.

An animal or plant specimen that shows physical characteristics, usually sexual ones, not shown in the holotype.

A biological specimen that is the opposite sex of a holotype.

Any of several variants in the constant region of a given class or subclass of immunoglobulins that are caused by allelic variation and differ from individual to individual.