Diversification of the antibody repertoire is well known to be driven by genetic recombination and mutation. However, it is becoming apparent that other processes can also diversify antibody specificities. Here, Dimitrov and colleagues discuss these unconventional strategies for antibody diversification and consider why these extra strategies have evolved.
- Alexia Kanyavuz
- Annaelle Marey-Jarossay
- Jordan D. Dimitrov
