The immunoglobulin light chain is the small polypeptide subunit of an antibody (immunoglobulin).
A typical antibody is composed of two immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy chains and two Ig light chains.
Read more about Immunoglobulin Light Chain: In Humans, In Other Animals, Structure, In Pathology
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