Not all birds have a single dominantly expressed MHC-I gene: Transcription suggests that siskins have many highly expressed MHC-I genes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-55800-9
Abstract: Passerine birds belong to the most species rich bird order and are found in a wide range of habitats. The extremely polymorphic adaptive immune system of passerines, identified through their major histocompatibility complex class I… read more here.
Keywords: birds single; mhc gene; expressed mhc; highly expressed ... See more keywords
Monitoring conservation effects on a Chinese indigenous chicken breed using major histocompatibility complex B-G gene and DNA Barcodes
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DOI: 10.5713/ajas.17.0627
Abstract: Objective We report monitoring conservation effect for a Chinese indigenous chicken (Langshan) breed using major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and DNA barcords. Methods The full length of MHC B-G gene and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI)… read more here.
Keywords: dna; mhc gene; monitoring conservation; chinese indigenous ... See more keywords