Interspecific introgression of MHC genes in Triturus newts: Evidence from multiple contact zones
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.16804
Abstract: The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are central to the adaptive immune response in vertebrates. Selection generally maintains high MHC variation because the spectrum of recognized pathogens depends on MHC polymorphism. Novel alleles favoured by… read more here.
Keywords: mhc; introgression; mhc introgression; mhc genes ... See more keywords