Widespread introgression of MHC genes in Iberian Podarcis lizards.
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.16974
Abstract: Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are crucial for the adaptive immune response of jawed vertebrates. Their variation, reaching extreme levels, is driven mainly by an arms race between hosts and pathogens. One hypothesised mechanism contributing… read more here.
Keywords: podarcis lizards; mhc; introgression; adaptive introgression ... See more keywords