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Major histocompatibility complex class I polymorphism in Asiatic lions.
Tissue antigens - 1 Jul 2005
Sachdev M, Sankaranarayanan R, Reddanna P, Thangaraj K, Singh L
Abstract excerpt
Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica), whose only natural habitat in the world is the Gir forest sanctuary of Gujarat State in India, are highly endangered and are considered to be highly inbred with narrow genetic diversity. An objective assessment of genetic diversity in their immune loci will help in assessing their survivability and may provide vital clues in designing strategies for their scientific...
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