Article
Germline and somatic diversification of immune recognition elements in Metazoa.
Immunology letters - 15 Apr 2006
Pasquier Louis Du
Abstract excerpt
The histories of the immune systems of Metazoa during evolution are envisaged like as many adaptations to the continuous diversification of immune receptors and effectors genes under the pressure of changing environments. A basic diversity of potential immune receptor genes existed in primitive Metazoa. Their subsequent recruitment into immunity, their diversification revolving around the conservation of...
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