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Genetic differences in natural antibody levels in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.).
Fish & shellfish immunology - 1 Oct 2006
Kachamakova Neli M, Irnazarow Ilgiz, Parmentier Henk K, Savelkoul Huub F J, Pilarczyk Andrzej, Wiegertjes Geert F
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In mammals, natural antibodies (Nabs) are mostly of the IgM isotype and can bind to a particular antigen or pathogen even if the host has never been exposed. Despite their early detection and abundance, the exact role and genetic control of Nabs remain unclear. We have used an indirect ELISA with three different antigens (keyhole limpet haemocyanin, chicken ovalbumin and bovine serum albumin) to demonstrate the...
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