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Identification of MHC class I sequences in Chinese-origin rhesus macaques.
Immunogenetics - 1 Jan 2008
Karl Julie A, Wiseman Roger W, Campbell Kevin J, Blasky Alex J, Hughes Austin L, Ferguson Betsy, Read Daniel S, O'Connor David H
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The rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is an excellent model for human disease and vaccine research. Two populations exhibiting distinctive morphological and physiological characteristics, Indian- and Chinese-origin rhesus macaques, are commonly used in research. Genetic analysis has focused on the Indian macaque population, but the accessibility of these animals for research is limited. Due to their greater...
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