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Molecular characterization of the porcine GBP1 and GBP2 genes.
Molecular immunology - 1 May 2008
Ma Guojian, Huang Jing, Sun Nunu, Liu Xiangdong, Zhu Mengjin, Wu Zhenfang, Zhao Shuhong
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Experimental evidence indicated that interferon-inducible guanylate-binding proteins (GBPs) are similar with genes in the myxovirus (Mx) resistance protein subfamily of the large GTPases protein family and play important roles in the resistance to intracellular pathogens. As more diseases exert significant influence on pig industry, it is anticipated that more candidate disease-resistance genes could be found in...
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