In search of the chemical basis for MHC odourtypes.

doi:10.1098/rspb.2010.0162

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In search of the chemical basis for MHC odourtypes.

Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 Aug 2010

Kwak Jae, Willse Alan, Preti George, Yamazaki Kunio, Beauchamp Gary K

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Mice can discriminate between chemosignals of individuals based solely on genetic differences confined to the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Two different sets of compounds have been suggested: volatile compounds and non-volatile peptides. Here, we focus on volatiles and review a number of publications that have identified MHC-regulated compounds in inbred laboratory mice. Surprisingly, there is little...

Topics

Animal Communication
Animals
Diet
Discrimination, Psychological
Genetic Variation
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Mice
Mice, Inbred Strains
Odorants
Pheromones
Volatilization

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PMID: 20356897
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2010.0162
PMCID: PMC2894918

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