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Extensive polymorphism of the major histocompatibility complex DRA gene in Balkan donkeys: perspectives on selection and genealogy.
Animal genetics - 1 Dec 2013
Arbanasić Haidi, Galov Ana, Ambriović-Ristov Andreja, Grizelj Juraj, Arsenos Georgios, Marković Božidarka, Dovenski Toni, Vince Silvijo, Curik Ino
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The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) contains genes important for immune response in mammals, and these genes exhibit high polymorphism and diversity. The DRA gene, a member of the MHC class II family, is highly conserved across a large number of mammalian species, but it displays exceptionally rich sequence variations in Equidae members. We analyzed allelic polymorphism of the DRA locus in 248 donkeys...
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