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The functional significance of cattle major histocompatibility complex class I genetic diversity.
Annual review of animal biosciences - 1 Feb 2014
Ellis Shirley A, Hammond John A
Abstract excerpt
Current concerns about food security highlight the importance of maintaining productive and disease-resistant livestock populations. Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I genes have a central role in immunity. A high level of diversity in these genes allows populations to survive despite exposure to rapidly evolving pathogens. This review aims to describe the key features of MHC class I genetic diversity...
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