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Effect of polymorphisms in the GBP1, Mx1 and CD163 genes on host responses to PRRSV infection in pigs.
Veterinary microbiology - 15 Jan 2016
Niu Pengxia, Shabir Nadeem, Khatun Amina, Seo Byoung-Joo, Gu Suna, Lee Sang-Myoung, Lim Si-Kyu, Kim Kwan-Suk, Kim Won-Il
Abstract excerpt
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is the most economically important disease to the swine industry, and effective prevention strategy for this disease is still required. Guanylate-binding protein 1 (GBP1) and myxovirus resistance protein 1 (Mx1) are two important proteins belonging to the GTPase superfamily that have been previously described to show antiviral effects. CD163 is considered the...
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