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A polymorphic CD4 epitope related to increased susceptibility to Babesia bovis in Canchim calves.
Veterinary immunology and immunopathology - 1 Dec 2020
Okino Cintia Hiromi, Bassetto César Cristiano, Giglioti Rodrigo, Silva Pamella Cristini, Tonelli Maria Fernanda, Marcondes Cintia Righetti, de Oliveira Henrique Nunes, de Sena Oliveira Márcia Cristina
Abstract excerpt
Different allelic forms of bovine CD4 were previously described in cattle and were also observed in Canchim calves examined in the present experiment. However, the functional relevance of these different CD4 phenotypes has not yet been investigated. CD4 + T helper cells are known to play a central role in immune control against Babesia bovis infection. Thus, our study aimed to compare the profiles of immune...
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