Genetic and evolutionary characteristics of the major histocompatibility complex class II β-chain genes of a large colony of captive king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus).

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Major histocompatibility complex class II beta (MHC-class IIB) genes are highly polymorphic and play important roles in immune function, making them valuable DNA markers for efficient animal breeding and conservation management programs. However, MHC genetic information on king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus; Appa) in captivity remains limited. Here, we developed a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based...

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