The heterogeneity of bovine IgG2. VII. The phenotypic distribution of the A1 and A2 allotypes of IgG2a among beef cows with known clinical history.

doi:10.1016/0165-2427(94)05417-q

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The heterogeneity of bovine IgG2. VII. The phenotypic distribution of the A1 and A2 allotypes of IgG2a among beef cows with known clinical history.

Veterinary immunology and immunopathology - 1 Sept 1995

Kacskovics I, Wittum T E, Butler J E, Littledike E T

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A1 and A2 are allotypes of bovine IgG2a which differ significantly in their primary structure, allotope expression and the products of pepsin digestion. An analysis of 754 beef cows from 14 different breeds at the Meat Animal Research Center (MARC), Clay Center, NE, demonstrated a significant dif...

Topics

Animals
Breeding
Cattle
Cattle Diseases
Female
Immunodiffusion
Immunoglobulin Allotypes
Immunoglobulin G
Phenotype

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