Origin and evolution of the major histocompatibility complex class I region in eutherian mammals
Abstract Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes in vertebrates are vital in defending against pathogenic infections. To gain new insights into the evolution of MHC Class I (MHCI) genes and test competing hypotheses on the origin of the MHCI region in eutherian mammals, we studied available gen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5373 |