Diversity of selected toll-like receptor genes in cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) and African leopards (Panthera pardus pardus)
Abstract The anthropogenic impact on wildlife is ever increasing. With shrinking habitats, wild populations are being pushed to co-exist in proximity to humans leading to an increased threat of infectious diseases. Therefore, understanding the immune system of a species is key to assess its resilien...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-02-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54076-y |