Genome-level identification, gene expression, and comparative analysis of porcine <it>ß-defensin</it> genes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Beta-defensins (β-defensins) are innate immune peptides with evolutionary conservation across a wide range of species and has been suggested to play important roles in innate immune reactions against pathogens. However, the complete...

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Main Authors: Choi Min-Kyeung, Le Minh, Nguyen Dinh, Choi Hojun, Kim Won, Kim Jin-Hoi, Chun Jungwan, Hyeon Jiyeon, Seo Kunho, Park Chankyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/13/98