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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | BMC Genetics |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/13/98 |