Towards the simplification of MHC typing protocols: targeting classical MHC class II genes in a passerine, the pied flycatcher <it>Ficedula hypoleuca</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) has drawn the attention of evolutionary biologists due to its importance in crucial biological processes, such as sexual selection and immune response in jawed vertebrates. However, the characte...

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Main Authors: Canal David, Alcaide Miguel, Anmarkrud Jarl A, Potti Jaime
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/236