MHC class II <it>DQB</it> diversity in the Japanese black bear, <it>Ursus thibetanus japonicus</it>

MHC class II <it>DQB</it> diversity in the Japanese black bear, <it>Ursus thibetanus japonicus</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are one of the most important genetic systems in the vertebrate immune response. The diversity of MHC genes may directly influence the survival of individuals against infectious diseas...

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Main Authors: Yasukochi Yoshiki, Kurosaki Toshifumi, Yoneda Masaaki, Koike Hiroko, Satta Yoko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
Balancing selection
Conservation genetics
<it>DQB</it>
Genetic diversity
Japanese black bear
Major histocompatibility complex
Ursidae
<it>Ursus thibetanus</it>
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/12/230

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