Discovery of novel MHC-B haplotypes in Chantecler chickens

ABSTRACT: The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a highly polymorphic cluster of genes which contribute to immune response. Located on chromosome 16, the chicken MHC has great influence over disease resistance and susceptibility. Through the use of a high-density SNP panel which encompasses t...

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Main Authors: Corie Darrington, Haijiao Lin, Jean-Marc Larivière, Janet E. Fulton, Xin Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-09-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123004005