Coevolution of activating and inhibitory receptors within mammalian carcinoembryonic antigen families
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most rapidly evolving gene families are involved in immune responses and reproduction, two biological functions which have been assigned to the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) gene family. To gain insights into evolutionary forces sha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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Series: | BMC Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7007/8/12 |