Virological and Parasitological Characterization of Mini-LEWE Minipigs Using Improved Screening Methods and an Overview of Data on Various Minipig Breeds
Minipigs play an important role in biomedical research and have also been used as donor animals in xenotransplantation. To serve as a donor in xenotransplantation, the animals must be free of potential zoonotic viruses, bacteria and parasites. Porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs) are integrated i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/12/2617 |