MHC class II DRB variability in wild black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra), an endangered New World primate

MHC class II DRB variability in wild black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra), an endangered New World primate

The genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) are the most important genetic component of the immune system in vertebrates. Their variability is known to influence a species’ ability to recognize and respond to pathogens. Here, we present the first data of the MHC class II DRB exon 2 for t...

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Main Authors: Arguello–Sánchez, L. E., Arguello, J. R., García–Feria, L. M., García–Sepúlveda, C. A., Santiago–Alarcon, D., Espinosa de los Monteros, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona 2018-08-01
Series:Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
Subjects:
Major histocompatibility complex
Polymorphism
Howler monkey
Genetic bottleneck
Online Access:http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/files/ABC_41-2_pp_389-404.pdf

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