The leukocyte receptor complex in chicken is characterized by massive expansion and diversification of immunoglobulin-like Loci.
The innate and adaptive immune systems of vertebrates possess complementary, but intertwined functions within immune responses. Receptors of the mammalian innate immune system play an essential role in the detection of infected or transformed cells and are vital for the initiation and regulation of...
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| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2006-05-01
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| Series: | PLoS Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.0020073 |