Characterisation of Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I in the Australian Cane Toad, Rhinella marina

The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I is a highly variable gene family that encodes cell-surface receptors vital for recognition of intracellular pathogens and initiation of immune responses. The MHC class I has yet to be characterised in bufonid toads (Order: Anura; Suborder: Neobatrac...

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Main Authors: Lillie, Mette, Shine, Richard, Belov, Katherine
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4122387/