The identification of immune genes in the milk transcriptome of the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)
Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) pouch young, like other marsupials, are born underdeveloped and immunologically naïve, and are unable to mount an adaptive immune response. The mother’s milk provides nutrients for growth and development as well as providing passive immunity. To better understa...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-01-01
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/1569.pdf |