Comparative Analysis of <i>SLA-1, SLA-2,</i> and <i>DQB1</i> Genetic Diversity in Locally-Adapted Kenyan Pigs and Their Wild Relatives, Warthogs

Comparative Analysis of <i>SLA-1, SLA-2,</i> and <i>DQB1</i> Genetic Diversity in Locally-Adapted Kenyan Pigs and Their Wild Relatives, Warthogs

Swine leukocyte antigen (SLA) plays a central role in controlling the immune response by discriminating self and foreign antigens and initiating an immune response. Studies on SLA polymorphism have demonstrated associations between SLA allelic variants, immune response, and disease resistance. The S...

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Main Authors: Eunice Magoma Machuka, Anne W. Thairu Muigai, Joshua Oluoch Amimo, Jean-Baka Domelevo Entfellner, Isaac Lekolool, Edward Okoth Abworo, Roger Pelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
SLA
diversity
domestic pigs
warthogs
MHC
locally-adapted pigs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/9/180

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