MHC class I evolution; from Northern pike to salmonids

Abstract Background Salmonids are of major importance both as farmed and wild animals. With the changing environment comes changes in pathogenic pressures so understanding the immune system of all salmonid species is of essence. Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are key players in the ada...

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Main Authors: U. Grimholt, M. Lukacs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-020-01736-y