Positive selection on human gamete-recognition genes

Positive selection on human gamete-recognition genes

Coevolution of genes that encode interacting proteins expressed on the surfaces of sperm and eggs can lead to variation in reproductive compatibility between mates and reproductive isolation between members of different species. Previous studies in mice and other mammals have focused in particular o...

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Main Authors: Michael W. Hart, Daryn A. Stover, Vanessa Guerra, Sahar V. Mozaffari, Carole Ober, Carina F. Mugal, Ingemar Kaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-01-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Fertilization
Zona pellucida
Linkage disequilibrium
Epistasis
Balancing selection
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4259.pdf

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