A single nucleotide variant in the promoter region of the CCR5 gene increases susceptibility to arthritis encephalitis virus in goats

A single nucleotide variant in the promoter region of the CCR5 gene increases susceptibility to arthritis encephalitis virus in goats

Abstract Background The small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLVs) are a heterogeneous group of viruses that includes caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV) and Maedi-Visna virus (MVV). SRLVs affect the production and welfare of sheep and goats worldwide. There is currently no effective treatment. The...

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Main Authors: Silvia Colussi, Rosanna Desiato, Chiara Beltramo, Simone Peletto, Paola Modesto, Maria Grazia Maniaci, Valentina Campia, Antonio Quasso, Sergio Rosati, Luigi Bertolotti, Giuseppe Ru, Pier Luigi Acutis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
CCR5 gene
Caprine arthritis encephalitis virus
Goats
Marker-assisted selection
Susceptibility
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1979-5

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