A genome-wide association study for natural antibodies measured in blood of Canadian Holstein cows
Abstract Background Natural antibodies (NAb) are an important component of the innate immune system, and fight infections as a part of the first line defence. NAb are poly-reactive and can respond non-specifically to antigens. Therefore, NAb may be a key trait when evaluating an animal’s potential n...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-5062-6 |