Comparative transcriptome analyses reveal the genetic basis underlying the immune function of three amphibians' skin.

Skin as the first barrier against external invasions plays an essential role for the survival of amphibians on land. Understanding the genetic basis of skin function is significant in revealing the mechanisms underlying immunity of amphibians. In this study, we de novo sequenced and comparatively an...

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Main Authors: Wenqiao Fan, Yusong Jiang, Meixia Zhang, Donglin Yang, Zhongzhu Chen, Hanchang Sun, Xuelian Lan, Fan Yan, Jingming Xu, Wanan Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5739465?pdf=render