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Characterization and 454 pyrosequencing of major histocompatibility complex class I genes in the great tit reveal complexity in a passerine system.

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BACKGROUND: The critical role of Major Histocompatibility Complex (Mhc) genes in disease resistance and their highly polymorphic nature make them exceptional candidates for studies investigating genetic effects on survival, mate choice and conservation. Species that harbor many Mhc loci and high allelic diversity are particularly intriguing as they are potentially under strong selection and studies of such species provide valuable information as to the mechanisms maintaining Mhc diversity. H...

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10.1186/1471-2148-12-68

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University of Oxford
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MPLS
Department:
Zoology
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University of Oxford
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Zoology
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University of Oxford
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MPLS
Department:
Zoology
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Sheldon, B
Grant:
NE/F005725/1
Publisher:
BioMed Central Publisher's website
Journal:
BMC evolutionary biology Journal website
Volume:
12
Issue:
1
Pages:
68
Publication date:
2012-01-01
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1471-2148
ISSN:
1471-2148
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English
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358474
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2013-11-16

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