The evolution of major histocompatibility genes in birds
Publication information:
Hess C, Edwards S. The evolution of major histocompatibility genes in birds. Bioscience . 2002;52(423):431.
Abstract
SCALING UP AND TAKING A GENOMIC
APPROACH TO THE MAJOR HISTO-COMPATIBILTY COMPLEX (MHC)
OF BIRDS REVEALS SURPRISING DEPARTURES FROM GENERALITIES FOUND IN MAMMALS IN BOTH LARGE - SCALE STRUCTURE AND THE MECHANISMS SHAPING THE EVOLUTION
OF THE MHC