Why is the antibody response of Atlantic cod so poor? The search for a genetic explanation
Why is the antibody response of Atlantic cod so poor? The search for a genetic explanation
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Melbourne, Australia: Blackwell Science Pty
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Melbourne, Australia: Blackwell Science Pty
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The immune system of the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L) is unusual in that it cannot produce a specific antibody response upon immunization. Despite this, the cod is not particularly susceptible to infectious disease in its normal environment. This review examines the potential genetic basis for the lack of a specific antibody response in the cod. T...
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Why is the antibody response of Atlantic cod so poor? The search for a genetic explanation
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_19380814
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_19380814
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0919-9268
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1444-2906
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10.1111/j.1444-2906.2005.01052.x
