Evolution of the avian β-defensin and cathelicidin genes
Evolution of the avian β-defensin and cathelicidin genes
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England: BioMed Central
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English
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β-defensins and cathelicidins are two families of cationic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with a broad range of antimicrobial activities that are key components of the innate immune system. Due to their important roles in host defense against rapidly evolving pathogens, the two gene families provide an ideal system for studying adaptive gene evoluti...
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Evolution of the avian β-defensin and cathelicidin genes
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4571063
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4571063
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1471-2148
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1471-2148
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10.1186/s12862-015-0465-3
