The three-way relationship of polymorphisms of porcine genes encoding terminal complement components, their differential expression, and health-related phenotypes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The complement system is an evolutionary ancient mechanism that plays an essential role in innate immunity and contributes to the acquired immune response. Three modes of activation, known as classical, alternative and lectin pathway...

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Main Authors: Wimmers Klaus, Khoa Do Vo Anh, Schütze Sabine, Murani Eduard, Ponsuksili Siriluck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Proceedings