Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8987693 | Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
These findings contrast with those from rodents and primates but are reminiscent of those on the pre-immune heavy chain repertoire of swine in that it is generated using a relatively restricted number of gene segments. These restricted pre-immune repertoires may reflect the minimal exposure of the fetus to maternal factors and environmental antigens. The significance for swine immunology of characterizing the pre-immune repertoire is discussed.
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Authors
J.E. Butler, N. Wertz, J. Sun, H. Wang, C. Lemke, P. Chardon, F. Piumi, K. Wells,