Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules have an important role in vertebrate adaptive immunity, being responsible for recognizing, binding, and presenting specific antigenic peptides
Additional file 6. Approach comparison. This Excel file contains 1 sheet that lists all X-linked immune genes detected by the three methods and shows per gene which method detected the gene. It formed
The negative effects of inbreeding on fitness are serious concerns for populations of endangered species. Reduced fitness has been associated with lower genome-wide heterozygosity and immune gene dive
Net charges of DptA or DptC domains from Drosophila diptericins. Net charges were calculated using Protein Calculator v3.4 (http://protcalc.sourceforge.net/), and are given for each domain. DptC shows
Individuals in natural populations are frequently exposed to a wide range of pathogens. Given the diverse profile of gene products involved in responses to different types of pathogen, this potentiall
