BoLA-DRB3 gene haplotypes show divergence in native Sudanese cattle from Taurine and Zebu breeds
B. Salim, S.-n. Takeshima, R. Nakao, M. A. M. Moustafa, M.-K. A. Ahmed, S. Y. Kambal, J. M. M. Mwacharo, G. Giovambattista
This study identifies novel BoLA-DRB3 alleles in Sudanese cattle breeds and shows divergence from Taurine and Zebu breeds, suggesting unique immune adaptations to tropical environments.
bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2020Evolutionary Biology