Proto-MHC signatures in the lamprey genome
Yoichi Sutoh, Kanako Ono, Shiori Minabe, Samadhi Senanayake, Hideki Ohmomo, Tsuyoshi Hachiya, Atsushi Shimizu, Masayuki Hirano
This study identifies proto-MHC-like regions in the sea lamprey genome, showing synteny with human MHC and amphioxus proto-MHC, but lacking core MHC genes.
bioRxiv · Mar 16, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology