Restricted dog leucocyte antigen (DLA) class II haplotypes and genotypes in Beagles. Issue 3 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soutter, Francesca; Kennedy, Lorna J.; Ollier, William E.R.; Solano-Gallego, Laia; Catchpole, Brian
• Is Part Of: Veterinary journal. Volume 203:Issue 3(2015)
• Page Start: 345
• Page End: 347
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.12.032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1090-0233

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author-highlights" id="ab0010"> <title id="st0010">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="sp0010"> <list id="ulist0010"> <list-item id="u0010"> <label></label> <p id="p0010">Dog leucocyte antigen (DLA) class II genes were examined in laboratory Beagles.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="u0015"> <label></label> <p id="p0015">Laboratory Beagles represent a different immunogenetic pool compared with pet Beagles.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="u0020"> <label></label> <p id="p0020">Beagles do not express the full range of DLA haplotypes seen in the canine population.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="u0025"> <label></label> <p id="p0025">Beagles could be suitable for vaccine studies if genetic diversity is maintained.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>