Search for dissertations about: "MHC class I"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 197 swedish dissertations containing the words MHC class I.

  2. 6. Avian MHC : Characterization and expression patterns of classical and non-classical MHC-I genes

    Author : Anna Drews; MEMEG; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MCH class I; Classical genes; Non-classical genes; Expression; Passerine birds;

    Abstract : The function of the vertebrate immune system is to enable recognition and elimination of microorganisms that can cause harm (pathogens). A key component in adaptive immunity is the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) that codes for molecules with antigen presentation function. READ MORE

  4. 7. MHC polymorphism in a songbird : Fitness, mate choice, and sexual conflict

    Author : Jacob Roved; MEMEG; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Major histocompatibility complex; MHC diversity; MHC haplotypes; sexually antagonistic selection; costs of immune responses; adaptive immunity; great reed warbler; songbird;

    Abstract : Sex differences in immune responses have been observed across a wide range of animal species, with the generaltendency that males have weaker immune responses than females. These differences are at least partly caused by immune-regulating effects of sex hormones, and have been associated with an increased prevalence of autoimmune disorders in females and with a general tendency for males to be parasitized more often than females. READ MORE

  5. 8. MHC diversity and expression in a songbird : Temporal and transgenerational variation

    Author : Samantha Mellinger; MEMEG; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MHC diversity; MHC-I gene expression; songbirds; genome assembly; amplicon HTS; temporal variation; family data; great reed warbler Acrocephalus arundinaceus ;

    Abstract : The immune system is of central importance to clear-off pathogens in order to keep an organism healthy. In vertebrates, the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) is a genomic region that holds key genes involved in adaptive immunity and in particular in the antigen presenting process. READ MORE

  6. 9. Genetic Aspects of Sexual Selection and Mate Choice in Salmonids

    Author : Lars Forsberg; Mats Grahn; Jacob Höglund; Claus Wedekind; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Biology; mate choice; Mhc; Major histocompatibility complex; class IIB; disassortative; assortative; microsatellite; outbreeding; supportive breeding; population; population genetics; Biologi; Biology; Biologi;

    Abstract : The long-term genetic consequences of supportive breeding programs are not well understood. Nevertheless, stocking populations with hatchery-produced fish to compensate for losses of natural production are common practice, for example after constructions of hydroelectric power dams. READ MORE

  7. 10. The MHC genes: variation and impact on life-history traits in house sparrwos

    Author : Maria Karlsson; MEMEG; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MHC-I; house sparrow; 454-amplicon sequencing; cDNA; functional clustering; trans-species evolution; nestling survival; mate-choice;

    Abstract : In birds the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) organization differs both among and within orders. Galliformes often have simple arrangements with few transcribed MHC genes whilst many songbirds (Passeriformes) have a complex arrangement with many MHC genes and also presence of pseudo-genes. READ MORE