Search for dissertations about: "Myxovirus resistance gene Mx"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Myxovirus resistance gene Mx.

2. 1. Eco-immunological studies of innate immunity in Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos)

   Author : Anu S. Helin; Jonas Waldenström; Edwin Veldhuizen; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Avian β-defensins AvBDs ; Avian gene expression; Host-pathogen interactions; Innate immunity; Mallard Anas platyrhynchos ; Myxovirus resistance gene Mx ; Retinoic acid inducible gene 1 RIG-I ; Avian β-defensins AvBD ; Genuttryck; Gräsand Anas platyrhynchos ; Immunförsvar; Immungener; Myxovirus resistant gene Mx ; Patogen; Retinoic acid inducible gene 1 RIG-I ; Ecology; Ekologi;

   Abstract : This thesis comprises two sections, both of which explore eco-immunology of the innate immune system of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos). The innate immune system serves a pivotal role as the first line of defense against invading pathogens, and is comprised of physical and chemical barriers. READ MORE