Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) heterozygote superiority to natural multi-parasite infections in the water vole (Arvicola terrestris)

The fundamental role of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in immune recognition has led to a general consensus that the characteristically high levels of functional polymorphism at MHC genes is maintained by balancing selection operating through host-parasite coevolution. However, the actua...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences Biological sciences, 2009-03, Vol.276 (1659), p.1119-1128
Hauptverfasser:	Oliver, M.K, Telfer, S, Piertney, S.B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adaptive Polymorphism Alleles Animals Arvicolinae - genetics Arvicolinae - parasitology Bartonella Bartonella Infections - genetics Bartonella Infections - immunology Bartonella Infections - veterinary Ectoparasitic Infestations - genetics Ectoparasitic Infestations - immunology Ectoparasitic Infestations - veterinary Fleas Genotype Genotypes Heterozygote Heterozygotes Homozygotes Individual Fitness Major Histocompatibility Complex Major Histocompatibility Complex - genetics Mites Natural Selection Overdominance Parasites Siphonaptera Ticks Voles
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