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Characterization and role of spermatozoal CD46 in outbred rodents

Publication at Faculty of Science |
2006

Abstract

CD46 gene appears redundant in Apodemus, resulting in an accelerated AR and competitive reproductive advantage. Also, in a species with high exposure to genital pathogens, it may be beneficial not to express pathogen receptors such as CD46.