Microsatellite markers of the major histocompatibility complex genomic region of domestic camels

oleh: Ales Knoll, Jan Wijacki, Martin Plasil, Martin Plasil, Pamela A. Burger, Petr Horin, Petr Horin

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01

Deskripsi

We identified and characterized 11 polymorphic microsatellite markers suitable for routine testing (three in the MHC class I sub-region, four in MHC class II and four in the MHC class III sub-region) of dromedaries and Bactrian camels. In total, 38 dromedaries and 33 Bactrian camels were genotyped, and interspecific differences were observed in the numbers of alleles and in allelic frequencies, as well as in the observed heterozygosity. These loci may be used as markers to study the adaptive genetic diversity of the MHC region in Old World camels.