Genetic Analyses of Immune Genes in Human and Animals
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 May 2023) | Viewed by 3303
Special Issue Editors
Interests: immunogenetics; population genetics; ancestry; wildlife DNA forensics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The genetics of immunity is being studied using a wide variety of approaches and organisms, including humans and animals. In recent times, considerable efforts have been devoted to understanding how immune genes perceive and decode various pathways of diseases using advanced molecular biology techniques. This includes the understanding of immune system pathways and responses, diagnosis of diseases, and identification of variants associated with disease pathogenesis. Molecular biology techniques such as the well-established Sanger sequencing and next generation sequencing are also extensively used for studying immune genes (e.g., killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors, cytokines and human leukocyte antigens) in animals and have been shown to associate with disease susceptibility and reproductive fitness in animals. This Special Issue in Genes on “Genetic Analyses of Immune Genes in Humans and Animals” will highlight the latest immunogenetic research in humans and animals, with a special focus on but not limited to health, conservation, and ancestry. In this Special Issue, we will provide a snapshot of current research activities aiming to gain a better understanding of the role of immune genes in health and diseases.
Dr. Hisham Atan Edinur
Dr. Nor Fazila Che Mat
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- immune genes
- health
- immunogenetics
- wildlife DNA analysis
- conservation