[Allelic segregation of major histocompatibility complex using LEI0258 microsatellite marker in indigenous and commercial chickens]

ABSTRACT

Background: Major histocompatibility complex [MHC] in chicken has profound influence on resistance/susceptibility to disease, and production and reproduction traits. Microsatellite marker LEI0258 is a genetic indicator for MHC haplotypes. Recognizing diversity of MHC haplotypes in selectively bred populations will be helpful for selecting population resistant to disease and development of effective vaccines