Polymorphisms of the chicken Mx gene promoter and association with chicken embryos’ susceptibility to virulent Newcastle disease virus challenge

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Mpenda, F.N., Keambou, C.T., Kyallo, M., Pelle, R., Lyantagaye, S.L. and Buza, J. 2019. Polymorphisms of the chicken Mx gene promoter and association with chicken embryos’ susceptibility to virulent Newcastle disease virus challenge. BioMed Research International 1486072: 6

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