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Strong histocompatibility antigens in Urodela amphibians

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    Folia Biologica
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed

    In 13 experimental groups skin allo- and xenografts were performed from one donor to several hosts of Tirturus alpestris and T. vulgaris. In all but two groups chronic rejection reaction was observed. Extraordinarily quick rejection (MST = 8 days) in the remaining two groups may be explained by the presence of strong histocompatibility antigens.

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