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Naked Mole-Rat Has Become the First Mammalian to Have Waived Infection-Resistant Proteins

Scientists have found that the naked mole-rat -- an underground rodent that lives up to 40 years -- has lost a number of CD1 functional genes. The CD1 gene family in mammals is responsible for protein synthesis that protects the body against infectious diseases. The findings indicate that the naked mole-rat's immune system has significantly realigned and is using other -- CD1-independent -- molecular mechanisms. The results of the studies, supported by the Grants of Presidential program of the Russian Science Fund (RSF), were published in the Biology Direct magazine.

September 24, 2024


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