Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression profiling of TLR family genes in Chromileptesaltivelis.

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) represent a prominent category of pattern recognition receptors that have been extensively investigated for their pivotal role in combating pathogen incursions. Despite this, there has been a notable absence of comprehensive identification and exploration of the immune response associated with the TLR family genes in C. altivelis.

Genetic variation in the Chinese soft-shell turtles ( spp.) revealed by sequences of mitochondrial gene.

Genetic diversity is an important component of biodiversity and investigating and protecting the wild genetic diversity of species has always been an important research topic in conservation biology. Due to habitat destruction and over catching, wild Chinese soft-shell turtles ( spp.) have been severely damaged, resulting in the species being listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2000.