Changes in the Localization of Immunoreactive Avian Beta-Defensin-8, -10 and -12 in Hen Ovarian Follicles during Follicular Growth

Avian beta-defensins (avBDs) play significant roles in the innate immune system. The aim of this study was to identify immunoreactive (ir) avBDs proteins in the hen ovarian follicles and the changes in their localization with follicular growth. The ovarian follicles at different growth stages, nam...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Abdelsalam, Naoki Isobe, Yukinori Yoshimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2010-01-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/47/1/47_009083/_pdf/-char/en