Effects of Exogenous Proteins Injection into the Bursa of Fabricius on Humoral Immunity in Neonatal Chickens
Early researches have shown that the bursa of Fabricius is a critical organ for development of B lymphocytes in birds. Exogenous proteins from the gut lumen or the environment are taken up by the follicle-associated epithelium and enter into the bursal follicle. Not all of the B lymphocytes in the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Poultry Science Association
2012-04-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Poultry Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/49/2/49_011078/_pdf/-char/en |