Immunology in coccidiosis in chickens: The role of cytokines IL-2 and IFN-gamma
The cellular and molecular mechanisms leading to immune protection against coccidiosis in chickens are complex and include multiple aspects of innate and adaptive immunity.
3 March 2020
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Innate immunity is mediated by subpopulations of immune cells that recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns. Adaptive immunity, which is important in conferring protection against secondary infections, involves subtypes of T and B lymphocytes that mediate antigen specific immune response. Experimental studies in coccidiosis in chickens now support the role of lymphocytes and their secreted products (Lillehoj et al. 2011)
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| Lillehoj, H.S., Lee, S.H., Jang, S.I., Kim, D.K., Lee, K.W. | ||||
| (2011) | ‘Recent progress in understanding host mucosal response to avian coccidiosis and development of alternative strategies to mitigate the use of antibiotics in animal production’. Korean J.. Poult. Sci. | 2011 38, 275-284. |
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