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Herpesvirus Connection in the Expression of Autoimmune Vitiligo in Smyth Line Chickens
1 Feb 2001
Abstract excerpt
The Smyth line (SL) chicken is an animal model for human vitiligo, a common acquired depigmentary disorder affecting about 1-2% of people worldwide. The vitiligo-like depigmentation in SL chickens typically develops when the birds are between 6 and 14 weeks of age and may affect 70-95% of hatch mates. The development of SL vitiligo is considered to depend on two interacting components, namely an inherent...
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