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Immunological basis of differences in disease resistance in the chicken.
Veterinary research - 1 Jan 2000
Zekarias Bereket, Ter Huurne Agnes A H M, Landman Wil J M, Rebel Johanna M J, Pol Jan M A, Gruys Erik
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Genetic resistance to diseases is a multigenic trait governed mainly by the immune system and its interactions with many physiologic and environmental factors. In the adaptive immunity, T cell and B cell responses, the specific recognition of antigens and interactions between antigen presenting cells, T cells and B cells are crucial. It occurs through a network of mediator proteins such as the molecules of the...
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