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Immune response to Haemonchus contortus infection in susceptible (INRA 401) and resistant (Barbados Black Belly) breeds of lambs.
Parasite immunology - 1 Aug 2007
Terefe G, Lacroux C, Andreoletti O, Grisez C, Prevot F, Bergeaud J P, Penicaud J, Rouillon V, Gruner L, Brunel J C, Francois D, Bouix J, Dorchies P, Jacquiet P
Abstract excerpt
The immune responses to Haemonchus contortus were compared in studies in resistant Barbados Black Belly (BBB) and susceptible INRA 401 (INRA) breeds of lambs. The cytokine patterns indicated a Th2-biased response in both breeds. A more persistent and elevated Th2 cytokine mRNA transcription and blood eosinophilia were noted in the BBB lambs. However, at days 4 and 30 post-infection, abomasal recruitment of...
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