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Genetic analysis of the potential role of IgA and IgE responses against Haemonchus contortus in parasite resistance of Creole goats.
Veterinary parasitology - 25 May 2012
de la Chevrotière Claudia, Bambou Jean-Christophe, Arquet Rémy, Jacquiet Philippe, Mandonnet Nathalie
Abstract excerpt
Small ruminants are affected by gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infection. A promising alternative strategy for control of GIN infection is to increase the level of resistance in the population by taking advantage of the host's immune response. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) and E (IgE) are known to be involved in immune response to GIN. The aim of this study was thus to investigate genetic parameters of IgA and IgE...
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