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The phenotype and activation status of T and NK cells in porcine colostrum suggest these are central/effector memory cells.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Dec 2014
Hlavova Karolina, Stepanova Hana, Faldyna Martin
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In pigs, the epitheliochorial placenta does not allow transfer of maternally derived antibodies or immune cells to the fetus. Thus, piglets are dependent on intake of colostrum for acquisition of passive immunity during the neonatal period. As well as immunoglobulin G (IgG), cellular components of colostrum, mainly lymphocytes, can enter the systemic circulation and secondary lymphoid organs of the neonate. In...
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