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Cytokine production and phenotype of Histomonas meleagridis-specific T cells in the chicken.
Veterinary research - 5 Dec 2019
Lagler Julia, Mitra Taniya, Schmidt Selma, Pierron Alix, Vatzia Eleni, Stadler Maria, Hammer Sabine E, Mair Kerstin H, Grafl Beatrice, Wernsdorf Patricia, Rauw Fabienne, Lambrecht Bénédicte, Liebhart Dieter, Gerner Wilhelm
Abstract excerpt
The protozoan parasite Histomonas meleagridis is the causative agent of the re-emerging disease histomonosis of chickens and turkeys. Due to the parasite's extracellular occurrence, a type-2 differentiation of H. meleagridis-specific T cells has been hypothesized. In contrast, a recent study suggested that IFN-γ mRNA+ cells are involved in protection against histomonosis. However, the phenotype and cytokine...
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