Poultry

Chemokine mRNA Expression in the Cecum of Chicks Infected with Salmonella enteritidis

Authors
  • Jennifer Cheeseman (Iowa State University)
  • Nyssa Levy (Iowa State University)
  • Susan J. Lamont (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Two chemokines were expressed in the cecum at higher levels in Salmonella enteritidis (SE)-infected chicks than in uninfected chicks. These chemokines are known to attract macrophages and influence migration of these immune cells to the site of infection. Understanding organspecific immune response of young chickens will provide novel insights into strategies like vaccine development or host genetics aimed at reduction in SE contamination of poultry products.

Keywords: ASL R2216

How to Cite:

Cheeseman, J., Levy, N. & Lamont, S. J., (2007) “Chemokine mRNA Expression in the Cecum of Chicks Infected with Salmonella enteritidis”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 4(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-841

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Published on
01 Jan 2007
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