| Literature DB >> 3926634 |
S Ekino, K Suginohara, T Urano, H Fujii, K Matsuno, M Kotani.
Abstract
The entry of environmental antigens into the lumen of the bursa of Fabricius was prevented by ligating the bursal duct prior to hatching (BDL: bursal duct ligation). The development of 'natural' serum agglutinins for bacteria and heteroerythrocytes was markedly suppressed by BDL. The antigen-specific recovery was observed by simultaneous administration of sterile antigens into the bursal lumen at the time of BDL. These results strongly suggest that the bursa of Fabricius is a major channel through which environmental antigens stimulate the immune system and induce the formation of 'natural' serum agglutinins.Mesh:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3926634 PMCID: PMC1453647
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunology ISSN: 0019-2805 Impact factor: 7.397