Ex Vivo Evaluation of Egg Yolk IgY Degradation in Chicken Gastrointestinal Tract

Egg yolk antibody (immunoglobulin Y, IgY), due to its unique features (e.g., cost-effectiveness for mass production), is emerging as a promising passive immune agent and alternative to antibiotics to combat infectious diseases, particularly in livestock. Oral administration of egg yolk IgY is the mo...

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Main Authors: Huiwen Wang, Ximin Zeng, Jun Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.746831/full