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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.746831/full |