Effects of Subcutaneous Ochratoxin-A Exposure on Immune System of Broiler Chicks

Effects of Subcutaneous Ochratoxin-A Exposure on Immune System of Broiler Chicks

Ochratoxin A (OTA), an immunosuppressive mycotoxin, can increase the risk of many infectious diseases and contribute to economic losses to the poultry industry. The immunosuppressive effect has mainly been investigated through oral exposure; however, birds may also be contaminated through skin absor...

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Main Authors: Shahzad Akbar Khan, Emerson J. Venancio, Mario A. Ono, Eduardo V. Fernandes, Elisa Y. Hirooka, Cleverson F. Shimizu, Alexandre Oba, Karina K. M. C. Flaiban, Eiko N. Itano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
leukocytes
lymphoid organs
mycotoxin
chicken immunoglobulins
poultry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/5/264

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