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Research Project:
Innovative Detection Methods and Improved Control of Ruminant Viral Pathogens
Location:
National Animal Disease Center
Virus and Prion Diseases of Livestock
Title: Immunoglobulins and Immunocytes in the Mammary Gland and Its Secretions
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Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: June 1, 2004
Publication Date: October 25, 2004
Citation: Butler, J.E., Kehrli, JR., M.E. 2004. Immunoglobulins And Immunocytes In The Mammary Gland And Its Secretions. In: Mestecky, J.F., Beinenstock, J., Lamm, M., Mayer, L, Mcghee, J.R., Strover, W., Editors. Mucosal Immunology. 3rd Edition. San Diego: Acadamic Press. P. - .
Technical Abstract: Members of the Class Mammalia, which includes most of the species commonly studied by immunologists, are so named for their mammae, Latin for mammary gland (MG). The MG supplies not only nutrients for the suckling neonate but also passive immune protection. While the MG lacks a true mucosa it is nevertheless important in mucosal immunity since its secretions can protect the offspring's mucosa and it shares certain properties with mucosal tissue.
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