Gallus gallus domesticus: immune system and its potential for generationof immunobiologics

Gallus gallus domesticus: sistema imunológico e seu potencial para geração de imunobiológicos

ABSTRACT:

Gallus gallus domesticus’ immune system is a promising tool for generation of antibody-based immunobiologics. Immunoglobulin y (IgY) is extracted from egg yolk and has equivalent functions to mammal’s igg antibody. Avian immune system can be stimulated to produce a high-quality antibody repertoire. In this review, we present an overview of avian immune system emphasizing igy and its applications as an immunobiologic.

Key words:
avian lymphoid tissues; avian immune response; IgY antibody