The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)

<b> Aim:</b> The bursa of Fabricius is a primary lymphoid organ restricted to birds that is responsible for the proliferation and differentiation of B lymphocyte precursors within its follicular structure. In the process of creating a functional B lymphocyte, the cells acquire the necess...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Erdem Akbalık, Serkan Erdoğan, Berna Güney Saruhan, Hakan Sağsöz
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Published: Selcuk University Press
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author Mehmet Erdem Akbalık
Serkan Erdoğan
Berna Güney Saruhan
Hakan Sağsöz
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Serkan Erdoğan
Berna Güney Saruhan
Hakan Sağsöz
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description <b> Aim:</b> The bursa of Fabricius is a primary lymphoid organ restricted to birds that is responsible for the proliferation and differentiation of B lymphocyte precursors within its follicular structure. In the process of creating a functional B lymphocyte, the cells acquire the necessary receptor property to recognize the antigen, major histocompatibility complex and adhesion molecules in this organ. The purpose of this study is to determine the localization and distribution of CD8, CD68, MHC-I and II-positive cells in bursa of Fabricius of partridge.<p> <b> Materials and Methods:</b> In this study, some immune cells localization in bursa of Fabricius of 10 adult chukar partridge (5 male and 5 female) were examined on the level of light microscope by using immunohistochemical methods.<p> <b> Results:</b> It was revealed that in general CD8, CD68, MHC-I and II-positive cells were localized in lamina propria and cortex and medulla of lymph follicles. In contrast, no immunoreactivity was observed in the muscle layer.<p> <b> Conclusion:</b> The expression of these factors playing a role in immune response is thought to provide contribution for immunological studies in avian species.
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spelling doaj-art-1a9ac200e94e4c48a44022bdce2aecb72025-01-03T01:36:16ZengSelcuk University PressEurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences1309-69582146-195333268721157The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)Mehmet Erdem Akbalık0Serkan ErdoğanBerna Güney Saruhan1Hakan Sağsöz2Dicle Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Histoloji ve Embriyoloji Anabilim Dalı, DiyarbakırDicle Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Histoloji ve Embriyoloji Anabilim Dalı, DiyarbakırDicle Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Histoloji ve Embriyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Diyarbakır<b> Aim:</b> The bursa of Fabricius is a primary lymphoid organ restricted to birds that is responsible for the proliferation and differentiation of B lymphocyte precursors within its follicular structure. In the process of creating a functional B lymphocyte, the cells acquire the necessary receptor property to recognize the antigen, major histocompatibility complex and adhesion molecules in this organ. The purpose of this study is to determine the localization and distribution of CD8, CD68, MHC-I and II-positive cells in bursa of Fabricius of partridge.<p> <b> Materials and Methods:</b> In this study, some immune cells localization in bursa of Fabricius of 10 adult chukar partridge (5 male and 5 female) were examined on the level of light microscope by using immunohistochemical methods.<p> <b> Results:</b> It was revealed that in general CD8, CD68, MHC-I and II-positive cells were localized in lamina propria and cortex and medulla of lymph follicles. In contrast, no immunoreactivity was observed in the muscle layer.<p> <b> Conclusion:</b> The expression of these factors playing a role in immune response is thought to provide contribution for immunological studies in avian species.http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1157partridgebursa of fabriciusimmune cellsimmunohistochemistry
spellingShingle Mehmet Erdem Akbalık
Serkan Erdoğan
Berna Güney Saruhan
Hakan Sağsöz
The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)
Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences
partridge
bursa of fabricius
immune cells
immunohistochemistry
title The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)
title_full The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)
title_fullStr The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)
title_full_unstemmed The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)
title_short The distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge (alectoris chukar)
title_sort distrubution of immune system cells in bursa of fabricius of partridge alectoris chukar
topic partridge
bursa of fabricius
immune cells
immunohistochemistry
url http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1157
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