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American Zoologist 1975 15(1):135-146; doi:10.1093/icb/15.1.135
© 1975 by The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
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Development of Immunological Competence in Chickens

EDWARD J. MOTICKA
Department of Cell Biology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas 75235

Recent data concerning the development of antibody forming capability in the chick are reviewed. In addition, information is presented indicating that there may be cells in the chicken lymphoid system which are capable of synthesizing immunoglobulin but not specific antibody. These cells appear to be independent of the bursa for their development but dependent on interaction with thymus dependent cells to elaborate their product. These results have led to the formulation of a new scheme of immunologic development in the chicken which better reflects contemporary understanding of the system.


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