Area
Immunology / AutoimmuneIndication
Programming and development of the immune systemSystem
In vivoModel references
Developmen- tal and Comparative Immunology 2007; 31 (12), pp, 1264-1277;
Pediatric Research 2005; 58 (5), pp. 885- 891;
Pediatric Research 2005; 58 (1), pp. 164-169
Immune development during gestation and sucking period
Applications
- Testing the effect of bioactive compounds.
- Diets design and ingredient incorporation into feed.
- Host immune development: humoral and cellular immune response, composition of lymphoid tissues.
- Intestinal immune system: microbiota composition, intestinal barrier.
- Immune functions: phagocytosis, cytotoxic activity, lymphocyte composition and functionality.
