作者: M Wallach , A Halabi , G Pillemer , O Sar-Shalom , D Mencher
DOI: 10.1128/IAI.60.5.2036-2039.1992
关键词: Biology 、 Eimeria maxima 、 Antigen 、 Protozoa 、 Immunity 、 Immunology 、 Virology 、 Offspring 、 Antibody 、 Gametocyte 、 Immunization
摘要: In the present study, we wished to demonstrate ability of surface gametocyte antigens induce protective immunity against Eimeria maxima infections in chickens. order accomplish this goal, employed maternal immunization as a means providing large amounts specific antibodies offspring chicks. Upon challenge with sporulated E. oocysts, chicks from hens immunized affinity-purified showed greatly reduced oocyst production compared sham-immunized hens. These results suggest that can be used provide transmission-blocking infections.