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Defective bursa regeneration after irradiation of young thymectomized chickens

Journal Article · · Cell. Immunol.; (United States)
The ability of the bursa of Fabricius to regenerate after gamma-irradiation and bone marrow reconstitution was examined in chickens thymectomized (TX) immediately after hatching. Irradiation (2 X 500 R) 3 weeks after hatching was followed by impaired bursa regeneration, as judged both by bursa/body weight ratios and by bursa follicle development 3-6 weeks later in TX as compared to control birds. Germinal center formation in the spleen was deficient, and immune responses to sheep erythrocytes (SRBC) and B. abortus (BA) were moderately reduced in the TX as compared to control birds irradiated at 3 weeks but not in TX birds irradiated at 5 weeks of age.
Research Organization:
New York Univ. Medical Center, NY
OSTI ID:
6201281
Journal Information:
Cell. Immunol.; (United States), Journal Name: Cell. Immunol.; (United States) Vol. 87:1; ISSN CLIMB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English