The Influence of MHC and Immunoglobulins A and E on Host Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep
Joint Authors
Munyard, K. A.
Wetherall, J. D.
Gregg, K.
Lee, C. Y.
Stear, M. J.
Groth, D. M.
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gastrointestinal nematode parasites in farmed animals are of particular importance due to their effects on production.
In Australia, it is estimated that the direct and indirect effects of parasite infestation cost the animal production industries hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
The main factors considered by immunologists when studying gastrointestinal nematode infections are the effects the host's response has on the parasite, which immunological components are responsible for these effects, genetic factors involved in controlling immunological responses, and the interactions between these forming an interconnecting multilevel relationship.
In this paper, we describe the roles of immunoglobulins, in particular IgA and IgE, and the major histocompatibility complex in resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in sheep.
We also draw evidence from other animal models to support the involvement of these immune components.
Finally, we examine how IgA and IgE exert their influence and how methods may be developed to manage susceptible animals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, C. Y.& Munyard, K. A.& Gregg, K.& Wetherall, J. D.& Stear, M. J.& Groth, D. M.. 2011. The Influence of MHC and Immunoglobulins A and E on Host Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, C. Y.…[et al.]. The Influence of MHC and Immunoglobulins A and E on Host Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, C. Y.& Munyard, K. A.& Gregg, K.& Wetherall, J. D.& Stear, M. J.& Groth, D. M.. The Influence of MHC and Immunoglobulins A and E on Host Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446409
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446409