In ovo delivery of carvacrol triggers expression of chemotactic factors, antimicrobial peptides and pro-inflammatory pathways in the yolk sac of broiler chicken embryos

In ovo delivery of carvacrol triggers expression of chemotactic factors, antimicrobial peptides and pro-inflammatory pathways in the yolk sac of broiler chicken embryos

Abstract Background Broiler chickens are most vulnerable immediately after hatching due to their immature immune systems, making them susceptible to infectious diseases. The yolk plays an important role in early immune defence by showing relevant antioxidant and passive immunity capabilities during...

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Main Authors: Mila M. Y. Meijer, Henry van den Brand, Shahram Niknafs, Eugeni Roura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Antimicrobial peptides
Broiler chicken
Carvacrol
Essential oils
Immunomodulation
In ovo
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-024-01131-3
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