Immunoglobulin G in the developing oocytes of the domestic hen and immunospecific antibody response in serum and corresponding egg yolk
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The concentration of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) in developing oocytes from normal chickens was measured by ELISA. The concentration was similar in oocytes ranging in size from 6 mm to 38 mm, which is in the last stage of development before ovulation. The concentration of immunospecific IgG was similar in corresponding serum and yolk samples in chickens immunised with human IgG, and a significant linear correlation between response of a specific antibody in the serum and corresponding egg yolk was found. The serum antibody level had to reach a certain level before specific antibody appeared in the egg yolk, and the egg yolk to a certain extent reflected the serum concentration of IgG over 6 to 7 days, because this is the time it takes for the developing oocyte to grow from 6 to 35 mm in diameter.
Original language | English |
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Journal | In Vivo |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 395-398 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0258-851X |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |
- Antibodies, Chicken, Egg yolk, Oocytes
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