Orally administered β-glucan improves the hemolytic activity of the complement system in horses

Background and Aim: Immune-modulating molecules mainly act on innate immune cells, which are central to early defense against invading pathogens and contribute to developing adaptive immunity. Yeast-extracted β-glucan, a model immune-modulating molecule, is widely used in several animal species; how...

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Main Authors: Taline Scalco Picetti, Lucas de Figueiredo Soveral, Rovian Miotto, Luana Marina Scheer Erpen, Yasmin Kreutz, João Antônio Guizzo, Rafael Frandoloso, Luiz Carlos Kreutz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2021-04-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.14/April-2021/3.pdf