کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2407925 | 1103148 | 2008 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
We investigated whether telomerase activity and viral gene transcription were associated with protection against the RB-1B strain of Marek's disease virus (MDV) in chickens vaccinated with Rispens CVI988 or the herpes virus of turkey (HVT). Telomerase activity in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) seemed to be an appropriate marker of lymphoma and levels of viral transcription were correlated with the virulence of MDV strains. Vaccinated protected birds had lower levels of telomerase activity and RB-1B viral gene transcription than unvaccinated chickens infected with RB-1B. The decrease in RB-1B viral transcription was more marked in chickens vaccinated with CVI988 than in those vaccinated with HVT. Indeed, RB-1B viral transcription was not detectable after 14 days post-challenge. In conclusion, telomerase activity and gene transcription in challenge MDV strains are potential new reliable criteria of protection in vaccinated chickens.
Journal: Vaccine - Volume 26, Issue 38, 8 September 2008, Pages 4904–4912