The piglet as a model for B cell and immune system development.

J E Butler1, K M Lager, I Splichal

  • 1Department of Microbiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States. john-butler@uiowa.edu

Summary

The newborn piglet model offers a unique advantage for studying adaptive immune system development by controlling for environmental and maternal factors. This research reviews methods for characterizing the porcine B cell system, crucial for understanding antibody repertoire development.