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Carry-over effects of dietary yeast RNA as a source of nucleotides on the immune system in Leghorn-type chickens

  • Kai Dong Deng
  • , Chun Wai Wong
  • , John Vivian Nolan

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    Abstract

    Exogenous dietary nucleotides in addition to an endogenous supply from biosynthesis, are required for the optimal function of tissues with a high rate of turnover such as lymphoid and intestinal tissues. particularly in growing animals. Recent studies with murine species and human subjects have demonstrated the modulatory effect of dietary nucleotides on humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. As nutritional status in early life can exert long-term influences on avian immune functions (Dibner et al. 1998), this study investigated the carry-over effects of short-term, posthatching supplementation of dietary RNA as a source of nucleotides, on the immune system in chickens.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationRecent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia
    EditorsP B Cronje, N Richards
    Place of PublicationArmidale, Australia
    PublisherUniversity of New England
    Pages8A-8A
    Volume15
    ISBN (Print)186389926X
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventRAAN 2005: Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia - University of New England, Armidale, Australia
    Duration: 10 Jul 200513 Jul 2005

    Conference

    ConferenceRAAN 2005: Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia
    CityArmidale, Australia
    Period10/07/0513/07/05

    Keywords

    • Animal Nutrition

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