title: Genetic control of cell-mediated immunity in chickens.
abstract: The present review briefly outlines the effector cells and molecules influencing cell-mediated immunity. Emphasis is placed on the genes determining these molecules in mammals and in the chicken, including genes for cytokines and cytokine receptors. The review concludes with a tabular presentation containing examples of specific genetic influences on cell-mediated immunity in chickens and mammals.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Regional Poultry Research Laboratory, East Lansing, Michigan 48823.
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Bacon
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Dietert
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*; D016207:Cytokines / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000502:physiology; D007111:Immunity, Cellular / Q000235:genetics*; D008322:Mammals / Q000276:immunology*; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D016207:Cytokines