Equine neutrophil locomotion in response to Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
The neutrophil is involved in the defence of the mare's uterus against micro-organisms. The ability of Streptococcus zooepidemicus and its growth products to induce shape changes or directional locomotion (chemotaxis) of equine neutrophils was investigated; no effect was found.
Pycock
J F
JF
Department of Surgery and Obstetrics, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
Allen
W E
WE
D000818:Animals; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002634:Chemotaxis, Leukocyte; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses / Q000097:blood* / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000276:immunology*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000276:immunology*