Topic:Lymphocytes

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell found in horses that are integral to the immune system. They are involved in the body's defense mechanisms against infections and other diseases. Lymphocytes are primarily categorized into T cells, B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, each playing distinct roles in immune responses. T cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity, B cells are responsible for antibody production, and NK cells contribute to the destruction of infected or cancerous cells. The study of lymphocytes in horses includes their development, function, and response to various pathogens. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the biology, regulation, and clinical relevance of lymphocytes in equine health.

Hypogammaglobulinemia and thymic hypoplasia in horses: a primary combined immunodeficiency disorder.

Infection and immunity August 1, 1973 Volume 8, Issue 2 272-277 doi: 10.1128/iai.8.2.272-277.1973

McGuire TC, Poppie MJ.A severe combined immunodeficiency disorder was demonstrated in two Arabian foals which were full siblings. The defect in the B-lymphocyte system was shown by hypogammaglobulinemia, lymphopenia, and absence of germinal centers. The almost total absence of thymic tissue in one foal and the lack of thymic dependent lymphocytes in the spleens of both foals demonstrate a T-lymphocyte defect. In a retrospective study of total available Arabian foal cases, 4 of 15 had evidence of immunodeficiency.

Nature: New biology January 3, 1973 Volume 241, Issue 105 25-26 doi: 10.1038/newbio241025a0

Wekerle H, Cohen IR, Feldman M.No abstract available

Transplantation proceedings June 1, 1972 Volume 4, Issue 2 173-176

Revillard JP, Robert M, Betuel H, Latour M, Bonneau M, Brochier J, Traeger J.No abstract available

The Journal of biological chemistry January 25, 1972 Volume 247, Issue 2 413-417

Averner MJ, Brock ML, Jost JP.No abstract available

Zhurnal mikrobiologii, epidemiologii i immunobiologii January 1, 1972 Volume 49, Issue 1 58-62

Bliakher SL, Kraskina NA, Nilovskiĭ MN, Kholchev NV, Kolesnikova LI.No abstract available

Nihon juigaku zasshi. The Japanese journal of veterinary science December 1, 1971 Volume 33, Issue 6 291-294 doi: 10.1292/jvms1939.33.291

Sonoda M.No abstract available

Biochimica et biophysica acta January 1, 1971 Volume 230, Issue 3 487-494 doi: 10.1016/0304-4165(71)90178-4

Meyer J, Bartlett GR.No abstract available

Federation proceedings January 1, 1970 Volume 29, Issue 1 108-110

Traeger J, Fries D, Revillard JP, Durix A, Carraz M, Plan M.No abstract available

Canadian journal of comparative medicine and veterinary science December 1, 1967 Volume 31, Issue 12 342-347

Van Pelt RW.Physical, biochemical, and cytologic properties of synovial fluid from normal equine tarsal joints were investigated. Tarsal synovial fluid was pale yellow, clear, free of flocculent material, and did not clot. Volume varied in direct proportion to individual tarsal joint size. Relative viscosity was related to volume, polymerization and quantity of hyaluronic acid, and protein concentration. Mucinous precipitate quality (hyaluronic acid polymerization) was uniformly high. Results of certain analyses of serum were compared with those of tarsal synovial fluid. Tarsal synovial fluid protein conc...