Journal article
Vitamin D3 modulates the function of chicken macrophages
Abstract
Vitamin D3 is known to modulate both innate and adaptive immune responses in mammals, but there is little information on its effects on avian immune system cells. Here, we studied the effects of vitamin D3 on chicken macrophages. Chicken macrophages expressed vitamin D receptor (VDR) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation increased their VDR expression. Macrophages were treated with 1,25(OH)2D3 in the presence or absence of Toll-like receptor …
Authors
Shojadoost B; Behboudi S; Villanueva AI; Brisbin JT; Ashkar AA; Sharif S
Journal
Research in Veterinary Science, Vol. 100, , pp. 45–51
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.03.009
ISSN
0034-5288