Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Lymphokine
Patent
1994-12-27
1997-12-16
Russel, Jeffrey E.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Lymphokine
119 68, A01K 4500, A61K 3819
Patent
active
056981937
ABSTRACT:
A method of combatting microbial infections, including Escherichia coli and Salmonella infections, in immature birds by in ovo administration of an immune lymphokine (ILK) containing preparation in an amount effective to combat microbial infections in immature birds. A method of combatting microbial infections in immature birds by upregulating the production of endogenous Interleukin-8 (IL-8) in the bird. A method of combatting microbial infections in immature birds by in ovo administration of immune lymphokine (ILK).
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DeLoach John R.
Hargis Billy M.
Kogut Michael H.
McGruder Edward D.
Deck Randall E.
Fado John D.
Russel Jeffrey E.
Silverstein M. Howard
The Texas A&M University System
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