Parallel single B cell transcriptomics to elucidate pig B cell repertoire.

ABSTRACT: Pork is the most widely consumed meat on the planet, placing swine health as a critical factor for both the world economy and the food industry. Infectious diseases in pigs not only threaten these sectors but also raise zoonotic concerns, as pigs can act as "mixing vessels" for several animals and human viruses and can lead to the emergence of new viruses that are capable of infecting humans. Several efforts are ongoing to develop pig vaccines, albeit with limited success. This has been largely attributed to the complex nature of pig infections and incomplete understanding of the pig immune responses. Additionally, pig has been suggested to be a good experimental model to study viral infections (e.g., human influenza). Despite the significant importance of studying pig immunology for devel

SUBMITTER: Bram S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11237004 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature