Publications by authors named "Andrzej Ochrem"

The major histocompatibility complex in cattle (BoLA) is regulated by genes that are closely related to the development of the immunological response to pathogens. The most polymorphic BoLA-DRB3.2 locus was analysed in 209 black-and-white Holstein-Friesian cows in Poland in order to a better explanation of influence of MHC on immunity to diseases in dairy cattle.

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We investigated a reproductive flock of Zatorska geese. The birds were divided into four groups: three-year-old ganders (=10), and one-, two-, and three-year-old layers (=30). Mature feathers were collected from the birds between July and September (, after breeding).

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Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is an important enzyme, which is one of the components of the antibacterial system in neutrophils and monocytes. MPO participates in the inflammatory response in multiple locations in the body, including the mammary glands. As a result of the activity of MPO, many oxidising compounds as well as reactive oxygen species are generated.

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