Growth Performance, Serum Chemistry, Cellular Immunity, and Carcass Traits of American Pekin Ducks (Anas Platyrhynchos) Reared Under Different Production Systems

ABSTRACT The selection of an appropriate production system plays a crucial role in ensuring the health, welfare, and productivity of American Pekin ducks.The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of various pata de avestruz botas rearing production systems on the performance of American Pekin Ducks.A total of 180 straight run ducklings

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Amino acid polymorphisms in human histocompatibility leukocyte antigen class II and proinsulin epitope have impacts on type 1 diabetes mellitus induced by immune-checkpoint inhibitors

IntroductionImmune-checkpoint inhibitors are effective in various advanced cancers.Type 1 diabetes mellitus induced by them (ICI-T1DM) is a serious complication requiring prompt insulin treatment, but the immunological mechanism behind it is unclear.MethodsWe examined amino acid polymorphisms in human histocompatibility leukocyte antigen (HLA) mole

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