Project Number: 1265-32000-086-13
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Jun 01, 2007
End Date: May 30, 2009

Objective:
To evaluate plant extracts for their immunostimulatory activities using various in vitro immunoassays.

Approach:
In vitro systems will be developed to investigate immunomodulatory effects of phytonutrients in avian macrophages. Initial emphasis will be placed on evaluating the effect of various phytochemicals extracted from various plants on the induction of chicken cytokines.