Abstract:

Immunostimulatory effects of an anionic alkali mineral complex solution (Barodon®) on porcine lymphocytes

Byung Woo Yoo, DVM, MPH, PhD; Soo Il Choi, PhD; So Hyun Kim, DVM, MS; Soo Jin Yang, DVM, MS; Hye Cheong Koo, DVM, MS; Nam Hoon Kwon, DVM; Sang Hoon Seo, MS; Bong Kyun Park, DVM, MS, PhD; Han Sang Yoo, DVM, MS, PhD; Yong Ho Park, DVM, MS, PhD

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The anionic alkali mineral complex solution, Barodon®, increased expression of porcine leukocyte subpopulations in treated pigs, determined by use of specific monoclonal antibodies and flow cytometry. This immunostimulatory effect supports use of Barodon as an alternative to antimicrobials for improving productivity in the swine industry.

Keywords: Barodon, immunostimulator, CD4+CD8+, double-positive, population


RIS citationCite as: Yoo BW, Choi SI, Kim SH, et al. Immunostimulatory effects of an anionic alkali mineral complex solution (Barodon®) on porcine lymphocytes. J Swine Health Prod 2002;10(6):265-270.

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