Editorial: New insights on B cell development in poultry
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By
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Gregory Todd Pharr
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Sonja Härtle
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Nandor Nagy
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June 15, 2026
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Objective:
To highlight recent advances in chicken B cell development and peripheral B cell biology.
Approach:
Key Findings:
- EIV-E12+ cells are identified as novel lymphoid tissue inducers for bursal folliculogenesis.
- A CXCR4/CXCL12 axis regulates B cell migration within the BF.
- The chB6 alloantigen plays a significant role in B cell fate during development.
- The ADLib system allows for the generation of a library of antibody specificities and has applications in humanized antibodies.
- Convergent BCR responses are influenced by vaccination or infection routes.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
- Limited knowledge on the full range of cell surface proteins involved in B cell communication.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of B cell migration and repertoire changes.
Conclusion: