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Editorial: New insights on B cell development in poultry

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  • Gregory Todd Pharr

  • Sonja Härtle

  • Nandor Nagy

  • June 15, 2026

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    The bursa of Fabricius is essential for B cell development in chickens, guiding processes from embryogenesis to peripheral export.

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    Recent studies reveal novel mechanisms of B cell migration and follicle development within the bursa of Fabricius.

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    The chB6 alloantigen is identified as a significant pan-B cell marker, influencing fate decisions during B cell development.

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    The autonomously diversifying library system has been developed to enhance antibody specificity and affinity in chicken B cells.

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    Research shows convergent humoral immune responses in chickens, influenced by vaccination or infection routes.

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