Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Resistance and Immune Responses in Pigs and Chickens
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 983
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pork and poultry are the primary protein sources worldwide. However, the swine and poultry industries are facing significant challenges due to emerging diseases and increased susceptibility to infections, leading to protein shortages and significant economic losses. This Special Issue focuses on advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease resistance and immune responses in poultry and pigs. It highlights recent breakthroughs in cutting-edge research on genetics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and biochemical pathways, providing insights into the complex networks that contribute to host defense mechanisms against pathogens. This Special Issue also highlights novel findings in innate and adaptive immunity, host–pathogen interactions, the role of specific immune cell populations, and the microbiome. This collection of research provides valuable insights for enhancing disease resistance through genetic selection and developing immune-based strategies, including effective vaccines and therapeutic agents for swine and poultry, ultimately improving overall animal health and well-being.
Dr. Ali Nazmi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- avian immunity
- porcine immunity
- host–pathogen interactions
- disease resistance
- molecular mechanisms
- immunogenetics
- immune response
- pathogens
- genomics
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