Vol. 20 (3-4) 1999 Neuro endocrinology letters

Reciprocal interdependence between pineal gland and avian immune system. NEL Review.

: The immune system of mammals and birds exhibits the same basic anatomical and functional organization, including dichotomy into the cellular and humoral immune response. Specificities of avian immune system may be, however, very useful for understanding numerous phylogenetic and evolutionary mysteries. Similarities and differences bet.....