Bovine serum and bovine IgG as preventives and therapeutives for bovine mastitis
AssigneeAmerican Cyanamid Company
InventorsWeng Tao, Martin John Corbett, Walter C. Pickett
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Abstract
Immunoglobulin G-2 (IgG2), e g. bovine IgG2, and its reaction with neutrophils can be used to enhance the neutrophil's functional status in host animal defense against bacterial infections.
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A method of treating infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus in bovine animal host cells comprising administering an appropriate dosage of monomeric bovine IgG2 immunoglobulin obtained from non-immunized animals to a bovine animal host whereby the IgG2 immunoglobulin reacts with IgG2-Fc receptors and stimulates neutrophil function in the host animal cell.
A method of preventing infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus in bovine animal host cells comprising administering an appropriate dosage of monomeric bovine IgG2 immunoglobulin obtained from non-immunized animals to a bovine animal host whereby the IgG2 immunoglobulin reacts with IgG2-Fc receptors and stimulates neutrophil function in the host animal cell.
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