Simple Summary Sea Turtles have a unique immune system, which evolved over millions of
years in the persistent host-pathogen arms race. As this species occupies a unique …

Previous studies revealed high levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in loggerhead sea
turtles (Caretta caretta), describing this species as prime reservoir of antimicrobial-resistant …

The sea turtles maintaining in rescue centres can cause physiological stress to the animals
with subsequent effects, such as the imbalance of immune system components. It is …

The principal aim of the present study was to develop and apply novel ex vivo tests as an
alternative to cell cultures able to evaluate the possible effects of emerging and legacy …

Bacterial infection poses a significant threat to the health and survival of turtles, both in their
natural habitats and in captivity. Notably, the presence and interactions of bacteria, such as …

Global Streptococcus agalactiae and related pathogen infections are increasing, and place
both wildlife species and humans at risk. Notably, Streptococcus agalactiae is now …

Immune function plays an important role in an animal's defense against infectious disease.
In reptiles, immune responses may be complex and counterintuitive, and diagnostic tools …

Serum from loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, was collected from the southeast Atlantic
Ocean during routine summer monitoring studies in 2017. Serum immunoglobulin IgY was …

Simple Summary Immunoglobulin Y (IgY) was purified from American alligator, Alligator
mississippiensis, serum and used to develop a monoclonal antibody (mAb AMY-9) specific …

Abstract The American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, is widely distributed and
abundant throughout the southeastern United States. Despite their abundance, these …