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Genetics and Vaccine Efficacy: Host Genetic Variation Affecting Marek's Disease Vaccine Efficacy in White Leghorn Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chang, S., Dunn, J.R., Heidari, M., Lee, L.F., Song, J., Ernst, C.W., Ding, Z., Bacon, L.D., Zhang, H. 2010. Genetics and Vaccine Efficacy: Host Genetic Variation Affecting Marek's Disease Vaccine Efficacy in White Leghorn Chickens. Poultry Science. 89(10):2083-2091.

Alternative Splicing Variants and DNA Methylation Status of BDNF in Inbred Chicken Lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yu, Y., Zhang, H.M., Byerly, M.S., Bacon, L.D., Porter, T.E., Liu, G.E., Song, J. 2009. Alternative Splicing Variants and DNA Methylation Status of BDNF in Inbred Chicken Lines. Brain Research. 1269(7):1-10.

Development of an endogenous virus-free line of chickens susceptible to all subgroups of avian leukosis virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Bacon, L.D., Fadly, A.M. 2008. Development of an Endogenous Virus-Free Line of Chickens Susceptible to All Subgroups of Avian Leukosis Virus. Avian Diseases. 52(3):412-418.

Quantitative evaluation of DNA methylation patterns for ALVEs and TVB genes in a neoplastic disease susceptible and resistant chicken model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yul, Y., Zhang, H.M., Tian, F., Bacon, L.D., Zhang, Y., Zhang, W., Song, J. 2008. Quantitative evaluation of DNA methylation patterns for ALVEs and TVB genes in a neoplastic disease susceptible and resistant chicken model. PLoS One. 3(3):e1731.

DNA methylation variations of TVB in ALV-resistant and -susceptible chickens - (Abstract Only)

Yu, Y., Zhang, H., Tian, F., Bacon, L.D., Song, J. 2008. Dna methylation variations of tvb in alv-resistant and -susceptible chickens [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p. 96.

Genetic variation at the tumour virus B locus in commercial and laboratory chicken populations assessed by a medium-throughput or a high-throughput assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H.M., Bacon, L.D., Heidari, M., Muir, W.M., Groenen, M.A.M., Zhang, Y., Wong, G.K.S., Fulton, J.E., O'Sullivan, N.P., Albers, G.A.A., Vereijken, A.L.J., Rattink, A.P., Okimoto, R., McKay, J.C., McLeod, S., Cheng, H.H. 2007. Genetic variation at the tumour virus B locus in commercial and laboratory chicken populations assessed by a medium-throughput or a high-throughput assay. Avian Pathology. p. 283-291.

Identification of a new splice variant of BDNF in chicken - (Abstract Only)

Yu, Y., Zhang, H.M., Bacon, L.D., Song, J. 2007. Identification of a new splice variant of BDNF in chicken [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. Paper #814. p. 305.

Putative evidence that genes outside the MHC have a significant influence on efficacy of Marek's disease vaccine - (Abstract Only)

Zhang, H.M., Dunn, J.R., Witter, R.L., Heidari, M., Bacon, L.D., Cui, Y., Song, J., Cheng, H.H. 2007. Putative evidence that genes outside the MHC have a significant influence on efficacy of Marek's disease vaccine [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. Paper #107. p. 128.

The Threshold of Genetic Susceptibility to Marek's Disease - (Abstract Only)

Zhang, H.M., Dunn, J.R., Heidari, M., Witter, R.L., Kulkarni, G., Bacon, L.D. 2006. The threshold of genetic susceptibility to Marek's disease [abstract]. 4th International Workshop on Molecular Pathogenesis of Marek's Disease Virus. p. 33.

Lymphoid Organ Size Varies among Inbred Lines 63, 72 and Their Thirteen Recombinant Congenic Strains of Chickens with the Same Mhc - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H.M., Hunt, H.D., Kulkarni, G.B., Palmquist, D.E., Bacon, L.D. 2006. Lymphoid organ size varies among inbred lines 63, 72 and their thirteen recombinant congenic strains of chickens with the same major histocompatibility complex. Poultry Science. 85:844-853.

At Least One Non-Classical Mhci Molecule in the Chicken Is Alloimmunogenic and Dynamically Expressed on Spleen Cells During Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunt, H.D., Goto, R.M., Foster, D.N., Bacon, L.D., Miller, M.M. 2006. At least one YMHCl molecule in the chicken is alloimmunogenic and dynamically expressed on spleen cells during development. Immunogenetics. 58(4):297-307.

Development and Validation of a Pcr-Rflp Assay to Evaluate Tvb Haplotypes Coding Receptors for Subgroup B and E Avian Leukosis Viruses in White Leghorns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H.M., Bacon, L.D., Cheng, H.H., Hunt, H.D. 2005. Development and validation of a PCR-RFLP assay to evaluate TVB haplotypes coding receptors for subgroup B and subgroup E avian leukosis viruses in White Leghorns. Avian Pathology. 34(4):324-331.

Evaluation of Response of a New Experimental Line of Chickens (Line 0-1) to Avian Leukosis Virus Infection - (Abstract Only)

Mays, J.K., Hunt, H.D., Pandiri, A., Bacon, L.D., Fadly, A.M. 2005. Evaluation of response of a new experimental line of chickens (line 0-1) to avian leukosis virus infection [abstract]. American Veterinary Medical Association. p. 58.

Response of White Leghorn Chickens of Various B Haplotypes to Infection at Hatch with Subgroup J Avian Leukosis Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mays, J.K., Bacon, L.D., Pandiri, A.P., Fadly, A.M. 2005. Response of white leghorn chickens of various B haplotypes to infection at hatch with subgroup J avian leukosis virus. Avian Diseases. 49(2):214-219.

Identification and Evaluation of Snps at the 3' End of the Tva Gene Segregating among Alsv Resistance and Susceptible Lines of Chickens - (Abstract Only)

Zhang, H.M., Hunt, H.D., Cheng, H.H., Dodgson, J.B., Romanov, M., Bacon, L.D. 2005. Identification and evaluation of SNPs at the 3' end of the tva gene segregating among ALSV resistance and susceptible lines of chickens [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XIII Conference. p. 197:123.

Retrospective Evidence That the Mhc (B Haplotype) of Chickens Influences Genetic Resistance to Attenuated Infectious Bronchitis Vaccine Strains in Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bacon, L.D., Hunter, D.B., Zhang, H.M., Brand, K., Etches, R. 2004. Retrospective evidence that the MHC (B haplotype) of chickens influences genetic resistance to attenuated infectious bronchitis vaccine strains in chickens. Avian Pathology. 33(6):605-609.

Behavioral and Physiological Features of Chickens Diversely Selected for Resistance to Avian Disease. 1. Selected Inbred Lines Differ for Behavioral and Physical Responses to Social Stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dennis, R., Zhang, H., Bacon, L.D., Esteves, I., Cheng, H. 2004. Behavioral and physiological features of chickens diversely selected for resistance to avian disease. 1. Selected inbred lines differ for behavioral and physical responses to social stress. Poultry Science. 83(9):1489.

Evaluation of Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup a (Alva) and Subgroup B (Alvb) Receptor Genes in Recombinant Congenic Strains of Chickens - (Abstract Only)

Zhang, H., Bacon, L.D. 2004. Evaluation of avian leukosis virus subgroup A (ALVA) and subgroup B (ALVB) receptor genes in recombinant congenic strains of chickens [abstract]. International Conference on Animal Genetics. p. 115.

Updated Nomenclature for the Chicken Major Histocompatibility (B and Rfp-Y) Complex - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, M.M., Bacon, L.D., Hala, K., Hunt, H.D., Ewald, S.J., Kaufman, J., Zoorob, R., Briles, W.E. 2004. 2004 Nomenclature for the chicken major histocompatibility (B and Y) complex. Immunogenetics. 56:261-279. Available: http://springerlink.metapress.com/app/home/journal.asp?

Methods for Evaluating and Developing Commercial Chicken Strains Free of Endogenous Subgroup E Avian Leukosis Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bacon, L.D., Fulton, J.E., Kulkarni, G.B. 2004. Methods for evaluating and developing commercial chicken strains free of endogenous subgroup E avian leukosis virus. Avian Pathology. v. 33(2). p. 233-243.

Response of White Leghorn Chickens of Various Genetic Lines to Infection with Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup J - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, S.M., Reed, W.M., Bacon, L.D., Fadly, A.M. 2004. Response of white leghorn chickens of various genetic lines to infection with avian leukosis virus subgroup J. Avian Diseases. 48:61-67.

The Efficacy of Recombinant Fowlpox Vaccine Protection Against Marek's Disease: Its Dependence on Chicken Line and B Haplotype - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, L.F., Bacon, L.D., Yoshida, S., Yanagida, N., Zhang, H., Witter, R.L. 2004. The efficacy of recombinant fowlpox vaccine protection against marek's disease: its dependence on chicken line and b haplotype. Avian Diseases. 48:129-137.

Studies of Subgroup J Avian Leukosis Virus Infection and Tumors in a Naturally Infected Commercial Broiler Breeder Flock - (Abstract Only) - (13-Jul-02)

Chicken Lines Differ in Production of Interferon-Like Activity by Peripheral White Blood Cells Stimulated with Phytohemagglutinin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bacon, L.D., Palmquist, D.E. 2002. Chicken lines differ in production of interferon-like activity by peripheral white blood cells stimulated with phytohemagglutinin. Poultry Science. 81:1629-1636.

Identification and Evaluation of Major histocompatibility Complex Antigens in Chicken Chimeras and Their Relationship to Germline Transmission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bacon, L.D., Zajchowski, L., Clark, M.E., Etches, R.J. 2002. Identification and evaluation of major histocompatibility complex antigens in chicken chimeras and their relationship to germline transmission. Poultry Science. 81:1427-1438.

Concentration of Immunoglobulin G in Plasma Varies among 6C.7 Recombinant Congenic Strains in Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yonash, N., Bacon, L.D., Smith, E. 2002. Concentration of immunoglobulin g in plasma varies among 6c.7 recombinant congenic strains in chickens. Poultry Science. 81:1104-1108.

The Use of Motility Buffer to Improve Fertility and Hatchability of Eggs in 70 Week-Old Hens - (Abstract Only)

Kulkarni, G., Bacon, L.D., Kirby, J. 2001. The use of motility buffer to improve fertility and hatchability of eggs in 70 week-old hens [abstract]. North Central Avian Disease Conference. p. 67.

Chicken Mhc Class I Definition Using Antisera Induced by Cloned Class I Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Jul-01)

Characterization and Experimental Reproduction of Peripheral Neuropathy in White Leghorn Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Mar-01)

Chicken Major Histocompatibility Complex (Mhc) Workshop Meeting Report October 8, 2000 - (Proceedings) - (11-Mar-01)

Genetic Resistance to Marek's Disease - (Book / Chapter) - (08-Oct-00)

Serologic Evidence for Rfp-Y Class I Gene Expression - (Proceedings) - (08-Oct-00)

Serologic Evidence for Rfp-Y Class I Gene Expression - (Abstract Only) - (05-Oct-00)

Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup J Infection Profiles in Broiler Breeder Chickens: Association with Virus Transmission to Progeny - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Jun-00)

Production of Neutralizing Antibody to Alv-J Differs in Aged Hens from Seven B-Congenic White Leghorn Lines - (Abstract Only) - (05-Jun-00)

Development of Chicken Lines at the USDA-ARS Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory to Resolve Genes Determining Resistance to Disease - (Review Article) - (06-Mar-00)

Development of Semicongenic Line 0 B13b13 and B21b21 Chickens Free of Endogenous Virus That Produce Mhc Restricted Ctl Responses to Avl. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Mar-00)

Detection of Endogenous Avian Leukosis Virus Envelope in Chicken Plasma Using R2 Antiserum - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Nov-99)

Epidemiology and Transmission of Subgroup J Avian Leukosis Virus - a Longitudinal Study in Broiler Breeders - (Abstract Only) - (12-Jul-99)

Role of Endogenous Virus 21 (Ev21) in Response of White Leghorn Chickens Toinfection with Subgroup J Avian Leukosis Virus - (Abstract Only) - (12-Jul-99)

Chicken Lines at the USDA-ARS Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory to Resolve Genes Determining Resistance to Disease - (Review Article) - (06-Jul-99)

An Acute Form of Transient Paralysis Induced by Highly Virulent Strains of Marek's Disease Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Apr-99)

Higher Resolution Mapping and Identification of New Quantitative Trait Loci(qtl) Affecting Susceptibility to Marek's Disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Nov-98)

Developing Recombinant Congenic Strains (Rcs) in Chickens As a Tool to Study Genetic Resistance to Marek's Disease (Md) - (Proceedings) - (12-Oct-98)

An Acute Form of Transient Paralysis Induced by Highly Virulent Strains of Marek's Disease Virus - (Abstract Only) - (25-Jul-98)

Developing Recombinant Congenic Strains (Rcs) in Chickens As a Tool to Study Genetic Resistance to Marek's Disease (Md) - (Proceedings) - (15-Jan-98)

Fine Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) Conferring Susceptibility to Marek's Disease (Md) in Chicken - (Abstract Only) - (15-Jan-98)

Qtl Conferring Resistance to Marek's Disease in the Chicken - (Proceedings) - (14-Nov-97)

Class II Mhc Cdnas in 15i5 B-Congenic Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (29-Sep-97)

Identification of Non-Mhc Quantitative Trait Loci Conferring Resistance to Marek's Disease - (Proceedings) - (01-Sep-97)

Detection of Endogenous Virus Envelope in Chicken Plasma Using R2 Antiserum - (Abstract Only) - (18-Aug-97)

Genetic Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Susceptibility to Marek's Disease Virus Induced Tumors in F2 Intercross Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Aug-97)

Identification of Qtl Conferring Resistance to Marek's Disease in the Chicken - (Proceedings) - (11-Jun-97)

Non-Association Between Rfp-Y Mhc-Like Genes and Susceptibility to Marek's Disease Virus Induced Tumors in 63x72f2 Intercross Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-May-97)

Identification of Rfp-Y Major Histocompatibility Complex Haplotypes in Chickens of Cornell Lines N and P - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (29-Nov-96)

Use of Recombinant Congenic Chicken Lines to Define Non-Mhc Genes Influencing Marek's Disease Resistance - (Abstract Only) - (07-Sep-96)

Rfp-Y Genes Influence Resistance to Marek's Disease - (Abstract Only) - (07-Sep-96)

Use of Recombinant Congenic Chicken Strains to Define Non-Mhc Genes Influencing Marek's Disease Resistance - (Proceedings) - (07-Sep-96)

Failure of Rfp-Y Genes to Influence Resistance to Marek's Disease - (Proceedings) - (07-Sep-96)

Genetic Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Susceptibility to Marek's Disease in the Chicken - (Proceedings) - (07-Sep-96)

Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Susceptibility to Marek's Disease in the Chicken - (Abstract Only) - (07-Sep-96)

Histocompatibility Antigen(s) Linked to Rfp-Y (Mhc-Like) Genes in the Chicken - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Jul-96)

Chicken Mhc Class I Specific Alloantisera Induced by Cloned Bfiv Sequences - (Abstract Only) - (08-Jul-96)

Reproducibility of Efficacy Tests for Marek's Disease Vaccines - (Proceedings) - (01-May-96)

Book Review: Advances in Avian Immunology Research - (Review Article) - (30-Jan-96)

Development of An Alloantiserum (R2) That Detects Susceptibility of Chickens to Subgroup E Endogenous Avian Leukosis Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Nov-95)

Chicken Mhc Alloantiserum Cross-Reactivities As Detected by Hemagglutination and Flow Cytometric Analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Nov-95)

Effect of Rfp-Y Genes on Skin Graft Rejection in Line N Chickens - (Abstract Only) - (16-Aug-95)

Chicken Mhc Alloantisera Cross-Reactivities As Detected by Hemagglutinationand Flow Cytometry - (Abstract Only) - (16-Aug-95)

DNA Sequence Analysis of Chicken Mhc Bfiv12 and 13 Identified Unique Sharedepitopes Responsible for Serologic Cross Reactivities - (Abstract Only) - (16-Aug-95)

A Naturallly Occurring Neuropathy of Chickens Not Associated with Marek's Disease - (Abstract Only) - (12-Jul-95)

Functional Analysis of Polymorphic Residues Reveals Fine Structural Differences Between Avian (Bfiv) and Human (Hla-A2) Class I Glycoproteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Jun-95)

Effect of Serotype 2 and 3 Marek's Disease Vaccines on the Development of Avian Leukosis Virus-Induced Preneoplastic Bursal Follicles - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Apr-95)

Efficacy of Marek's Disease Vaccines in Mhc Heterozygous Chickens: Mhc Congenic X Inbred Line F1 Matings - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Jan-95)