1ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
2ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
*Corresponding author email id: navyog.yadav84@gmail.com
Immunoglobulin IgY, which is produced by chicken, reptiles and amphibians, has attracted the interest ominously in scientific community due to its unique properties and wider applicability. Moreover, IgY production in chicken favours reduced use of lab animals and is in complete concordance to animal welfare. Consequently, in this review, we aim to provide a brief overview about structural and biochemical properties of IgY, as well as advantages of its usage as diagnostic and therapeutic or prophylactic reagents.
Chicken, IgY immunoglobulin, Characteristics, Purification, Diagnosis, Prophylaxis
