Abstract
Uptake of tracer particles was assessed in lower eyelid conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue (CALT) of 3-week-old turkeys. Tracer particle suspensions, including carbon, iron oxide, or three sizes of latex beads (0.81 micron, 1.7 microns, and 2.9 microns), were placed into the experimentally sealed conjunctival space. After 5, 15, or 30 minutes, eyelids were removed and CALT was examined by light microscopy. Uptake was confirmed for all tracers and occurred within the lymphoepithelium of CALT. The uptake of latex beads was not as frequent as for carbon and iron. Tracers were increasingly evident in lymphoepithelium and subepithelial macrophage clusters as contact time increased. These findings provide additional evidence that CALT is capable of antigen uptake and may play a role in paraocular and upper respiratory immunity in turkeys.
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