Abstract
The chemiluminescence (CL) assay measures the ability of a phagocyte to produce light. Milk CL assay can detect an early stage of mastitis precisely because phagocytic leukocytes, such as neutrophils, accumulate in milk as a protective initial reaction after bacterial invasion. Based on the emission of CL by phagocytic leukocytes in milk, we developed a method to diagnose mastitis at an early stage.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 131-136 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biotechnology
- Ecology
- Animal Science and Zoology
- Agronomy and Crop Science