TABLE 1.
Relative binding of IBV RBD proteins to paraffin-embedded healthy chicken tissues
| Tissue | QX-RBDa | M41-RBDa |
|---|---|---|
| Nostril | ||
| Proximal trachea | + | + |
| Distal trachea | + | + |
| Lung | ||
| Esophagus | ||
| Gizzard | + | |
| Proventriculus | ||
| Duodenum | ||
| Ileum | + | |
| Colon | + | + |
| Cecal tonsil | + | + |
| Spleen | ||
| Liver | +− | |
| Adrenal glands | ||
| Pancreas | ||
| Kidney | + | |
| Ureter | + | + |
| Heart | ||
| Skin | ||
| Conjunctiva | + | + |
| Muscles | ||
| Ovary | ||
| Oviduct | + | + |
| Cloaca | +− | |
| Cerebrum | ||
| Cerebellum | ||
| Brain stem | ||
| Sciatic nerve |
a
White, no visible staining; +−, staining of a few cells; +, staining of most epithelial cells.