The distribution, expression pattern and effects of TNF superfamily members BAFF and APRIL in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) and salmon derived leukocytes

• Main Author: Wold, Mikael Fjeld
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: UiT The Arctic University of Norway 2018
• Subjects: VDP::Agriculture and fishery disciplines: 900::Fisheries science: 920::Fish health: 923; VDP::Landbruks- og Fiskerifag: 900::Fiskerifag: 920::Fiskehelse: 923; BIO-3955; Sav’; Atlantic salmon; Salmo salar
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10037/18309

Viral disease is one of the greatest challenges facing the aquaculture industry. The most serious disease at the moment is pancreas disease, caused by the salmonid alphavirus (SAV). Substantial efforts are being put into combating the disease, and fish are routinely vaccinated before being put at se...