Presence of Antibodies against Egg-White Antigens in Human Lymphoid Tissues

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Abstract
Using immunohistochemical methods, antibodies against egg-white antigens have been found in plasma cells of 9 human subjects. Cells containing such antibodies were present in the intestinal mucosa, adenoid tissue, and in a peripheral lymph node. The origin of the antigenic stimulation is discussed and it is concluded that the most probable route of penetration of the egg antigens into the organism is by absorption of dietary constituents through the gastro-intestinal mucosa.