Abstract
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) causes a significant health problem for the swine industry worldwide. In this study, we investigated the cytokine expression profiles (IFN-γ, IL-1α, IL-8, and IL-10) in the lungs of pigs with PCV2-associated respiratory disease. The mRNA expressions of IL-1α and IL-8 were significantly up-regulated in pigs with PCV2-associated respiratory disease, while IL-10 expression was not detected. These results suggest that the increased expressions of proinflammatory cytokines in the lungs may play an important role in the immunopathologic response in pigs with PCV2-associated respiratory disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 321-323 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Research in Veterinary Science |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2011 |
Keywords
- PCV2-associated respiratory disease
- Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)
- Proinflammatory cytokines
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