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L. Vervelde, M.G.R. Matthijs, D.A. van Haarlem, Sjaak de Wit, C.A. Jansen

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    Abstract

    Natural killer (NK) cells are cytotoxic lymphocytes and play an important role in the early
    defence against viruses. In this study we focussed on NK cell and interferon (IFN) responses
    after infection with infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). Based on surface expression of CD107+,
    enhanced activation of lung NK cells was observed at 1 dpi, whereas in blood prolonged NKcell
    activation was found. IFN- and IFN- mRNA and proteins were not rapidly induced
    whereas IFN- production in lung, measured by Elispot assay, increased over time at 2 and
    4 dpi. In contrast, IFN- production in blood was highest at 1 dpi and decreased over time
    down to levels comparable to uninfected birds at 4 dpi. Collectively, infection with IBV-M41
    resulted in activation of NK cells in the lung and blood and rapid production of IFN- and
    not IFN- and IFN- compared to uninfected birds.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)337-341
    JournalVeterinary Immunology and Immunopathology
    Volume151
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Keywords

    • Infectious bronchitis virus
    • Natural killer cells
    • Interferon
    • Mucosal immunity

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