M. bovis infection in pigs: Improvement of the γ-IFN assay efficiency in this species using a maintenance medium

This study set up a defined broth culture in which lymphocytes, the cell population predominantly responsible for IFN-γ production, are maintained in a s teady-state and their vitality is preserved.

Source: Tuberculosis - December 1, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Elisabetta Gerace, Francesca Mandanici, Paolo Pasquali, Maria Falduto, Maria Vitale, Vincenzo Di Marco Lo Presti, Benedetta Amato Source Type: research