Cytokine mRNA Profiles in Bronchoalveolar Cells of Piglets Experimentally Infected in Utero with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus: Association of Sustained Expression of IFN-γ and IL-10 after Viral Clearance
- 1 December 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Viral Immunology
- Vol. 15 (4), 549-556
- https://doi.org/10.1089/088282402320914494
Abstract
An experimental model was used to investigate mRNA cytokine profiles in bronchoalvolar cells (BALC) from piglets, infected in utero with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). The BALC's were analyzed for the cytokines TNF-α, IFN-γ , IL-8, IL-10, and IL-12(p40) by real-time TaqMan polymerase chain reaction in 2-, 4-, and 6-week-old piglets, respectively. High levels of IFN-γ mRNA was detected in all piglets, while IL-10 was upregulated in 2-week-old piglets, was at normal levels in 4-week-old piglets, and elevated again in 6-week-old piglets. IL-12 was weakly elevated in all three age groups. Virus was reduced by 50% in 4-week-old piglets and cleared by 6 weeks of age. The sustained expression of IFNγ and reduction of IL-10 production indicate an important role for these cytokines in immunity to PRRSV.Keywords
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