Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Venom Reinforces Viral Clearance during the Early Stage of Infection with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus through the Up-Regulation of Th1-Specific Immune Responses

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Venom Reinforces Viral Clearance during the Early Stage of Infection with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus through the Up-Regulation of Th1-Specific Immune Responses

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a chronic and immunosuppressive viral disease that is responsible for substantial economic losses for the swine industry. Honeybee venom (HBV) is known to possess several beneficial biological properties, particularly, immunomodulatory effects....

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Main Authors: Jin-A Lee, Yun-Mi Kim, Pung-Mi Hyun, Jong-Woon Jeon, Jin-Kyu Park, Guk-Hyun Suh, Bock-Gie Jung, Bong-Joo Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
honeybee venom (HBV)
porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)
immune enhancing effect
viral clearance effect
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/5/1837

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