PFOS mediates immunomodulation in an avian cell line that can be mitigated via a virus infection

Abstract Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are environmentally persistent and bioaccumulative chemicals. Immunomodulation is among the most concerning of toxic effects linked with PFAS exposure in mammalian models. However, no studies had yet shown this to be true in birds. Thus...

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Main Authors: Jose M. Castaño-Ortiz, Veerle L. B. Jaspers, Courtney A. Waugh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1953-2