Interferon-γ acts as a regulator in the trade-off between phagocytosis and production performance in dwarf chickens

Abstract Background Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) is critical for innate and adaptive immunity against viral and bacterial infections. IFN-γ reportedly affects the phagocytic ability of monocytes and macrophages as well as regulates pituitary function in humans and mice. The present study analyzed the impact...

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Published in:	Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Main Authors:	Yitong Yuan, Shunqi Liu, Yue Zhao, Ling Lian, Zhengxing Lian
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2018-05-01
Subjects:	Dwarf chicken Interferon-γ Macrophage Monocyte Phagocytosis product Production performance
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-018-0256-y