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BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Expression of innate immune response genes in mammary epithelia following stimulation with lipopolysaccharide or Escherichia coli

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C. STOCKUM, B.J. HAIGH, H.H.D. MEYER, R.M. BRUCKMAIER, T.T. WHEELER and K. SINGH

Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 68: 31-32

The innate immune system is essential for keeping the bovine mammary gland disease free. A number of innate immune response genes are expressed in bovine mammary epithelial cells (bMEC), suggesting it contributes to defence against pathogens (Rainard & Riollet, 2006). These responses may play a key role in determining susceptibility to mastitis. The aim of this project was to investigate the expression in bMEC of specific innate immune genes in response to Escherichia coli ...Continued

Keywords: NZSAPAB; innate immunity; mastitis; lipopolysaccharide

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