Antiviral Resistance of Splenocytes in Aged Mice
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Microbiology - Year 2017, Vol 66, Issue 1
Abstract
We compared the susceptibility to viral infection of splenocytes, isolated from young versus old CBA mice, and evaluated the antiviral actions of lactoferrin in splenocytes infected with Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV). Recombinant mouse lactoferrin (rmLF) and bovine lactoferrin (bLF) were used. There were no differences in the susceptibility to EMCV infection in the studied age categories. Both types of lactoferrins were protective in young and old mice. The study confirmed the undisturbed viral resistance in old mice and the protective actions of lactoferrin in viral infection. The antiviral action of the homologous mouse lactoferrin was demonstrated for the first time.
Authors and Affiliations
Ewa Zaczyńska, Jolanta Artym, Maja Kocięba, Timo Burster, Marian Kruzel, Maria Paprocka, Michał Zimecki
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