title: The effect of interferon-gamma intramammary administration on mammary phagocyte function.
abstract: The effect of recombinant bovine interferon-gamma on intramammary phagocyte function of mammary gland was studied in 4 Holstein cows (Study 1) and 7 Holstein cows (Study 2). Recombinant bovine interferon-gamma was intramammarily infused on day 6 of the dry period and phagocytes were collected from lacteal secretions and tested in vitro 24 hours later. Results from Study 1 indicate that phagocytosis of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was significantly increased after than before interferon treatment. Similarly, the number of bacteria killed/active phagocyte was enhanced by treatment. Results from Study 2 suggested a trend towards increased production of oxygen dependent bactericidal components and increased killing ability by phagocytes exposed to interferon as compared to control phagocytes. These results from both studies suggest that intramammary infusions of bovine interferon-gamma can stimulate phagocyte function during the early phase of the dry period.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Washington State University, Pullman 99164.
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Liggit
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yilma
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Corbeil
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D007371:Interferon-gamma / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal / Q000276:immunology*; D010586:Phagocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011994:Recombinant Proteins
chemical_list: D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D007371:Interferon-gamma