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Neuroendocrine-immune interactions in the neonate

Cytokine responses to lipopolysaccharides in neuroendocrine tissues are age- and tissue-dependent in neonatal pigs. Developmental differences in serum and tissue-specific responses are not necessarily equivalent. Lower levels of cytokine gene expression in neuroendocrine tissues of early neonates po...

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Published in:Domestic animal endocrinology 1998-09, Vol.15 (5), p.397-407
Main Authors: Matteri, R.L., Klir, J.J., Fink, B.N., Johnson, R.W.
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Language:English
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Summary:Cytokine responses to lipopolysaccharides in neuroendocrine tissues are age- and tissue-dependent in neonatal pigs. Developmental differences in serum and tissue-specific responses are not necessarily equivalent. Lower levels of cytokine gene expression in neuroendocrine tissues of early neonates potentially could influence neuroendocrine and immune responses to infection. The limited information on neuroendocrine-immune responses and interactions in neonatal farm animals presents significant challenges, as well as opportunities for new discoveries and improvements of livestock production.
ISSN:0739-7240
1879-0054
DOI:10.1016/S0739-7240(98)00024-1