β-defensin-4 as an endogenous biomarker in cows with mastitis

IntroductionDefensins are peptides with antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects. Their concentration could be altered during infections and thus provide information on the prognosis and course of the disease. The aim of the present study was to investigate the defensin concentration in cows with...

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Main Authors: Stephan Neumann, Stephan Siegert, Anneke Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1154386/full