Figure 2
Analyses of BLV-infected pregnant cattle. (a) The concentrations of PGE2 in the sera were determined by ELISA. (b and c) Whole-blood culture or PBMC culture was performed to evaluate IFN-γ production in response to Con A or gp51 peptide mix, respectively. (d) The concentrations of estradiol in the sera were determined by ELISA. (a–d) Statistical significance was determined by Welch’s t test. Pre: day −17 for cattle #1, day −16 for cattle #2 and #5, day −14 for cattle #3, and day −12 for cattle #4. Day 0: the day of delivery,n.s. : not significance.