Bovine blood and milk T-cell subsets in distinct states of activation and differentiation during subclinical Staphylococcus aureus mastitis
Tucker, N.; Cunha, P.; Gilbert, F. B.; Rambault, M.; Santos, K. R.; Remot, A.; Germon, P.; Rainard, P.; Martins, R. P.
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T-lymphocytes are key mediators of adaptive cellular immunity and knowledge about distinct subsets of these cells in healthy and infected mammary gland secretions remains limited. In this study, we used a multiplex cytometry panel to show that staphylococcal mastitis causes the activation of CD4+, CD8+ and {gamma}{delta} T-cells found in bovine milk. We also highlight remarkable differences in the proportions of naive and memory T-cells subsets found in blood and milk. These observations will contribute to a better understanding of cell-mediated immune mechanisms in the udder and to the development of new therapeutic and preventive strategies targeting mastitis.
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