introduction: interleukin-2 (il-2) as a t helper type 1 (th1) cytokine has an important role background and objective: interleukin-2 (il-2) as a t helper type 1 (th1) cytokine has an important role in activation, growth and differentiation of several immune cells. moreover il-2 is known as a pro-inflammatory and anti-tumoral cytokine. in addition deysregulation of il-2 in some diseases such as ...

The immune system of 90-day old piglets SM-1 Novosibirsk breed depends on sex and stress-reactivity. Stress-reactivity was measured using halothane test. immunologic testing performed 30 days after weaning. Our results show that overall piglet demonstrated high proliferative activity T- B- immunocompetent cells with active formation mature T-and B-lymphocytes did not signs immunosuppression. Co...