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. 1994 Feb;62(2):747–750. doi: 10.1128/iai.62.2.747-750.1994

Conconavalin A-stimulated bovine T-cell supernatants inhibit growth of Cowdria ruminantium in bovine endothelial cells in vitro.

S M Mahan 1, G E Smith 1, B Byrom 1
PMCID: PMC186172  PMID: 8300237

Abstract

Conconavalin A-stimulated bovine T-cell supernatants inhibited the growth of Cowdria ruminantium in bovine endothelial cells in vitro but did not affect their entry. This finding represents one mechanism by which T cells may control C. ruminantium multiplication and hence affect the severity of disease.

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