TABLE 1.
IFN-γ levels in sera and homogenates of lung tissues from infected mice
| Source | IFN-γ level (pg) for indicated treatment groupa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Saline | J774-Vector | J774-IL-12 | |
| Serum | <15b | <15 | 1,580 |
| Lung homogenates | <15 | 200 | 1,300 |
IFN-γ levels per milliliter of serum and per 100 mg of lung tissue obtained from groups of 10 mice at 12 days postinfection.
Lower limit of sensitivity of the assay.