PD-L1 expression is increased in dendritic cells following PCV2/ PRRSV co-infection.
CD86 expression is decreased in dendritic cells following PCV2/PRRSV co-infection.
IL-10 expression is increased in dendritic cells following PCV2 /PRRSV co-infection.
The PD-L1/PD-1 axis causes apoptosis, anergy, and the induction of regulatory T-cells.
This data provides potential mechanisms in PCVAD pathogenesis.