Project description:This purpose of this experiment was to investigate the transcriptional differences between C57BL6, RIPK3 knock-out mice infected with influenza strain A/CA/04/2009 (H1N1) virus. Overview of Experiment: Groups of 6-8 week-old C57BL6 and RIPK3 knock-out mice were infected with influenza A/CA/04/2009 virus. Infections were done at 10^5 PFU or time-matched mock infected. Time points were 2 and 4 d.p.i. There were 2-3 animals/dose/time point. Lung samples were collected for virus load and transcriptional analysis. Weight loss and animal survival were also monitored.
Project description:This purpose of this experiment was to investigate the transcriptional differences between C57BL6, RIPK3 knock-out mice infected with influenza strain A/CA/04/2009 (H1N1) virus.
Project description:Ripk3-deficient fibroblasts and lung epithelial cells are resistant to influenza-induced cell deaths. However, Ripk3 is required for protection against influenza infection in vivo. Here, we examine the influenza-regulated gene expressions between wild type and knock out MEFs as well as an involvement of kinase activity if any.
