Figure 5

MG-infection activated NLRP3 inflammasome in chicken thymus. Panels A-D represent mRNA levels at the three time points and panel E shows protein levels of the two experimental groups at day 7. Experimental groups are represented as control group and MG-infection group. Bar graphs represent mean results ± SD (n = 3). *P < 0.05 represents statistically significant difference compared to the control group.