Functional characterization of the IFN-γ protein in mediating antiviral defence against Newcastle disease Virus in Larus ridibundus
Introduction Newcastle disease virus (NDV) can spread across regions via migratory wild birds, posing potential threats to livestock breeding and public health security. Systematic information on the genetic characteristics, immunoregulatory functions, and antiviral activity of IFN-γ in the migratory wild bird Larus ri...