Bax and Bcl-2 gene expression in porcine alveolar macrophages infected by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.

The article discusses a study which examines the expression of apoptotic genes including Bcl-2 and Bax gene in porcine alveolar macrophages which are infected by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). It discusses the use of real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method with SYBR Green I cyanine dye, the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 messenger RNA, and the mechanism of mitochondrial pathway and death receptor pathway of cell apoptosis in swine.