Noteworthy, the interferon (IFN)-γ response differed significantly (p = 0.03) between WT and moesin-deficient mice at days 3 and 5 post-infection (Figure 7D), yet higher serum IFN-γ concentration at day 5 post-infection did not impact the overall course of infection in moesin-deficient mice. This evidence concerns the gene IFNG and infection.