As for IFN-γ, a prominent response (p <0.01) was observed following MIL-RPpyRE9/DsRed infection at 1 dpi (213.1 ± 123.1 pg/mL) in comparison to the moderate MIL-SPpyRE9/DsRed-induced IFN-γ response (62.0 ± 53.3 pg/mL). This evidence concerns the gene IFNG and infection.