Figure 4

The type I interferon pathway gene network predicted by IPA analysis. Genes shown in green were more highly expressed in the Super Merino sheep. The pathway contained many interferon induced genes which may serve in an antiviral response, including IFI6, IFI27, ISG15, RSAD2, Mx1, Mx2, and IFITM3. Genes more highly expressed in STH sheep are shown in red.