1
|
de Souza CMS, Lima EDS, Ordonho RF, Oliveira BRRDS, Rodrigues RC, de Moura MF, Lima DM, Blagitz MG, Ramos Sanchez EM, de Medeiros IA, Souza FN, Fernandes ACDC. Brief Research Report: Expression of PD-1 and CTLA-4 in T Lymphocytes and Their Relationship With the Periparturient Period and the Endometrial Cytology of Dairy Cows During the Postpartum Period. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:928521. [PMID: 35937283 PMCID: PMC9353034 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.928521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study sought to evaluate the expression of PD-1 and CTLA-4 in blood T lymphocytes during the periparturient period and their relationship with uterine health in dairy cows, as determined by endometrial cytology and serum concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs), which are indicators of a negative energy balance. The second objective of this study was to investigate whether the expression of PD-1 and CTLA-4 in T lymphocytes is associated with the serum acute phase-protein haptoglobin concentration during the periparturient period. To address these objectives, 26 clinically healthy dairy cows were used. Peripheral blood was collected 14 days prepartum (T-14), at calving (T0), and 30 days postpartum (T30) to measure the expression of PD-1 and CTLA-4 in blood T lymphocytes by flow cytometry. In addition, we collected blood at T0, 10 days after parturition (T10), and T30 to obtain serum and determine the serum concentrations of NEFA, BHB, and Hp. Endometrial cytology was performed at T10, 20 days after parturition (T20), and T30. In the present study, we observed higher expression of CTLA-4 and PD-1 in T lymphocytes at parturition and in the prepartum period, which could indicate a relationship between these immune checkpoints and immunological tolerance during gestation in dairy cattle. In addition, a negative association between the expression of these immune checkpoints prepartum or at parturition and endometrial cytology at T20 and T30 was observed, indicating the negative implications of these immune response regulators in susceptibility to infections. This finding was further corroborated by the relationship between the serum concentration of haptoglobin and the expression of CTLA-4 and PD-1 by T lymphocytes. However, we did not observe a relationship between the indicators of negative energy balance, evaluated by the serum concentrations of BHB and NEFA, and the expression of the immune checkpoint markers studied. Thus, our findings represent an initial step that paves the way for the development of new therapeutic alternatives directed by the host with the objective of increasing the resistance of dairy cattle to infections in this critical period of life.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carolina Menezes Suassuna de Souza
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- Núcleo Aplicado à Produção e Sanidade da Glândula Mamária (NAPROSA), Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Carolina Menezes Suassuna de Souza
| | - Ewerton de Souza Lima
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- Núcleo Aplicado à Produção e Sanidade da Glândula Mamária (NAPROSA), Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
| | - Raphael Ferreira Ordonho
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- Núcleo Aplicado à Produção e Sanidade da Glândula Mamária (NAPROSA), Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
| | - Bianca Rafaella Rodrigues dos Santos Oliveira
- Núcleo Aplicado à Produção e Sanidade da Glândula Mamária (NAPROSA), Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
| | - Rebeca Cordeiro Rodrigues
- Núcleo Aplicado à Produção e Sanidade da Glândula Mamária (NAPROSA), Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
| | - Marquiliano Farias de Moura
- Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
| | - Daniel Magalhães Lima
- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Maiara Garcia Blagitz
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde, Bem-Estar e Produção Animal Sustentável na Fronteira Sul, Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Realeza, Brazil
- Veterinary Clinical Immunology Research Group, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de S3ão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Eduardo Milton Ramos Sanchez
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, National University Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza of Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Peru
- Laboratório de Sorologia e Imunobiologia, Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Isac Almeida de Medeiros
- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
| | - Fernando Nogueira Souza
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- Núcleo Aplicado à Produção e Sanidade da Glândula Mamária (NAPROSA), Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- Veterinary Clinical Immunology Research Group, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de S3ão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Artur Cezar de Carvalho Fernandes
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
- Núcleo Aplicado à Produção e Sanidade da Glândula Mamária (NAPROSA), Departamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Sayiner S, Darbaz I, Ergene O, Aslan S. Changes in antioxidant enzyme activities and metabolic parameters in dairy cows during different reproductive periods. Theriogenology 2020; 159:116-122. [PMID: 33130296 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Our study aimed to monitor the alterations in antioxidant enzyme activities and the metabolic profile parameters and their relationships in dairy cows during different reproductive stages (gestational-, dry-, pre- and post-partum). The collection of blood samples from thirty healthy pregnant Holstein cows took place at a commercial dairy farm, between September 2015 and June 2016. The cows covered eight different reproductive stages (4-6 weeks before the dry period (D4-6w)), at the beginning of the dry period (D0; on day 210 of gestation), the first month of the dry period (D1m), antepartum day 8 (APd8), postpartum (PP) day 3 (PPd3), PP day 8 (PPd8), PP between 3rd-4th weeks (PP3-4w) and PP between 80 and 90 days (PP80-90d). The activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were analysed to monitor and evaluate the antioxidant system. Concentrations of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin, glucose, total bilirubin, cholesterol, calcium (Ca) and the enzyme activities of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) were also determined as metabolic profile parameters. GPx activities increased in D1m (P < 0.05) and peaked during the PP3d and PP8d periods (P < 0.0001), with values decreasing again at the PP3-4w period. The most significant change in SOD activities was detected in the PP3-4w with a significant decrease (P < 0.05). BHBA and NEFA concentrations increased significantly during the PPd3 and PPd8 periods (P < 0.05), with BHBA decreased to low values in the PP3-4w (P < 0.05). Significant positive correlations were found between BHBA, NEFA, total bilirubin and GPx (0.784, 0.874 and 0.871; P < 0.05, P < 0.01 and P < 0.01 respectively). A significant negative correlation between calcium and cholesterol and GPx was found (-0.857, P < 0.01; and -0.681, P < 0.05, respectively). As a result, a relationship was determined between blood antioxidant enzymes and metabolic parameters at different periods. High GPx and SOD activities, especially in the early period before and after parturition, is thought to be related to the adaptation of the animals to this process. The lack of adaptation abilities of animals during these periods causes many problems seen during early postpartum. Therefore, considering GPx and SOD activity measurements in pre- and postpartum periods contributes to better management of these periods and the prevention of complications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Serkan Sayiner
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus; Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus.
| | - Isfendiyar Darbaz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus; Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus
| | - Osman Ergene
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus; Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus
| | - Selim Aslan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus; Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, 99138, Nicosia, Cyprus
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Santos M, Libera A, Souza F, Diniz S, Gregolin L, Costa L, Blagitz M. Avaliação da atividade funcional dos neutrófilos sanguíneos em ovelhas primíparas e pluríparas da raça Lacaune. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-11416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- M. Santos
- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Brazil
| | | | | | - S.A. Diniz
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
4
|
Garba B, Habibullah SA, Saidu B, Suleiman N. Effect of mastitis on some hematological and biochemical parameters of Red Sokoto goats. Vet World 2019; 12:572-577. [PMID: 31190713 PMCID: PMC6515833 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.572-577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
AIM This research project investigates the effect of mastitis on some hematological and biochemical parameters of Red Sokoto goats (RSGs). MATERIALS AND METHODS In this investigation, 16 clinically and subclinically diagnosed mastitic and 20 non-mastitic RSGs, within Sokoto metropolis, were sampled. Blood samples were collected both in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and anticoagulant free sample bottles for hematology and biochemical analysis, respectively. RESULTS A statistical analysis of the results revealed no significant difference in all the hematological parameters analyzed for both the mastitic and non-mastitic goats except mean corpuscular hemoglobin where significant difference (p<0.05) was observed. Similarly, no significant difference was recorded in the serum biochemistry except for the increase in total protein (p<0.001), globulin (p<0.05), and alanine aminotransferase activity (p<0.05). CONCLUSION This finding is a pointer to the fact that mastitis could be regarded as a localized problem affecting the udder without serious systemic or metabolic involvement in RSGs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bashiru Garba
- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
| | - S. A. Habibullah
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
| | - Bashir Saidu
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
| | - Nasiru Suleiman
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
| |
Collapse
|