Simsek A. Investigation of serum beta-defensin-1 levels in bovine trichophytosis cases.
Vet World 2021;
14:2508-2511. [PMID:
34840471 PMCID:
PMC8613780 DOI:
10.14202/vetworld.2021.2508-2511]
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Abstract
Background and Aim:
Antimicrobial peptides are polypeptides that are a component of innate immunity and exhibit antifungal activity. This study aimed to investigate serum beta-defensin-1 levels in cattle diagnosed with trichophytosis, which is a zoonotic skin disease that affects several animal species.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 23 young cattle, aged 2-4 months, of different breeds and sexes were selected. Of these, 16 cattle were clinically diagnosed with trichophytosis and seven were healthy.
Results:
The mean serum beta-defensin-1 levels of the infected animals were lower than those of control animals, yet the difference between the two groups was not significant (p>0.05).
Conclusion:
No significant alterations occurred in serum beta-defensin-1 levels of cattle with trichophytosis.
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