Vet World   Vol.14   September-2021  Article-26

Investigation of serum beta-defensin-1 levels in bovine trichophytosis cases

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. Keywords: beta-defensin-1, bovine, serum, trichophytosis.

Keywords: beta-defensin-1, bovine, serum, trichophytosis.

How to cite this article: Simsek A (2021) Investigation of serum beta-defensin-1 levels in bovine trichophytosis cases, Veterinary World, 14(9): 2508-2511.

Received: 02-06-2021  Accepted: 17-08-2021     Published online: 24-09-2021

Corresponding author: Aynur Simsek   E-mail: asimsek@dicle.edu.tr

DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.2508-2511

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