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

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.

Keywords

• beta-defensin-1
• bovine
• serum
• trichophytosis