Effect of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans spores on induced allergic contact dermatitis in dogs

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BACKGROUND: Probiotic strains have the potential to modulate immune responses, reduce intestinal inflammation, normalize intestinal mucosal function and decrease allergic reactions.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of oral probiotic supplements containing Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans spores on clinical symptoms, haematological factors and immune responses to allergic contact dermatitis in dogs induced by dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB).

METHODS: DNCB was injected subcutaneously into the scapular region of 20 healthy adult dogs of both sexes, divided into four groups, to induce experimental allergic contact dermatitis. Dogs in Group 1 received food without probiotics or medication. Oral prednisolone was administered to Group 2 for 30 days at a dosage of 0.25 mg/kg every other day. The dogs in Group 3 were treated with a combination of oral prednisolone and probiotics. The dogs in Group 4 were fed daily with a mixture of 109 B. subtilis and B. coagulans bacteria for 30 days. The immune system responses and related gene expression were analysed in the treated animals.

RESULTS: The administration of probiotics for 30 days resulted in a reduction in clinical symptoms and duration of wound repair. The probiotics treatment also significantly increased the serum bactericidal effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. It enhanced both the classic and alternative activity of the complement, as well as lysozyme activity. Additionally, the probiotics led to higher total immunoglobulin levels and significant reductions in anti-trypsin and C-reactive protein levels. Furthermore, the expression of IgE, induction of interferon-gamma and IL-4 genes were also reduced.

CONCLUSIONS: According to the results, B. subtilis and B. coagulans can be further investigated as a viable alternative to corticosteroids in treating allergic contact dermatitis in dogs.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:10

Enthalten in:

Veterinary medicine and science - 10(2024), 3 vom: 21. März, Seite e1410

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Khosravi, Mohammad [VerfasserIn]
Avizeh, Reza [VerfasserIn]
Zayerzadeh, Akram [VerfasserIn]
Gharibi, Darioush [VerfasserIn]
Razijalali, Mohammad [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9PHQ9Y1OLM
Bacillus coagulans
Bacillus subtilis
Dermatitis
Dinitrochlorobenzene
Dog
Journal Article
Prednisolone
Probiotic

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Date Completed 20.03.2024

Date Revised 21.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/vms3.1410

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369909925