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Active fractions of mannoproteins derived from yeast cell wall stimulate innate and acquired immunity of adult and elderly dogs

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Author(s):
Kroll, F. S. A. [1] ; Putarov, T. C. [1] ; Zaine, L. [1] ; Venturini, K. S. [1] ; Aoki, C. G. [1] ; Santos, J. P. F. [2] ; Pedrinelli, V [3] ; Vendramini, T. H. A. [2] ; Brunetto, M. A. [2] ; Carciofi, A. C. [1]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, Dept Vet Clin & Surg, Jaboticabal - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Anim Nutr & Prod, Pirassununga - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Vet Clin, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; v. 261, MAR 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Nutritional intervention in older dogs aims to increase lifespan and improve life quality as well as delay the development of diseases related to ageing. It is believed that active fractions of mannoproteins (AFMs) obtained through extraction and fractionation of yeast cell walls (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) may beneficially modulate the immune system. However, studies that have evaluated this component and the effects of ageing on the immune system of dogs are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the immunological effects of AFMs in adult and elderly dogs. Three extruded iso-nutrient experimental diets were formulated: without addition of AFM (T0); with AFM at 400 mg/kg (T400); and with AFM at 800 mg/kg (T800). Thirty-six beagle dogs were used, and six experimental treatments, resulting in combinations of age (adult and elderly) and diet (T0, T400, and T800), were evaluated. On days zero, 14, and 28, blood samples were obtained for leucocyte phenotyping and phagocytosis assays. On days zero and 28, a lymphoproliferation test, quantification of reactive oxygen (H2O2) and nitrogen (NO) intermediate production, evaluation of faecal immunoglobulin A (IgA) content, and a delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity test (DCHT) were performed. Statistical analyses were performed with SAS software. Repeated measure variance analyses were performed, and means were compared by the Tukey test. Values of P <= 0.05 were considered significant, and values of P <= 0.10 were considered tendencies. Dogs fed T400 tended to have higher neutrophilic phagocytic activity than dogs fed T800 (P = 0.073). Regarding reactive oxygen intermediates, bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated neutrophils from animals that were fed T400 had a tendency to produce more H2O2 than those from animals fed the control diet (P = 0.093). Elderly dogs, when compared to adult dogs, had lower absolute T and B lymphocyte counts, lower auxiliary T lymphocyte counts, and higher cytotoxic T lymphocyte counts (P < 0.05). A significant effect of diet, age, and time with saline inoculation was noted for the DCHT. There was no effect of diet or age on faecal IgA content in dogs. This study suggests beneficial effects of mannoproteins on the specific and nonspecific immune responses in adult and elderly dogs. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/17036-2 - Effects of adding mananoproteínas derived from yeast cell walls on immunological parameters of adult dogs and seniors
Grantee:Fernanda Sant Anna Kroll
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master