Antiparasitic Activity of Enterocin M and Durancin-like from Beneficial in Mice Experimentally Infected with .

Beneficial/probiotic strains protect the host from pathogens by competitive displacement and production of antibacterial substances, i.e., bacteriocins.

Modulatory Effect of Beneficial Enterococci and Their Enterocins on the Blood Phagocytes in Murine Experimental Trichinellosis.

Bacteriocins (enterocins) represent a new therapeutic strategy in various intestinal and non-intestinal infections. In antiparasitic defence, an oxidative inflammation of phagocytes is effective in destroying new-born larvae. The strains CCM8558 and ED26E/7 and their enterocins, enterocin M and a durancin-like enterocin, respectively, were administered daily, and mice were then infected with larvae on the seventh day of treatment.

Antibody response and abomasal histopathology of lambs with haemonchosis during supplementation with medicinal plants and organic selenium.

We evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with medicinal plants (Herbmix) or organic selenium (Selplex) on the immune responses and histopathology of lambs infected with . Twenty-seven lambs were infected and reinfected with approximately 11,000 third-stage larvae of during the experiment (on days 0, 49 and 77). Lambs were divided into two supplemented experimental groups (Herbmix and Selplex) and unsupplemented group (Control).

Production of Intestinal Mucins, sIgA, and Metallothionein after Administration of Zinc and Infection of in Chickens: Preliminary Data.

The effect of inorganic zinc and Ascaridia galli infection was studied on MUC1, MUC2 (mucin), sIgA (secretory immunoglobulin A), and metallothionein in the intestines of broilers. Thirty-five-day-old chickens (n = 24), COBB 500 breed, were included in a 14-day experiment. Chickens were divided into 4 groups of 6 chickens each: control ©, Ascaridia galli (AG), Zinc group (Zn), and combined group (AG + Zn).

Bacteriocin-Producing Strain LP17L/1 Isolated from Traditional Stored Ewe's Milk Cheese and Its Beneficial Potential.

Stored ewe's milk lump cheese is a local product that can be a source of autochthonous beneficial microbiota, especially lactic acid bacteria. The aim of this study was to show the antimicrobial potential of LP17L/1 isolated from stored ewe's milk lump cheese. LP17L/1 is a non-hemolytic, non-biofilm-forming strain, susceptible to antibiotics.

Impact of Sainfoin () Pellets on Parasitological Status, Antibody Responses, and Antioxidant Parameters in Lambs Infected with .

Our study analyzed the parasitological status, antibody responses, and antioxidant parameters of lambs experimentally infected with a gastrointestinal nematode during the consumption of sainfoin pellets (SFPs) for 14 d. Twenty-four lambs infected with Haemonchus contortus were separated into two groups: untreated animals (control) and animals treated with SFPs (600 g dry matter/d). SFP treatment began on day (D) 30 post-infection.

Modulation of lymphocyte subpopulations in the small intestine of mice treated with probiotic bacterial strains and infected with Trichinella spiralis.

Aims: To study the local intestinal lymphocyte immunity in mice with trichinellosis affected by probiotic bacteria.

Methods And Results: Enterococcus faecium CCM8558, Enterococcus durans ED26E/7, Limosilactobacillus fermentum CCM7421 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 17 L/1 were administered daily (10  CFU ml ) and mice were infected with Trichinella spiralis (400 larvae) on the 7th day of treatment. T.

Influence of Immune Parameters after AL41 Administration and Infection in Chickens.

Immune response of day-old chicks infected with Enteritidis PT4 and preventive administration of AL41 were studied using hematology and flow cytometry of immunocompetent cells in blood, cecum, bursa and spleen for 11 days, and included 220 animals divided into four groups (n = 55). AL41 was administered for 7 days to EF and EFSE groups and on day 4 SE and EFSE groups were infected with Enteritidis. Values of monocytes at 4 dpi significantly increased in EFSE and lymphocytes at 7 dpi in EF groups.

Slovak Local Ewe's Milk Lump Cheese, a Source of Beneficial Strain.

Slovak ewe's milk lump cheese is produced from unpasteurized ewe's milk without any added culture. Because of the traditional processing and shaping by hand into a lump, this cheese was given the traditional specialty guaranteed (TSG) label. Up till now, there have existed only limited detailed studies of individual microbiota and their benefits in ewe's milk lump cheese.

Susceptibility to Bacteriocins in Biofilm-Forming, Variable Staphylococci Isolated from Local Slovak Ewes' Milk Lump Cheeses.

Seventeen staphylococci isolated from 54 Slovak local lump cheeses made from ewes' milk were taxonomically allotted to five species and three clusters/groups involving the following species: (5 strains), (3 strains), (one strain) (5 strains) and (3 strains). Five different species were determined. The aim of the study follows two lines: basic research in connection with staphylococci, and further possible application of the bacteriocins.

Seroprevalence of Echinococcus spp. and Toxocara spp. in Invasive Non-native American Mink.

Invasive non-native species can become reservoirs of zoonotic pathogens and cause their spread during colonization, increasing the risk of zoonoses transmission to both wild hosts and humans. American mink (Neovison vison) are considered an important invasive mammal species responsible for carrying endoparasites. The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of feral American mink as a possible transmission vector of Echinococcus spp.

Natural chemotherapeutic alternatives for controlling of haemonchosis in sheep.

Background: Parallel in vitro and in vivo experiments were designed to evaluate promising chemotherapeutic alternatives for controlling haemonchosis in ruminants. In vitro anthelmintic activities (egg hatch test - EHT; larval development test - LDT) of aqueous and methanolic herbal extracts Mix1 and Mix2 were investigated. The in vivo effects of dietary supplementation with Mix1 and Mix2 on the parasitological status, inflammatory response, antioxidant parameters and microbial community of the lambs infected experimentally with Haemonchus contortus were investigated.

Effect of probiotic bacteria on phagocytosis and respiratory burst activity of blood polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) in mice infected with Trichinella spiralis.

This study focusses on the effect of probiotic (bacteriocinogenic) strains on parasite infection and innate immunity - phagocytosis and oxidative burst of blood monocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) in mice infected with Trichinella spiralis. Bacteriocinogenic and probiotic strains of different origin (Enterococcus faecium AL41=CCM8558, Enterococcus durans ED26E/7, Lactobacillus fermentum AD1=CCM7421, Lactobacillus plantarum 17L/1) were administered daily in dose of 10CFU/ml in 100μl and mice were infected with 400 larvae of T. spiralis on 7th day of treatment.

An invasive species as an additional parasite reservoir: Trichinella in introduced American mink (Neovison vison).

The American mink (Neovison vison Schreber, 1777) is one of the most invasive alien mammal species which has been introduced to many countries in Europe, Asia and South America. As a predator which feeds on various prey, American mink carry many endoparasites; however, data about infection rate and prevalence of different parasites in mink are limited, especially concerning Trichinella spp. The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of American mink in the circulation of Trichinella species in its introduced range.

Development of cellular immune response of mice to infection with low doses of Trichinella spiralis, Trichinella britovi and Trichinella pseudospiralis larvae.

The murine cellular immune response to the infection with ten larvae of encapsulating (Trichinella spiralis, Trichinella britovi) and non-encapsulating species (Trichinella pseudospiralis) was studied. Both T. spiralis and T.

Immune response of mice with alveolar echinococcosis to therapy with transfer factor, alone and in combination with albendazole.

The effect of dialysable leucocyte extract (transfer factor TF) on immune response of mice infected with Echinococcus multilocularis and treated with albendazole (ABZ) was observed. TF administration increased the parasite-suppressed proliferative response of T and B lymphocytes of infected mice from weeks 8 to 12 or 14 post infection (p.i.

Imunomodulative effect of liposomized muramyltripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine (L-MTP-PE) on mice with alveolar echinococcosis and treated with albendazole.

The effect of liposomized muramyltripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine (L-MTP-PE) administered separately or with anthelmintic albendazole (ABZ) on cellular immunity of mice with alveolar echinococcosis was studied. The proliferative activity of splenic T and B lymphocytes was the most stimulated after combined L-MTP-PE + ABZ therapy [from weeks 8 to 14 post-infection (p.i.

Immunomodulative effect of glucan and/or glucan supplemented with zinc in albendazole therapy for murine alveolar echinococcosis.

The effect of glucan immunomodulator (GI) and glucan supplemented with zinc (GIZn) administered separately or with albendazole (ABZ) on cellular immunity of mice with alveolar echinococcosis was observed. The stimulative effect of GI and GI + ABZ therapy on proliferative response of T lymphocytes was prolonged by GIZn or GIZn + ABZ from week 6 to 14 postinfection (p.i.

Trichinella spiralis reinfection: macrophage activity in BALB/c mice.

The role of macrophages and their products--nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide anion (O(2) (-))--were examined in BALB/c mice reinfected with Trichinella spiralis. Mice were infected twice with 400 T. spiralis larvae; the secondary infection was performed 60 days after the primary one.

Trichinella spiralis: macrophage activity and antibody response in chronic murine infection.

The role of macrophages, their products, and the specific antibody response were examined during chronic Trichinella spiralis infection in BALB/c mice. Adult T. spiralis in intestines were detected from 5 to 20 dpi.

Effect of treatment with free and liposomized albendazole on selected immunological parameters and cyst growth in mice infected with Echinococcus multilocularis.

Selected immunological parameters in healthy mice and mice infected with Echinococcus multilocularis and the effect of free and liposomized albendazole (lip.ABZ) upon these parameters in relation to the reduction of parasite growth were investigated over 26 weeks. Proliferative response of splenic T and B lymphocytes, number of CD4+ and CD8+ spleen T cell subpopulations, serum concentration of IFN-gamma and IL-5, and generation of superoxide anion (O2-) by peritoneal macrophages were the chosen parameters.

Immune response in mice infected by Encephalitozoon cuniculi and suppressed by dexamethasone.

Several indicators of immune response were observed in immunocompetent mice of the ICR line and those suppressed by dexamethasone upon their experimental infection with the microsporidia of Encephalitozoon cuniculi. The mice were infected by one-shot intraperitoneal administration of 5 x 10(7) pathogenic spores. On Days 7, 14, 28 and 42 after infection, peripheral blood leukocyte phagocytic activity was determined and compared, including phagocytic index and the blastogenic response in spleen cells to mitogenic activation by concanavalin A and phytohaemagglutinin.