Reactive oxygen metabolites in alpha-herpesvirus-seropositive Mediterranean buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis): a preliminary study

• Published in: Polish journal of veterinary sciences Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 639 - 642
• Main Authors: Tafuri, S, Marullo, A, Ciani, F, Della Morte, R, Montagnaro, S, Fiorito, F, De Martino, L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee of Veterinary Sciences 01.09.2018
• Subjects: Bubalus bubalis; Herpes viruses; Metabolites; Oxidative stress; Reactive oxygen species; Serum levels; Viruses; Italy; Japan; Bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1); oxidative stress index (Osi); Bubaline herpesvirus 1 (BuHV-1); Bubalus bubalis; reactive oxygen metabolites (ROM)
• DOI: 10.24425/124300
• ISSN: 1505-1773

In the present study on Bubalus bubalis of the Campania Region (Italy) the serum levels of derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs), anti-ROM and oxidative stress index (Osi) were evaluated. These data were then related to the seropositive status of the animals against alpha-herpesviruses, precisely Bubaline herpesvirus 1 (BuHV-1) and Bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1). Clinically healthy Mediterranean buffaloes were selected for this study. The serum samples of these animals were taken, and d-ROMs, anti-ROM and Osi were measured using commercially available tests. The preliminary data demonstrated that animals seropositive to both BuHV-1 and BoHV-1 present more oxidative stress than seronegative animals, as revealed by a significant increase in d-ROMs. Our results provide, for the first time, insight into the reac- tive oxygen species (ROS) modulation induced by the herpesvirus in Bubalus bubalis.