Responses of equine neutrophils to contagious equine metritis organism and its lipopolysaccharides.
Abstract: Morphology and function of equine neutrophils were evaluated after combination with contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO) or 1 of 2 CEMO lipopolysaccharides (LPS). The 2 LPS (LPS-a; LPS-p) isolated from the CEMO contained 14- and 16-carbon fatty acids, ketodeoxyoctanate, hexose, and heptose, but were morphologically distinct. Neutrophils exposed to LPS had fewer granules, whereas those exposed to CEMO had more granules than did the controls (phosphate-buffered saline solution). Neutrophil iodination was significantly increased with 10 and 25 micrograms of LPS-a, but not significantly altered by LPS-p or CEMO. Staphylococcus aureus ingestion was not influenced by CEMO and was mildly decreased by LPS-a. These results indicate that CEMO may have at least 2 functionally and morphologically distinct, but chemically similar, LPS and that 1 of these LPS (LPS-a) may enhance neutrophil killing by stimulating neutrophil iodinating mechanisms.
Publication Date: 1984-06-01 PubMed ID: 6742570
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The research article discusses the effects of the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO) and its two types of lipopolysaccharides (LPS), LPS-a and LPS-p, on equine neutrophils, cells that play an important role in the immune response. Findings suggest that one of these LPS (LPS-a) could potentially boost the efficiency of neutrophils in eliminating harmful particles.
Research Study Objective
- The main purpose of this research study is to understand the interaction between equine neutrophils and the contagious equine metritis organism or its lipopolysaccharides.
CEMO & Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
- Contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), a bacterial agent causing an infectious disease in horses, was studied along with its lipopolysaccharides (LPS-a; LPS-p) of 14- and 16-carbon fatty acids, ketodeoxyoctanate, hexose, and heptose.
- Lipopolysaccharides are large molecules made up of a lipid and a polysaccharide, usually found on the outer membrane of certain bacteria. Due to their composition, they can have a significant impact on the cells of the immune system.
Impact on Neutrophils
- Neutrophils, crucial cells in the body’s defense against infections, showed different responses when exposed to LPS and CEMO.
- Exposure to the lipopolysaccharides led to a decrease in granules inside the neutrophils.
- On the contrary, exposure to CEMO resulted in an increase in neutrophil granules, compared to controls that were treated with phosphate-buffered saline solution only.
LPS and Neutrophil Iodination
- A significant increase in neutrophil iodination, a enzymatic alteration that can impact the functionality of these cells, was observed with the presence of 10 and 25 micrograms of LPS-a.
- LPS-p or CEMO exposure did not significantly alter neutrophil iodination.
Influence on Staphylococcus Aureus Ingestion
- Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria, ingestion by the neutrophils was not influenced by the presence of CEMO.
- A minor decrease in Staphylococcus aureus ingestion was observed upon exposure to LPS-a.
Conclusion of Findings
- The two lipopolysaccharides isolated from CEMO were found to be chemically similar but had distinct effects on the morphology and function of neutrophils.
- The study concluded that one of the LPS (LPS-a) could potentially enhance the ability of neutrophils to kill bacteria by stimulating their iodination mechanisms.
Cite This Article
APA
Bertram TA, Jensen AE.
(1984).
Responses of equine neutrophils to contagious equine metritis organism and its lipopolysaccharides.
Am J Vet Res, 45(6), 1099-1104.
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MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Blood Bactericidal Activity
- Endometritis / immunology
- Endometritis / microbiology
- Endometritis / veterinary
- Female
- Gram-Negative Bacteria / analysis
- Gram-Negative Bacteria / immunology
- Haemophilus / analysis
- Haemophilus / immunology
- Haemophilus Infections / microbiology
- Haemophilus Infections / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / immunology
- Horse Diseases / microbiology
- Horses
- Lipopolysaccharides / immunology
- Lipopolysaccharides / isolation & purification
- Neutrophils / immunology
- Neutrophils / pathology
- Staphylococcus aureus / immunology
Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Jensen AE, Bertram TA. Morphological and biochemical comparison of virulent and avirulent isolates of Haemophilus pleuropneumoniae serotype 5. Infect Immun 1986 Feb;51(2):419-24.
- Bertram TA, Canning PC, Roth JA. Preferential inhibition of primary granule release from bovine neutrophils by a Brucella abortus extract. Infect Immun 1986 Apr;52(1):285-92.
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