Comparison of immune response in beagles fed propolis concentrate and propolis/wet food mixture
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study aimed to assess and compare the immune response in beagle dogs following the oral administration of a 5% propolis liquid concentrate and a 1:1 mixture of propolis and wet pet food.To assess the immune response, cell counting kit assays, cytokine enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma, and IL-1 beta, and flow cytometry were conducted.Propolis was administered at a concentration of 5% and a dosage of 20 g, with the beagles monitored over 8 weeks.Three beagles served as controls, while four beagles each were assigned to the propolis-only group and the propolis and feed mixture group.The results demonstrated that, regardless of its form, propolis enhanced immune responses in beagles.These findings suggest that administering of a mixture of propolis and wet pet food may increase the palatability of propolis for beagle dogs while maintaining its immune-enhancing effects.
Author: Hyejean Cho
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402997481