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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2025

Plasma and complement proteins are essential for the antimicrobial activity of canine platelet lysate.

Melikasadat Mollabashi, Alonza Klopfer, Thainá Lunardon, Nikolia Darzenta, Emily Davis, Matt Murray, Scarlett M Sumner, Maria C Naskou

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Melikasadat MollabashiScott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.
Alonza KlopferScott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.
Thainá LunardonScott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.
Nikolia DarzentaScott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.
Emily DavisScott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.
Matt MurrayScott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.
Scarlett M SumnerDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.
Maria C NaskouScott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States.

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Abstract

Introduction: Platelet derived products have gained increasing attention as promising alternative biologicals for the treatment of canine wounds. Specifically, platelets play a crucial role during the inflammatory phase of wound healing due to the release of chemokines, proteins, cytokines, and growth factors. Additionally, platelets possess antimicrobial properties, which can be influenced by their manufacturing process, platelet and leukocyte concentration, activation method, and the presence of plasma and complement. The objective of this study was to assess how various preparation methods of platelet products affect their antimicrobial effect against bacteria commonly isolated from wounds. Methods: In this study, blood was collected from eight purpose-bred dogs, and platelet-rich plasma was produced using two methods of centrifugation, one leukocyte-enriching and one leukocyte-reducing. Some samples were processed for plasma depletion and platelet lysate was subsequently generated through freeze-thaw cycles. Additionally, portions of platelet lysate samples underwent heat treatment for complement inactivation. All treatment groups were tested against four common bacteria found in canine skin wounds: Results: Platelet lysate significantly reduced the number of Discussion: Therefore, the presence of plasma and complement proteins in platelet lysate appear to play a critical role in inhibiting the growth of certain bacterial strains, whereas the leukocyte concentration does not have a significant effect. Further research is needed to identify the ideal formulation and dose of canine platelet lysate as an antimicrobial and wound healing treatment.

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antimicrobial propertiescanine platelet lysatecomplement proteinsleukocyte concentrationplasma

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