Molecular study of feline dermatophytosis and Toll-like receptor 2 and 4 gene expression in their lesions.

Anahita KasmaeiAlireza SalimiJavad Ashrafi HelanSeyed Ali Shabestari AslFarzad Katiraee

Published in: Veterinary medicine and science (2023)

M. canis is the most prevalent dermatophyte species isolated from feline dermatophytosis lesions. Increased expression of TLR-2 and TLR-4 mRNAs in cat skin biopsies suggests that these receptors are involved in the immune response by recognizing dermatophytosis.

Keyphrases

toll like receptor
immune response
gene expression
inflammatory response
nuclear factor
poor prognosis
dna methylation
binding protein
wound healing
single molecule
ultrasound guided