Lectin histochemistry in the small intestines of piglets naturally infected with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) binds to particular cell surface receptors to penetrate cells. The virus specifically identifies certain carbohydrate structures present on the surface of the cell to facilitate the binding process. Nevertheless, the influence of viral infections on specific alterations of glycoconjugates in the small intestines remains unexplored.

Objective

This work aimed to examine the alterations in glycoconjugates in the small intestines of piglets naturally infected with PEDV using lectin histochemistry.

Methods

Six piglets including three PEDV-infected and three non-infected piglets were evaluated. Small intestinal samples were histopathologically examined, and lectin histochemistry was performed.

Results

Piglets infected

SUBMITTER: Kim B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450395 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature