Vasiliki Moulasioti

Mrs. Vasiliki Moulasioti

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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14 February 2023 in Biology
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ISIoannis Sarrigeorgiou
Ioannis Sarrigeorgiou
TSTheodora Stivarou
Theodora Stivarou
GTGerasimina Tsinti
Gerasimina Tsinti
APApostolos Patsias
Apostolos Patsias
EFEvgenia Fotou
Evgenia Fotou
PLPeggy Lymberi
Peggy Lymberi
Naturally occurring antibodies (NAbs), which are major components of innate immunity, exist in circulation under healthy conditions without prior antigenic stimulation and are able to recognize both self- and non-self-constituents. The present study aimed at identifying potential immunological differences between commercial fast- and slow-growth broilers (n = 555) raised in conventional and free-range systems, respectively, through the use of the specificity, isotypes and levels of circulating NAbs. The possible beneficial effect of oregano-based dietary supplementation was also evaluated. To this end, serum IgM and IgY NAbs against self- (actin and DNA) and non-self- antigens (trinitrophenol and lipopolysaccharide) were measured by ELISA and further correlated with genotype, season and performance. Significantly higher levels of IgM NAbs against all antigens were found in slow-growth compared to fast-growth broilers. IgM NAb levels were also significantly increased in dietarily supplemented slow-growth broilers versus those consuming standard feed. Moreover, significantly elevated levels of anti-DNA IgY NAbs were found in fast-growth compared to slow-growth broilers, whereas the opposite was observed for anti-LPS IgY NAbs. Multivariate linear regression analysis confirmed multiple interactions between NAb levels, genotype, season and performance. Overall, serum NAbs have proven to be valuable innovative immunotools in the poultry industry, efficiently differentiating fast-growing versus slow-growing broilers, and dietary supplementation of plant extracts can enhance natural immunity.

19 November 2024 in Italian Journal of Animal Science
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EFEvgenia Fotou
Evgenia Fotou
VMVasiliki Moulasioti
Vasiliki Moulasioti
DKDimitra Kyriakou
Dimitra Kyriakou
MBMaria-Eleni Boti
Maria-Eleni Boti
VMVassilios Moussis
Vassilios Moussis
TDTsoukatos Demokritos
Tsoukatos Demokritos