Applied autecology on the model of cationic proteins of neutrophil granulocytes of carnivores by adverse environmental effects

Abstract

The article presents studies related to the evaluation of the reaction of cationic proteins of neutrophil granulocytes as markers of environmental impact on the animal body on the example of carnivores (dogs). As is known, neutrophils are one of the first lines of defense of the macroorganism against many impacts, such as environmental pollution by various products of anthropogenic activity, bacterial and viral infections, etc. Therefore, taking into account the reaction of neutrophil cationic proteins to adverse environmental effects may be of interest for the early detection of immunological changes. We found that the level of neutrophil cationic proteins in stray dogs was significantly higher than in domestic dogs. This fact may indicate a longer adaptation process of the body of homeless animals in response to changes in the environmental situation and requires further more detailed study.