Abstract

Previously, virus-like particle (VLP)-based self-vaccinations targeting interleukin (IL)-5 or IL-31 have been suggested to treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH), a seasonal recurrent allergic dermatitis in horses. The IL-5-targeting equine vaccine significantly reduced blood eosinophil counts in horses, similar to human monoclonal antibodies targeting IL-5 or the IL-5 receptor alpha (IL-5Rα). Previous studies in humans have also reported an additional effect on reduction of basophil counts. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether an equine anti-IL-5 vaccine affected blood basophil counts. Horses with IBH were followed in a 3-year trial consisting of a placebo administered in the 1st year, followed by vaccination using an equine (e)IL-5-VLP vaccine in the 2nd and 3rd years. There was a strong reduction in circulating eosinophil counts after vaccination against IL-5. Additionally, there were reduced basophil counts, but only in the 3rd year of the study, suggesting a bystander effect of the anti-IL-5 vaccine on basophil counts.

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