Abstract
Abstract Scuticociliatosis caused by Miamiensis avidus is one of the major diseases in cultured olive flounder ( Paralichthys olivaceus ) in Korea. However, until recently, no effective chemotherapy or vaccine has been developed. Oligodeoxynucleotides containing unmethylated deoxycytidyl-deoxyguanosine motifs (CpG-ODNs) have been shown to be effective in enhancing innate immune responses and preventing infectious diseases in fish. However, it has not been experimented whether CpG-ODNs can be used as a therapeutic tool against infectious diseases in fish. In the present study, we evaluated the therapeutic potential of CpG-ODN 1668 against scuticociliatosis in olive flounder for the first time. The group of fish administered CpG-ODN 1668 at 3 days after the infection showed clearly higher survival rates than the groups of fish administered GpC-ODN 1720 or PBS, indicating a high therapeutic potential of CpG-ODN 1668 against scuticociliatosis. However, the treatment efficacy of CpG-ODN 1668 was diminished when administered at 6 days post-infection, and no treatment effect was found when administered at 9 days after the infection. These results suggest that early diagnosis through continuous monitoring and early treatment with CpG-ODN 1668 are essential for increase of treatment efficacy. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated for the first time the possible use of CpG-ODN 1668 in treatment of scuticociliatosis in olive flounder.
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