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Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows with Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis

Year 2026, Volume: 10 Issue: 1 , 93 - 100 , 29.03.2026
https://doi.org/10.47748/tjvr.1866616
https://izlik.org/JA73RZ58FP

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate alterations in oxidative stress markers and thiol–disulfide homeostasis in cows with clinical and subclinical mastitis. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 cows were included and divided into five groups: clinical mastitis (n = 8), subclinical mastitis (+1, +2, +3; n = 8 for each group), and a healthy control group (n = 8). Blood samples were analyzed for glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), total thiol (TT), native thiol (NT), disulfide levels, and the ratios of disulfide/TT, disulfide/NT, and NT/TT. Results: Compared with the control group, cows with clinical and subclinical mastitis showed significantly lower GSH, TT, and NT levels (P < 0.001), whereas MDA, disulfide concentrations, and disulfide-based ratios were markedly increased, particularly in the clinical mastitis group (P < 0.001). Progressive alterations in oxidative stress markers were observed with increasing severity of subclinical mastitis (P < 0.05). Correlation analyses revealed strong and significant associations between thiol–disulfide homeostasis parameters and oxidative stress markers (P < 0.001). Conclusion: In conclusion, thiol–disulfide homeostasis may serve as a complementary oxidative stress–based biomarker system for the evaluation of both clinical and subclinical mastitis.

Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Kafkas University Local Ethics Committee for Animal Experiments (KAU-HADYEK/2025-04).

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Primary Language English
Subjects Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Murat Can Demir 0000-0002-3803-069X

Mushap Kuru 0000-0003-4409-251X

Mustafa Makav 0000-0003-1879-8180

Merve Sena Demir 0000-0002-2630-8818

Semra Kaya 0000-0002-7520-6631

Submission Date January 19, 2026
Acceptance Date February 16, 2026
Publication Date March 29, 2026
DOI https://doi.org/10.47748/tjvr.1866616
IZ https://izlik.org/JA73RZ58FP
Published in Issue Year 2026 Volume: 10 Issue: 1

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APA Demir, M. C., Kuru, M., Makav, M., Demir, M. S., & Kaya, S. (2026). Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows with Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis. Turkish Journal of Veterinary Research, 10(1), 93-100. https://doi.org/10.47748/tjvr.1866616
AMA 1.Demir MC, Kuru M, Makav M, Demir MS, Kaya S. Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows with Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis. TJVR. 2026;10(1):93-100. doi:10.47748/tjvr.1866616
Chicago Demir, Murat Can, Mushap Kuru, Mustafa Makav, Merve Sena Demir, and Semra Kaya. 2026. “Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows With Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis”. Turkish Journal of Veterinary Research 10 (1): 93-100. https://doi.org/10.47748/tjvr.1866616.
EndNote Demir MC, Kuru M, Makav M, Demir MS, Kaya S (March 1, 2026) Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows with Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis. Turkish Journal of Veterinary Research 10 1 93–100.
IEEE [1]M. C. Demir, M. Kuru, M. Makav, M. S. Demir, and S. Kaya, “Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows with Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis”, TJVR, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 93–100, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.47748/tjvr.1866616.
ISNAD Demir, Murat Can - Kuru, Mushap - Makav, Mustafa - Demir, Merve Sena - Kaya, Semra. “Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows With Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis”. Turkish Journal of Veterinary Research 10/1 (March 1, 2026): 93-100. https://doi.org/10.47748/tjvr.1866616.
JAMA 1.Demir MC, Kuru M, Makav M, Demir MS, Kaya S. Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows with Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis. TJVR. 2026;10:93–100.
MLA Demir, Murat Can, et al. “Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows With Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis”. Turkish Journal of Veterinary Research, vol. 10, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 93-100, doi:10.47748/tjvr.1866616.
Vancouver 1.Murat Can Demir, Mushap Kuru, Mustafa Makav, Merve Sena Demir, Semra Kaya. Alterations in Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cows with Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis. TJVR. 2026 Mar. 1;10(1):93-100. doi:10.47748/tjvr.1866616

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