Issue · 2023
Vol. 55, Iss. 2, Pages 501-1002
56 articles · pp. 501-1002 · All issues →
Short CommunicationMRSA Clinical Isolates Harboring mecC Gene Imply Zoonotic Transmission to Humans and Colonization by Biofilm Formation
Salman Hussain, Basit Zeshan, Rabiya Arshad, Saba Kabir, Naveed Ahmed
This study was conducted for the molecular detection of the mecA, mecC, and nuc gene among MRSA and to investigate biofilm formation among the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clinical isolates. A total of 208 different samples were collected…
20 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210518040546
Research ArticleDNA Barcodes of Tetragnathid Spiders (Araneae: Tetragnathidae) in Malaysia
Dzulhelmi Muhammad Nasir, Suriyanti Su, Van Lun Low, Zulqarnain Mohamed, Norma-Rashid Yusoff
Although diverse groups of spiders are present in tropical countries, very little attention has been given on various types of differences that exist within these groups, particularly for the groups of tropical spiders in Malaysia. The morphological and genita…
6 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200910140935
Research ArticleEnhanced Phytase Production from Indigenous Bacillus subtilis KT004404 by Response Surface Methodology to be Used as Poultry Feed Supplement
Aqsa Javaid, Masoom Yasinzai, Khunsa Saeed Kiyani
The aim of this experimental study was the optimization of phytase production from Bacillus subtilis KT004404 through statistical model (Response Surface Methodology) by utilizing centrally composite design (CCD). The optimal phytase activity obtained after CC…
6 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210910100924
Research ArticleAssessment of Estrus Response and Fertility Rate in Thari Cows Following Estrus Synchronization During Peak and Low Breeding Season
Shakeel Ahmed Wagan, Akeel Ahmed Memon, Qudratullah Kalwar, Asmatullah kaka, Mohammad Farooque Hassan, Hidayatulah Soomro et al.
To investigate the influence of estrus synchronization protocols following ovsynch and ovsynch + CIDR in Thari cows during different breeding seasons. Total (n=80) Thari cows 1st to 4th parity were selected for this study. The experiment was conducted twice in…
2 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190509080500
Research ArticleEffect of Gamma Radiation on Novel Gelatin Extracted from Camel Skin for Pharmaceutical Application
Salma Bessalah, Samira Jebahi, Asim Faraz, Amel Raoufi, Cem Tırınk, Walid Dridi et al.
Gelatin is a natural polymer that can be derived from collagen through hydrolysis. It most extensively used in diverse fields, mainly in pharmaceuticals and therapeutic. Herein Gelatin was newly extracted from camel (Camelus dromedarius) skin and irradiated wi…
2 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220218020207
Research ArticleEffect of Grafting on Resistance of Cucurbit Hybrids against Meloidogyne incognita Infection under Greenhouse Conditions
Nourhan M.M. Hassnin, Ali H.H. Ali, Hosny H. Kesba
The host response of cucurbit hybrids (6001 F1, BS F1, Ohbkatosa F1, and RG F1) as rootstocks, watermelon hybrids (Aswan F1 and Nems) as scions, and their accessions to Meloidogyne incognita was detected. Nematode penetration, development, and potential reprod…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211226141226
Research ArticleEffect of Biofloc-based Diet on Hepatic Enzymes of Ctenopharyngodon idella Fingerlings
Ghazala Nasreen, Ali Hussain, Komal Tayyab, Muhammad Rashid, Sumaira Aslam
The impact of bioflocs on the hepatic enzymes under variable diet and water exchange conditions was investigated in the fingerlings of Ctenopharyngodon idella in this study. For this purpose, the fingerlings of C. idella were fed on different concentrations of…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200627110650
Research ArticlePhysiological Activity and GC-Mass Analysis of Trigonella strangulata, Trigonella filipes and Trigonella uncinata Against Ethanol-Induced Hepatorenotoxicity in Rats
Shahrokh Mojarradgandoukmolla, Hasan Akan
Trigonella or fenugreek is one of the most important and the oldest known medicinal plants in the world which is used in the treatment of many diseases due to its various effective compounds. Trigonella strangulata, Trigonella filipes and Trigonella uncinata a…
10 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210806170852
Research ArticleEffect of Oreganum onites L. Aromatic Water Supplemented to Whole Milk on Performance, Blood Metabolites and Oxidative Status of Holstein Calves During the Pre-Weaning Period
Serkan Özkaya, Oktay Özkan, Sabri Erbas, Isa Gökhan Yalçın, Dariusz Piwczynski, Wojciech Neja
In intensive growing systems, the growth and yield of livestock are suppressed due to the oxidative stress to which they are also exposed. In the present study, it was investigated whether Oreganum onites L. aromatic water (OW) could serve as an agent of reduc…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211204091234
Research ArticleDistribution of the Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea, Lucanidae) within Romania, Europe
Cristina Stanca Moise, Cornelia Chimisliu, Mihaela Arinton, Tom Brereton, George Moise
The paper summarises the distribution of Lucanus cervus (stag beetle) in Romania over the period 1891–2020 based onliterature reviews, museum specimens and occurrence data (the latter especially from within Natura 2000 sites). The main data sources are r…
19 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210805120809
Research ArticleAntifertility Efficacy of Testosterone on Male and Female Albino Mice
Maha Mostafa, Sohail Soliman, Reham I. Mohamed, Wael M. El-Sayed
One of the approaches to the control of rodent pests is the use of anti-fertility compounds such as synthetic steroids, estrogens, progestins, androgens, chemical compounds, and natural plant extracts. The aim of this approach is to lower the population size o…
18 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211107091104
Research ArticleAn Experimental Model for Assessing the Storage Life of Chilled Chicken Meat Through Nir Spectroscopy
Yar Muhammad Jalbani, Muhammad Farooque Hassan, Kiran Nazish, Yang Shuming
Meat is one of the susceptible commodities being spoiled even stored under refrigeration conditions. It is a challenging task to accurately estimate the storage life of chilled chicken meat to avoid economical losses and provide the basis for standard regulati…
15 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211118041158
Research ArticlePhylogenetic Relationship among Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Pakistan Based on RAPD Markers
Muhammad Saif-ur Rehman, Faiz-ul Hassan, Muhammad Sajjad Khan
Genetic diversity and relationship among 10 indigenous cattle breeds (Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Cholistani, Dajal, Dhanni, Rojhan, Lohani, Hissar, Hariana and Tharparkar) were analysed using RAPD markers. A total of 80 RAPD primers were used for PCR amplification o…
19 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210615070608
Research ArticlePhytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Camellia sinensis L.
Saima Rubab, Ghazala H Rizwani, Arjumand Iqbal Durrani, Iram Liaqat, Urooj Zafar, Mahjabeen et al.
Crude solvent extracts of traditional medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years in different region of the globe for the treatment of various diseases. In developing countries, traditional medicines are used as source of primary health care. Keepi…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210815170852
Research ArticleEcological Effect Evaluation of Artificial Reefs Based on Spatial Heterogeneity of Demersal Nekton Community in Beibu Gulf
Lei Zeng, Pimao Chen, Zhenzhao Tang, Jie Yu, Guobao Chen
To explore the ecological effects of artificial reef (AR), multidimensional evaluations involving density, biodiversity and spatial heterogeneity of nekton community were studied in Beibu Gulf China. The spatial pattern of nekton community was clearly classifi…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200629090605
Research ArticleHigh Pathogenicity Island (HPI) Main Structural Genes and their Bioinformatics Analysis in Clinically Isolated E. coli from Saba Pigs
Chunlan Shan, Chaoying Liu, Qin Lu, Guowen Fu, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Rana Waseem Akhtar et al.
High pathogenicity island (HPI), a critical genomic element of pathogenic Yersiniabactin (Ybt) carries out synthesis, regulation, transportation as well as virulence. As a virulent determinant for the E. coli, the role of HPI in Saba pig was explored to provid…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200625160645
Research ArticleDiet Composition and Feeding Strategy of Butis koilomatodon Inhabiting the Estuarine Regions in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Quang Minh Dinh, Tran Thi Huyen Lam, Y Thi Nha Nguyen, Thanh Minh Nguyen, Tien Thi Kieu Nguyen
Understanding the fish’s food and feeding habits is essential in aquaculture and research on invasive species. Butis koilomatodon is one of the potential candidates for aquaculture in the Mekong Delta because it can survive in a wide range of water tempe…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201108111148
Research ArticleVariation in the Allometry of Morphometric Characteristics, Growth, and Condition Factors of Wild Bostrychus sinensis (Butidae) in Northern Vietnam
Nam Thanh Nguyen, Linh Manh Ha, Anh Thi Nguyen, Nam Hoang Chu, Hau Duc Tran, Hung Phuc Nguyen et al.
The four-eyed sleeper (Bostrychus sinensis), found in the Indo-Pacific, is a commercial goby in Vietnam. Knowledge of the allometric growth patterns of morphometric characters, the length-weight relationship, and the conditions for assessing and managing the f…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200917140936
Research ArticleAssessing the Impact of Genotype and Environment Interaction on Growth Performance of Hatchery Produced Catla catla
Shafia Riaz, Khalid Abbas, Tanveer Ahmed, Huma Naz, Hina Amjad, Shahbaz Ahmad
The culture conditions influence the magnitude of genetic expression in fish. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of Genotype (G) × Environment (E) interaction on the growth performance of hatchery produced Catla catla. The different hatchery…
7 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210823110818
ReviewStructural-Functional Characterization of Cytochrome b in bc1 and b6 f Complexes along with Polymorphic Analysis
Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Qurratulann Afza Gardner
Mitochondrial cytochrome b (cyt b) transfers the electrons in bc1 complex from ubiquinone to cytochrome c reductase in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and similarly in b6f enzyme complex, from plastoquinol (QH2) to plastocyanin (Pc) within the thylakoid m…
19 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220428110433
Research ArticleNutrient Digestibility and Cost Effectiveness of Maize Stovers and Maize Cobs as Replacement of Wheat Straw in Total Mixed Ration and their Effect on Growth Performance in Nili-Ravi Buffalo Calves
Muhammad Iqbal Anjum, Shahbaz Javaid, Agha Waqar Yunus, Faisal Ashfaq, Javed Iqbal
To examine the utilization of maize stovers (MS) and maize cobs (MC) as replacement of wheat straw (WS) in Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for buffalo calves, 18 calves (aged 14±2 months weighing 189±15 kg) were randomly divided into six equal groups. S…
19 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190723100729
Short CommunicationEffect of Exercise Intensity on Human Immune System under Different Environments
Yanjie Liu
The objective of this study was to explore the influence of exercise intensity on human immune system under different environments. Sixty physical education students were enrolled as research objects and divided into control group (normal oxygen group), hypoxi…
20 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201008111005
Research ArticleThe Formulation of Cattle’s Rumen Content and Sludge Fermented with Cellulomonas sp. as Rabbit Feed
Sony A.E. Moningkey, Ronny A.V. Tuturoong, Ingriet D.R. Lumenta, Nova L.I.M. Ogi
This study aimed to determine the level of rumen content and sludge mixture fermented with Cellulomonas sp. in the complete feed composition to optimize the rabbit’s performance, weight increment, and food conversion. The study used 30 calf male rabbits…
7 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211209071239
Research ArticleMolecular Cloning, E. coli Expression and Characterization of Thermostable Alanine Aminotransferase from Pyrococcus abyssi
Muhammad Shahid Nadeem, Jalaluddin Azam Khan, Firoz Anwar
Catalysing the reversible interconversion of L-alanine and alpha-ketoglutarate to pyruvate and L-glutamate in the presence of pyridoxal 5 phosphate, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme which operates at the cross roads of amino acid and carbohydrate me…
6 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220217130248
Research ArticlePopulation Analysis Based on Mito-nuclear Sequences: Implication of Dugesia japonica Decline in Taihang Mountains, China
He-Cai Zhang, Tian-Ge Hu, Chang-Ying Shi, Guang-Wen Chen, De-Zeng Liu
Freshwater planarian Dugesia japonica is widespread in East Asia and has been used as a model animal in many research fields. Taihang Mountains is the demarcation line and indispensable treasure house of natural resources and ecological barrier in North China.…
15 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201004031021
Research ArticleThe Effect of Fish Meal and Plant-Based Diets on the Growth and Nutritional Composition of White Worms (Enchytraeus albidus Henle, 1837) in Various Substrates
Ergi Bahrioglu, Mustafa Hac Isa, Sibel Cengiz, Ertan Ercan
In this study, the growth and nutritional composition of Enchytraeus albidus (white worm) were investigated using different combinations of culture substrates and feeds. The aim was to determine the utilization of White worm for recycling the fish feeds in cas…
15 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211028111008
Research ArticleUsing Weight Loss Method to Determine the Ages of Chinese Grouse Nests Found During the Egg Laying and Incubation Periods
Jin-Ming Zhao, Yun Fang, Yue-Hua Sun
With a decreasing population trend, the endemic Chinese grouse (Tetrastes sewerzowi) is categorized as class I national protected animal species in China. Lower breeding performance has been suggested as a main factor influencing the population viability of Ch…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211208021223
ReviewHistorical Background and Significance of Embryo Transfer Technology in Cattle with its Relevant Applications
Ghulam Jelani, Qudratullah Kalwar, Asmatullah Kaka, Abdullah Channo, Ayyaz Ahmed, Majid Hussain Soomro et al.
In recent decades, many significant improvements have taken place accompanying different assisted reproductive biotechnologies like estrous synchronization, artificial insemination, superovulation, cloning, embryo recovery and its transfer, in vitro fertilizat…
19 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220403060427
Research ArticleEpitopes Determination for OMICRON: The COVID-19 New Variant
Saba Rehman, Faisal Salih Hayat, Sadia Norin, Abdul Aziz, Siddiq Ur Rahman, Noor ul Haq
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly evolved in the last couple of years. This has created major havoc and concern because it has affected millions of people around the world. The new variants of covid-19 are classified into…
19 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220712070711
Research ArticleDiversity, Abundance and Seasonal Assessment of Wild Birds in Urban Habitat of District Chiniot, Pakistan
Ahmad Zaman, Azhar Rafique, Farhat Jabeen, Tayyaba Sultana
The current study was conducted to find out the avian diversity of district Chiniot, Pakistan. The surveys were performed from March, 2020 to February 2021 on weekly basis, using point count method for the collection of data. Naked eyes and binocular telescope…
10 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211215151255
Research ArticleComparative Transcriptome Analysis Depicts Candidate Genes Involved in Skin Color Differentiation in Red Tilapia
Jinzhao He, Pengfei Feng, Junqi Qin, Yun Teng, Xu Luo, Zigui Chen et al.
This study aimed to investigate the genetic molecular mechanism of body color differentiation and variation of red tilapia, selecting the main genes related to the variation and cultivating the pure and stable red tilapia variety. The effects of different temp…
15 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200326090308
Research ArticleDifferentially Expressed Genes Analysis of Brown Adipose Tissue During Cold Acclimation in Male Tree Shrews (Tupaia belangeri) based on RNA-Seq
Dong-Min Hou, Ting Jia, Hui-Juan Wang, Zheng-Kun Wang, Wan-Long Zhu
Thermogenic function of brown adipose tissue (BAT) was known to be markedly elevated when animals were exposed to the cold. In the present study, transcriptome sequencing of BAT in Tupaia belangeri between control and cold acclimation group were carried out by…
18 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211210131248
Research ArticleIn vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Arthritic Potential of Ethanolic Acacia modesta Extract on CFA-Induced Adjuvant Arthritic Rats
Farah Abid, Mohammad Saleem, Tahir Maqbool, Tania Ahmed Shakoori, Faheem Hadi, Tahir Muhammad et al.
The objective of the present study was to investigate the role of Acacia modesta extract whole plant extract (E-AM) in process of inflammation and also in arthritis by using animal model of rat. Thirty-six healthy wister rats were chosen for in vivo experiment…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210805070809
Research ArticleEffect of L-Carnitine on Colour, Digestive Enzymes and Growth of the Electric Yellow Cichlid, Labidochromis caeruleus
Müge Aliye Hekimoglu, Sırma Sönmez
This 40-day feeding trial was aimed to determine the effective rate of L-carnitine on the growth of electric yellow cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) fry (n: 395, initial weight:0,46 g, initial length: 2.5 cm). They were randomly placed in 50 l aquariums. Base…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211030171043
Research ArticleEvaluation of Relationship between Sperm Cell Velocities and Fatty Acids Contents of Semen Seminal Fluid in the Two Trout Fish Species
Mustafa Erkan Özgür, Selim Erdogan, Songül Aydemir, Hatice Yumusakbas
In this study, the fatty acid compositions of semen seminal plasma in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and brown trout (Salmo trutta fario) were analyzed in fresh semen by gas chromatography (GC) and investigated the relationships with the sperm cell veloci…
2 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211112131153
Short CommunicationAssessment of the Nutritive Value of Complete Feed Supplemented with Corn Stover and King Grass on Holstein Friesians Dairy Cattle
Ronny A.V. Tuturoong, Sony A. E. Moningkey, Nova L.I.M. Ogi
This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional value of complete fed based on corns stover and king grass on Holstein Friesians (HF) Dairy cattle. Twenty-one HF (2.5-3.5 years old, weighted 250-300 kg) was adapted for 2 weeks by feeding with experimental feed. T…
20 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211213161234
Research ArticlePopulation Data and Internal Validation of the 21 Short Tandem Repeat Loci in Turkish Population
Emel Hulya Yukseloglu, Fatma Cavus Yonar, Omer Karatas, Gulten Rayimoglu, Faruk Asicioglu, Elif Canpolat et al.
The purpose of this study was to identify paternity relations and increase the likelihood success in DNA identification of biological samples found in mass disasters and criminal events by using the 6-dye GlobalFilerTM amplification kit with 21 autosomal STR l…
10 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210803110808
Research ArticleEffect of Caffeine Citrate with Aminophyline on Apoptosis and Respiratory Endothelial Cell Dysfunction in Premature Infants
Hongfeng Guo
This study was aimed to investigate the mechanism of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) combined with caffeine citrate and aminophylline in the treatment of premature infants with apnea. in present study, sixty premature SD mice were randomly divided i…
2 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201111181147
Research ArticleGenome Survey and Large-scale Isolation of Microsatellites through Illumina Sequencing from the Red Swamp Crayfish Procambarus clarkii
Xiao Zhang, Guoqing Shen, Yang Wang, Pengdan Huang, Yan Shui, Zenghong Xu et al.
Microsatellites, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs), are a type of DNA marker that are highly polymorphic in the genome. However, the microsatellite markers available for the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii are limited. In this study, a sizeab…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190829030819
Short CommunicationHematological Profile of Achai Cows during Different Stages of Pregnancy in Kohistan Hindukush Mountainous Range
Jawad Ahmad, Huang Yun-He, Arab Hussain, Amjadullah, Ahmad Yar, Subhanullah et al.
Pregnancy is a common situation and concurrently the most altered physiologic state consisting of variety of physiological and hormonal changes. These changes begin after conception which alters the normal physiological status of blood. The present study was c…
20 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210629060605
Research ArticleEffects of Naringenin on Cadmium-Induced Changes in Blood Physiological and Biochemical Indices and Kidney Damage Among Rats
Lulu Ding, Ke Wang, Ruxue Huang, Wenjing Yu, Bingzhao Yan, Mengli Jiang et al.
In this experiment, the effects of naringenin (Nar) on cadmium (Cd)-induced changes in blood physiological and biochemical indices and kidney damage among rats were studied. Twenty-four male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: con…
19 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211227131236
Research ArticleImpact of Dietary Fiber (Inulin and Resistant Starch) on the Quality Parameters of Low Fat Cheddar Cheese from Buffalo Milk
Mian Shamas Murtaza, Aysha Sameen, Saima Rafique, Muhammad Shahbaz, Nabeela Gulzar, Mian Anjum Murtaza et al.
Low fat cheese is the demand of this era due to overconsumption and sedentary life style and increase in diseases like hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular diseases etc. Inulin is a food ingredient that belongs to a class of carbohydrates known as fructans wi…
2 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200630120620
Research ArticleAssessment of Dietary Requirement of Vitamin E for Rohu, Labeo rohita Fingerlings Fed Practical Diet
Uzma Zulfiqar, Mahroze Fatima, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Muhammad Afzal, Shazia Shamas, Sadia Roshan et al.
An 8-weeks feeding experiment was performed to study the requirement of vitamin E for rohu fingerlings. Six practical diets were fed to fingerlings including one control diet (E0) and five test diets (E25, E50, E75, E100 and E125) supplemented with graded vita…
16 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211111051119
Research ArticleEffect of Refrigerated Storage on Fillet Quality of Vitamin E Fed Rohu, Labeo rohita
Amber Iqbal, Mahroze Fatima, Syed Z. H. Shah, Muhammad Afzal, Moazama Batool, Muhammad Bilal et al.
The dietary effect of vitamin E supplementation on fingerlings of Labeo rohita during refrigerated storage was investigated. Six graded levels of vitamin E, between 0-125 mg/kg vitamin E, were fed to fish. After 60-day feeding trial, fish were sacrificed, fill…
15 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211110061150
Research ArticleMass Rearing of Spodoptera litura using a Semi-Synthetic Diet Based on Wheat Germ and Tomato Paste
Sumaria Maqsood, Muhammad Ali, Amna Shoaib, Shahbaz Ahmad, Noor-ul-Ain
Spodoptera litura (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is the threatening pests of many plants including tomatoes. In vitro, mass-rearing of S. litura is essential to attain a large number of insects with good quality for bio-ecological studies and biologic…
18 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220118030158
Research ArticleEffect of Xinxibao Spleen Combined with Aminopeptide on Erythrocyte Immunity and Toll-Like Receptors Signaling Pathways in Adjuvant Treatment of Children with Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections
Xuan Liang, Rongfang Zhang, Yan Xu, Hui Yang, Li Guo, Feiyang Na et al.
The objective was this study to investigate the effect of spleen aminopeptide combined with xinxibao on erythrocyte immunity and Toll-like receptors (TLRs) signaling pathways in adjuvant treatment of children with recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTI).…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201013141017
Research ArticleDevelopmental and Pluripotent Genes in Rat Adult and Neonatal Kidney
Sumreen Begum, Atta-ur-Rahman, Asmat Salim
Investigating the role of genes in kidney with respect to their specific mechanism in renal development is imperative to regeneration. The purpose of this study is to analyze systematic identification of genes with respect to nephron lineage and pluripotency d…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210715060758
Research ArticleEffect of Different Plant Extracts on Olfactory Response of Bactrocera zonata Saunder and Postharvest Quality of Banana (Musa acuminata Colla)
Alia Tajdar, Shaghef Ejaz, Muhammad Shah Zaib, Anum Ishfaq, Syed Muhammad Zaka, Hafiz Muhammad Safeer et al.
Bactrocera zonata is an important pest of different fruits in tropical and subtropical regions. It damages the fruits at early ripening stage and reduces the quality and the final yield of fruit crop. Moreover, to maintain the quality parameters of fruits afte…
21 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210716120712
Research ArticleEvaluation of Methicillin Resistance in Field Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus: An Emerging Issue of Indigenous Bovine Breeds
Nauman Zaheer Ghumman, Muhammad Ijaz, Arslan Ahmed, Muhammad Umar Javed, Iqra Muzammil, Ahmed Raza
The emergence of resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) confers overwhelming economic losses to the global dairy industry. The current study was planned to investigate the S. aureus and MRSA associated su…
2 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220316080346
Research ArticleEffects of Alpha Ketoacid Combined with Hybrid Blood Purification Treatment on Nutritional Status, Renal Function and Expressions of Serum Sclerostin, BMP-7, Irisin in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
Cuiping Liu
This study aimed to explore the effect of alpha keto acid combined with hybrid blood purification treatment in patients with maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). 106 patients with MHD were treated in our hospital from February 2017 to January 2020. They were divide…
6 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210430140411
Research ArticleNovel EST-SNPs Polymorphisms and their Association with Growth Traits in Schizothorax prenanti
Yuejing Yang, Mengbin Xiang, Zhengshi Zhang, Minrui Zhou, Bingjie Hu, Tingsen Jing et al.
Schizothorax prenanti (S. prenanti), an economic fish in China, has rich nutritional value and high economical value. In order to acquire some reliable molecular genetic markers for growth traits, correlation analysis between 31 SNP markers and growth traits i…
19 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190605130648
Research ArticleImpact of Integrative Management Strategies on the Reproduction of Root Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
Huma Abbas, Nazir Javed, Muhammad Kamran, Sajid Aleem Khan, Abdul Jabbar, Akhtar Hameed et al.
Present investigation was planned to check the impact of bio (Cure, Azadirachtin) and synthetic (Cartap, Virtako) chemicals individually and concomitantly with fertilizers on the development of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita and the growth of tomato…
29 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210825060856
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Research ArticleNiacin Alleviates the Acidosis of Rumen Epithelial Cells Induced by Low pH Resulting from Volatile Fatty Acids
Mengxue Sun, Yanjiao Li, Zhen Gao, Qinghua Qiu, Xianghui Zhao, Lanjiao Xu et al.
To investigate the effects of different niacin treatments on low pH-induced goat rumen epithelial cells acidosis, cells were exposed to solutions with a pH of 7.4, 5.8, 5.6, 5.2, and 5.0 for 3, 6, 12, and 24 h. The precise pH was adjusted using volatile fatty…
19 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210722090757
Research ArticlePost-Ischemic Treatment with Sevoflurane: To Reduce Myocardial Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury in Rats by miR-26a-5p/PTEN/PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Shaolin Zeng, Shuai Yuan, Kai Liu
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of sevoflurane on myocardial ischemic/reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats and its causative role. The differential expressions of miRNA in the rat myocardial tissue after post-ischemic treatment with sevoflurane we…
20 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210806040858
Research ArticleGeostatistical Analysis of Spatio-Temporal Variability and Mapping Genus Bactrocera in Apricot Orchard in Northern Pakistan
Wasim Akram, Azhar Hussain, Sartaj Ali, Iqbal Hussain, Muhammad
Apricots are the most important cash fruit in the region, and they play a key role in its socio-economic development. It is, however, susceptible to several diseases and pests, resulting in decreased yields and substantial financial losses. One of them is the…
30 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211125101104
