Issue · 2023
Vol. 55, Iss. 4, Pages 1501-2000
61 articles · pp. 1501-2000 · All issues →
Research ArticleEffects of Violet Light Radiation on Growth, Development and Reproduction of Scopula subpunctaria (Herrich-Schaeffer) at Different Instars
Li Qiao, Shubao Geng, Shibao Guo, Hongmin Liu, Jian Yin, Quan Zhang
Scopula subpunctaria (Herrich-Schaeffer) is one of the important pests in tea garden. To explore the effects of violet light on its growth, development and reproduction, the 2nd and 5th instar larvae were irradiated under light at the wavelengths of 400 and 42…
11 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210519100508
Research ArticleEffect of Heavy Metal Pollution on the Blood Biochemical Parameters and Liver Histology of the Lethrinid Fish, Lethrinus harak from the Red Sea
Zaki Al-Hasawi, Reda Hassanine
Heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems are a matter of serious concern, and adversely affect the fish health. Herein, 44 specimens of the fish Lethrinus harak were trapped in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, from a severely polluted site. Another 32 specimens of this fi…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220223170218
Research ArticleEffect of Heavy Metal Pollution on the Blood Biochemical Parameters and Liver Histology of the Lethrinid Fish, Lethrinus harak from the Red Sea
Zaki Al-Hasawi, Reda Hassanine
Heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems are a matter of serious concern, and adversely affect the fish health. Herein, 44 specimens of the fish Lethrinus harak were trapped in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, from a severely polluted site. Another 32 specimens of this fi…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220223170218
Research ArticlePioglitazone Ameliorates Hypertension Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy and Down Regulates Cardiac Hypoxia Inducible Factor-l α in Rats
You-Ming Teng, Wen-Zhou Liu, Li Yang
It is known that cardiac hypertrophy induced by hypertension always goes with abnormal myocardial glucolipid metabolism. However, whether or not pioglitazone may alleviate the cardiac hypertrophy and reverse abnormal myocardial glucolipid metabolism is still u…
12 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210709100742
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity Analysis of the Only White-Red Deer Population in China
Ruobing Han, Shanshan Gui, Xunwu Zhao, Heping Li
The white-red deer population in China is composed of 28 individuals introduced from New Zealand. However, the genetic relationships between these individuals is unknown. The aim of the present study was to determine the genetic diversity and genetic relations…
31 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211229081242- Research Article
Effect of Methionine Supplemented Feed on Nili-Ravi Buffalo Milk Yield and Composition
Nasir Ali Tauqir, Asim Faraz, Abdul Waheed, Ayman Balla Mustafa, Irfan Shahzad Sheikh, Michela Pugliese et al.
The objective of the study was to examine the effect of rumen protected methionine supplementation on milk production and its composition in lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Sixteen early lactating nili-ravi buffaloes were divided into four groups according to R…
24 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210607100639 - Research Article
Human-Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) Conflict and its Mitigation Strategies at Siran and Kaghan Valleys of District Mansehra Pakistan
Ikram Ullah, Zaib Ullah, Junaid Khan, Sajid Mahmood, Zafar Iqbal, Naveed Akhtar
Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is facing various threats because of the human conflict in the northern mountainous areas of Pakistan. The present study was initiated to provide baseline information regarding human-black bear conflicts and their possible…
5 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211218141234 
Research ArticleMolecular Analysis of Interleukin-10 Gene for -1082 G/A Polymorphism in Breast Cancer Patients
Muhammad Aijaz, Nasir Mahmood, Ghulam Mujtaba, Imran Riaz Malik
One in every nine Pakistani women has become breast cancer patients. Genetic polymorphisms of the Interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene were studied at position -1082 (G/A) in breast cancer patients in the Pakistani population. Breast cancer patients (n= 200) were recru…
14 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220228180254
Short CommunicationInternet-Sold Snail Pomacea canaliculata and Achatina fulica Might Transmit Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Mainland China
Yu Liang Cao, Yue Guo, Hui Zhang, Chun Sheng Wang
In China, snails Pomacea canaliculata and its new breed the gold snail, Achatina fulica and its new breeds the white jade snail, have been sold on the Internet in recent years. We concluded that 24,853 sales of P. canaliculata and A. fulica had been made throu…
22 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220329070315
Research ArticleSero-Epidemiological Investigation of Abortifacient Bacteria in Goats and Sheep in Three Districts of Sindh Province of Pakistan
Asadullah Memon, Asghar Ali Kamboh, Saeed Ahmed Soomro, Muhammad Ammar Khan, Akeel Ahmed Memon, Hubdar Ali Kolachi
Abortifacient bacteria incur high production and economic losses in small ruminants worldwide. The present study assessed the prevalence of Coxiella burnetii, Chlamydia abortus, and Brucella melitensis in 178 sheep and goat samples obtained from Hyderabad, Tan…
19 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211209141205
Research ArticleTemporal Changes in Genetic Diversity of Fenneropenaeus chinensis Populations from Jinzhou Bay: Implications for Management
Qi Liu, Weiyuan Li, Qi Zhang, Ziwei Wang, Rui Gao, Wenlei Liu et al.
Fenneropenaeus chinensis is an important fishery species in China. Hatchery-reared seeds have been released into the wild for improvement of shrimp productivity. Jinzhou bay is the major natural habitat and we used this location to temporally monitor the genet…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211104141137
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity and Population Genetics of Cuttlefish Sepiella japonica based on Newly Developed SSR Markers
Yingying Ye, Chengrui Yan, Kaida Xu, Jiji Li, Jing Miao, Zhenming Lü et al.
Cuttlefish Sepiella japonica, an economically valuable fishery resource that is considered as one of the four most famous sea products in China, has dramatically declined since the 1990s to near extinction, presumably due to over exploitation and environmental…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201120101123- Research Article
Increased Risk of Infertility, Marital Maladjustment and Psychological Morbidity in PCOS Patients of Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Amna Mushtaq, Asia Bibi, Nahid Kausar
The clinical manifestations of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have been linked with psychotic morbidity and infertility in the women of fertile age. Considering limited research data available about the psychological aspects in these patients, we conducted…
11 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210919130943 
Research ArticleInfluence of the Nutritional Quality of Three Date Varieties on the Biological Parameters of the Date Moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae Zeller
Ayoub Hadjeb, Ismahane Lebbouz, Yasmine Adjami
The nutritional and allelochemical quality of the host plant plays an important role in the population dynamics of insects. The dates moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae is considered one of the most dangerous pests threatening date production in Algeria. Our results…
11 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230103190145
Research ArticleCorvidae in Pakistan are Represented by Two Distinct Clades Revealed through Maternally Inherited Gene Region
Fakhra Nazir, Sahar Fazal, Fakhar-i-Abbas
Corvidae is a species rich and morphologically diverse family of the order Passeriformes (Aves), generally well identified by barcodes globally. Species identification and phylogenetic analysis through DNA barcodes using mitochondrial COI gene (cytochrome c ox…
24 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211209111259
Research ArticleSeasonal Variation in the Trophic Structure of the Fish Community in Dongshan Bay and Adjacent Waters
Ying Guan, Puqing Song, Xing Miao, Hai Li, Rui Wang, Liangming Wang et al.
Based on bottom trawl survey data collected in November 2009 (autumn), February 2010 (winter), May 2010 (spring), and August 2010 (summer), the seasonal variation in the trophic structure of the fish community in Dongshan Bay and adjacent waters was investigat…
12 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220110010121- Research Article
Physicochemical and Mineral Content of Milk from Talesh Buffalos, Sheep, Goats, and Cows, Saanen Goats and Talesh-Mediterranean Buffalos: A Comparative Analysis
Luigi Liotta, Vincenzo Lopreiato, Fariborz Asroosh, Alireza Seidavi
The aim of the present study was to compare quality, macro, and micro constituents of milk between Talesh buffalo, Talesh sheep, Talesh cow, Talesh-Mediterranean buffalo, Talesh goat and Saanen goat. Milk samples were collected during 2021. The main characteri…
12 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220121140148 
Research ArticleThe Transcriptional Regulation Mechanism of Transgelin Gene in Colon Cancer Cells
Qi Zhuo, Yuanchun Yao, Meisongzhu Yang, Jinhua Chen, Miao Tian
The objective of this study was to explore the transcriptional regulation mechanism of transgelin gene in colon cancer cells. HT29 cells were randomly divided into three groups: CON group, TGT group and DGT group. The transgelin gene was sub-cultured in the co…
24 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201103051110- Research Article
Effect of Fermented Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Pupae on Growth Performance, Immune Index and Meat Quality in Lingnan Yellow Broiler Chickens
Xiangjie Zhao, Zheshi Kuang, Jiyuan Yang, Muhammad Bilal, Rongling Yang
Silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupae (SWP) is a promising feed source with high nutritional value. In present study, the effects of different proportion of solid-state fermented silkworm pupa as a fishmeal substitute were evaluated on the growth performance, immune or…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220217030205 
Research ArticleAvian Assemblage, Monitoring and Bioassessment of Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Abdul Hadi, Muhammad Rais, Ifrah Muddassir, Abdullah Tasib, Maria Zafar, Sumbul Gill
We aimed to establish avian assemblage, bioassessment scale and to provide indices for future monitoring of birds in hiking trails, undisturbed forest and urban areas of Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan. The park harbors a good assemblage of b…
19 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211213061202
Short CommunicationMolecular and Serological Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in South China Tiger
Yingying Wang, Jianyi Yu, Lichen Zhou
Toxoplasmosis is one of the most important zoonotic diseases with serious health risks for wild animals. The South China tiger, the most endangered tiger subspecies endemic to China, remain only a little more than 200 today, was susceptibly infected with Toxop…
22 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210924080958- Research Article
Protective Effect of Laurus nobilis Extract against Hypercholesterolemia Damage in Male Rats
Amr N. El-Shahat, A.M. Abdul Azeem, Mohamed H.M. Abd el Megid
Laurus nobilis (Bay leaf) has been shown to possess various biological activities such as antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of bay leaf extract (B…
6 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210828210818 
Research ArticleFeatures of Rodent Species Diversity in Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve, Jiangxi Province, China
Peng Xu, Yankuo Li, Shusong Zhang, Bin Liu
Rodents are important components of animal communities in forest ecosystems. This study investigated rodent species diversity in Jiangxi Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve of China in 2014-2015. Rodents were trapped at nine selected sampling sites varying i…
24 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211028021050
Research ArticleMicrobial Quality, Biochemical Identification and Molecular Detection of Salmonella Targeting His-J Gene in Poultry Meat and Feed in Lahore
Suleman Irfan, Masood Rabbani, Ali Ahmad Sheikh, Sehrish Firyal, Arfat Yousaf Shaheen
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica poses a threat to both human and animal health, with more than 2500 reported serovars. A total of 80 samples, comprising of poultry meat (n=30) from poultry shops and supermarkets, poultry feed (n=30) and swabs from carcasse…
27 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210913150911
Research ArticleGenetic Polymorphism of ACE (I/D) is Associated with Diabetic Nephropathy in Pakistani Subjects
Umara Amir ud Din, Waqas Ahmed Khan, Khurrum Shahzad, Basharat Ali, Misbah Hussain, Fazli Rabbi Awan
Diabetic nephropathy (DN), also known as diabetic kidney disease (DKD), is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. A major cause of DKD is high blood pressure (hypertension) which remains uncontrolled chronically. Renin angiotensin ald…
27 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220628070655
Research ArticleComparative Genomic and Functional Characterization of Lactobacillus casei Group (LCG) Probiotic Strains Isolated from Traditional Yogurts by Next-Generation Sequencing
Mati Ullah, Muhammad Rizwan, Ali Raza, Xianlin Zhao, Yanling Sun, Sarah Gul et al.
Lactobacillus casei group which is consists of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, and Lactobacillus paracaseiis an important group of probiotic lactic acid bacteria with numerous commercial and applied health applications. In the present study, we c…
30 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210711190719
Research ArticleIntraspecific Population Variability in Goldstripe Ponyfish, Karalla daura Sampled along the Pakistan Coast Based on Geo-Morphometric Approach
Imtiaz Kashani, Sher Khan Panhwar
The use of geo-morphometric variables to discriminate fish populations is one of the appropriate, effective and widely adopted approaches to study population dynamics. To determine intrinsic population variability in goldstripe ponyfish, Karalla daura sampled…
31 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220115190134
Research ArticleScreening of Puberty Related Differentially Expressed Genes from Ovary Tissues of Jining Grey Goat Based on Suppression Subtractive Hybridization
Yufang Liu, Guiling Cao, Yujing Xie, Mingxing Chu
To explore the molecular mechanism of the puberty effects on the reproduction of goats, goats at different growth stages from two breeds (Jining Grey (JG) goats and Liaoning Cashmere (LC) goats) were divided into three groups with three replicates (juvenile st…
6 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210720100705
Research ArticleSeuratascaris schmackeri sp. nov. (Nematoda: Ascarididae) from the Chinese Frog Odorrana schmackeri Boettger, 1892 (Amphibia: Anura) Based on Morphological and Molecular Evidence
Ying Liu, Ji-Yong Fang, Na Zheng, Hai-Long Wu
Here, we examined the sequences of the internal transcribed spacer1 (ITS1) region, the partial small ribosomal RNA gene (18S), and mitochondrial cytochrome-c oxidase subunit 1 (COI) genes of Seuratascaris schmackeri sp. nov., a member of ascaridoids, exhibitin…
6 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220525160559
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity Evaluation of Two Loach Fishes and their Artificial Hybrid Population Based on 19 Polymorphic Microsatellite Loci
Yanping Li, Fei Xu, Yongming Wang, Yunyun Lv, Jinrong Shi, Biwen Xie et al.
Sinibotia superciliaris and S. reevesae are two economically important loaches in the middle and upper reaches of Yangtze River. Recently, wild populations of them have dropped sharply due to anthropogenic and environmental threats. There is an increasing need…
12 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210915100940- Research Article
Evaluation of Effect of Influenza-Like Virus in Adults: A Case Control Study on Adults with Myocardial Infarction Problems
Xiaoyan Yang, Xiuli Xu
Influenza is a virus that attacks the nasal passages, including the throat and lungs. Influenza-like virus in adults is partly due to changes in the body’s defense system. The present study was performed to evaluate influenza-like virus effects in adults…
13 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220517090517 
Research ArticleEffect of Beef Fat Replacement with Linseed Oil Emulsions on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Beef Patties
Ayesha Anwar, Sadia Aslam, Nauman Khalid
The aim of this study was to replace beef fat with linseed oil emulsions in beef patties to measure its impact on physicochemical and sensory properties. The varying concentrations of beef fat was replaced with 5 to 15% linseed oil-based emulsions. The chemica…
13 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220215060250
Research ArticleNuclear and Cytoplasmic Maturation of In Vitro Matured Denuded Oocytes in the Presence of Gonadotrophins, Oestradiol and Insulin in Nili Ravi Buffalo
Beenish Shahid, Muhammad Ijaz Khan
The lower recovery of competent oocytes in buffalo species limits the commercialization of in vitro embryo production technology in field conditions. The present study aimed to improve the cytoplasmic and nuclear maturation of in vitro matured oocytes of Nili…
24 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220219100226
Research ArticleSpatio-temporal Pattern of Human Wildlife Conflict in Saiful Mulook National Park and its Vicinity
Karamat Shah, Muhammad Fiaz Khan, Zaib Ullah, Rashid Ali Khan, Sajid Mahmood, Naveed Akhtar et al.
Human–carnivore conflict is frequently defined as a clash that is the result of interaction among community and wildlife or events by humans or wildlife that has an unpleasant outcome on both. Intimidation caused by carnivore towards injuries to individu…
11 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211105221145
Research ArticleEffects of Shenxian Congee on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rats by NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Lianci He, Dingxi Bai, Chenxi Wu, Yizhu Zhong, Shi Chen, Xinru Bao et al.
The purpose of this study was to study the effect of Shenxian congee (SXC) in rats with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) on NF-κB signalling pathway and the expression of related factors. To reveal the relevant signal transduction mechanism in the treatmen…
11 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211029041044
Research ArticleTranscriptome Analysis of Cattle Embryos Based on Single Cell RNA-Seq
Jie Wang, Di Fang, Jianqing Zhao, Fei Huang, Bo Liu, Weikun Tao et al.
Over the past few years, transcriptome sequencing has been applied to livestock and poultry, helping to select and investigate candidate genes associated with important traits. Yet, so far, only a few studies have reported differences in single-cell transcript…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211016091046
Research ArticleConflict Between Himalayan Palm Civet (Paguma larvata) and Local Community for Food Competition in District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tariq Ahmad, Anum Razzaq, Li Bo, Faiz ur Rehman, Gul Saba, Omama Saqib et al.
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has a long history, it has become a major concern for wildlife management due to its expanding magnitude and nature complexity, affecting largely local communities that nearer to forests. Therefore, the two villages of District Di…
19 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220404100439
Research ArticlePhenological Phases of Forage and Rumen Fluid Affect Conjugated Linoleic Acids Composition of Milk of Yak from Qinghai Tibet Plateau
Yao Xixi, Zhou Rui, Ma Yinshan
The purpose of this paper was to study the effect of phenological phases on forage nutrient composition, rumen fermentation parameters and content of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in milk of grazing yak. In this study, 10 female Gannan yaks with an average bo…
19 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211223011225
Research ArticleResistance Modulation of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates of Dairy Cattle through Metallic Oxide Nanoparticles
Maria Azam, Tahir Mahmood Qureshi, Saddam Hussain, Amjad Islam Aqib, Shanza Rauf Khan, Kashif Akram et al.
The rise in prevalence and drug resistance in Staphylococcus aureus of dairy animals require an alternative to antibiotics. Nanoparticles particularly metallic nanoparticles are a wise approach to modulating drug resistance. The current study thus focuses on t…
19 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220305180337
Research ArticleDescription of Hemicycliophora pyri n. sp., with Observations on Psilenchus vincigurrae Brzeski, 1991 and Ditylenchus equilis Heyns, 1964 (Nematoda: Tylenchida) from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Sagir Hussain, Erum Iqbal, Nasira Kazi, Sher Wali Khan, Qamar Abbas, Abdul Razaq
The present study provides the morphological and morphometric characterization of some plant parasitic nematode populations, recovered from agricultural fields during surveys of the districts Gilgit and Nager, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The analysis of sample…
21 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211117071137
Short CommunicationDescription of Mononchus oryzae n.sp. with Observation on Coomansus parvus (De Man, 1880) Jairajpuri and Khan, 1977, (Mononchida: Mononchidae) from Pakistan
Uzma Ishaque, Erum Iqbal, Shahnaz Dawar, Nasira Kazi
During a survey for predatory soil nematodes of the order Mononchida, a new species of the genus Mononchus Bastian, 1865 was collected from rice (Oryza sativa L.) field in Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan, which has been described and illustrated. Mononchus oryzae n…
22 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211005081044- Short Communication
Heat Shock Protein-70 is expressed in Higher Quantities under Thermal Stress Conditions in Longevity Individuals
Tehreem Fatima, Jabbar Khan, Hamid Shafiq, Dost Muhammad, Muhammad Rafi, Shoaib ur Rehman
The cellular response to stress is mediated by intracellular proteins, called heat shock proteins (HSPs). Among various known stressors, heat is a major factor that induces the production of HSP70. Keeping in view the very hot conditions of Dera Ismail Khan (D…
21 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200324080337 
Research ArticleWill Typhoon Cause Great Damage to Juvenile Hybrid Grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus ♂ × Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀) under Indoor Flowing Seawater Aquaculture Model?
Jing Hu, Zhenhua Ma
Typhoons can hit the aquaculture industry. In this study, the water quality during typhoon was simulated under indoor water flowing seawater aquaculture model (C: salinity 32.5%, ammonia nitrogen 0.01mg/L; T1: salinity 30.0%, ammonia nitrogen 0.04mg/L, T2: sal…
19 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220109050151
Research ArticleIdentification of SET7/9-E2F1 as Novel Therapeutic Biomarkers in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Lu Xie, Ye Gu, Qiang Liu, Hongzhang Shen, Yifeng Zhou, Jiangfeng Yang et al.
Our previous studies have shown that SET7/9 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma cells proliferation, invasion and migration via post‑translational regulation of E2F1. In this study, we comprehensively analyzed the functions and mechanisms of the SET7/9-E2F1 ax…
30 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211129131153- Research Article
Effect of Calf Delivery Mode on Ä°risin, Asprosin, Leptin, Adiponectin, and Ä°nsulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Levels in Dairy Cattle and their Calves
Meltem Kızıl, Ali RiÅŸvanlı, Murat Abay, Tarık Åžafak, Mehmet Akif Kılınç, Öznur Yılmaz et al.
In recent years, the investigation of peptide and protein-structured hormones in biological fluids has become one of the most striking issues. The aim of this study was to determine irisin, asprosin, leptin, adiponectin, and IGF-1 levels in cows and calves aft…
27 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221031081040 
Research ArticleEffect of Leaf Litter on Seed Survival of Kmeria septentrionalis in Karst Habitat
Guo-Hai Wang, Chuang-Bin Tang, Yuan-Xin Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Wei-Ning Tan, Qi-Hai Zhou et al.
It is generally accepted that leaf litter covering plant seeds may be beneficial for seed survival, but it is unclear whether leaf litter contributes to the survival of Kmeria septentrionalis seeds in karst habitat. Herein, we investigated the seed removal of…
31 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211117061129
Research ArticleDose Dependent Effects of Lemon Peel Oil on Oxidative Stress and Psychological Behaviors in Rats
Sarwat Yousuf, Shaista Emad, Mohammad Misbah ur Rehman, Zehra Batool, Sara Qadeer, Yousra Sarfaraz et al.
The therapeutic potency of plants has been known for ages and the ability to divulge their biological activity is an area of great interest. Citrus lemon is traditionally used as an antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. This study intended to…
6 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211231041242
Research ArticleImpact of Ecological Manipulation on Rodent Population Inhabiting Croplands of District Chakwal
Saqib Mehmood, Bushra Allah Rakha, Muhammad Sajjad Ansari, Ali Akhter, Nadeem Munawar, Tariq Mahmood
Present study was designed to determine impact of ecological manipulation on rodent density inhabiting croplands in district Chakwal, Pothwar Pakistan. Rodent density and crop damage were assessed in treated and reference sites each of about 2.5 ha. Four roden…
12 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200504090547
Research ArticleEffect of Pre and Post-Surgical Correction of Left Displacement Abomasum on Oxidative Stress, Metabolic Status and Hematological Profile Changes in Serum of Dairy Cows of Pakistan
Muhammad Rizwan, Hamid Akbar, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Arif Khan, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Muhammad Abid Hayat et al.
This study was aimed to evaluate the oxidative stress status (malondialdehyde, MDA; catalase, CAT), metabolic status (beta hydroxybutyric acid, BHBA; nonesterified fatty acid NEFA) and hematological changes (hemoglobin, total leucocytes, red blood cells, neutr…
14 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220221120204
Research ArticleSupplementation of Moderate and High Doses of Vitamin E in the Practical Diet of Labeo rohita: Effects on Growth, Proximate Composition, Lipid Peroxidation and Fatty Acid Profile
Mahroze Fatima, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Bilal, Ayesha Khizar
Vitamin supplementation beyond the requirement level show therapeutic effect. Vitamin E being an antioxidant has become very attractive to reduce oxidation and improve overall performance of fish. Two adequate (100, 150 mg/kg) and two high levels (1000, 1500 m…
14 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220423080405
Research ArticleRole of Insect Pollinators in Fruit Setting, Economic Value of Pollination, and Pollinator Fauna on Different Commercial Mango Varieties in South Punjab Pakistan
Asifa Hameed, Haider Karar, Abdul Ghaffar, Abid Hameed Khan, Muhammad Mubashir, Ghulam Mustafa
Mango is known as the second most important fruit crop in Pakistan after citrus. Pakistani mangoes are famous globally for their unique sweet taste and are exported to the Middle East, China, Afghanistan, and different European countries. Although mangoes have…
13 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220118070156- Research Article
Effects of Silver Nitrate as Alternative to Antibiotic on Production Performance, Bacterial Count and Intestinal Histological Features of Broiler under Escherichia coli Challenge
Daud Khan, Naila Chand, Muhammad Saeed, Muhammad Tahir, Alam Zeb, Rifat Ullah Khan
Little information is available on silver nitrate as alternative to antibiotic in poultry diet. The aim of the present research was to evaluate the effects of different levels of silver nitrate on the production performance, bacterial count and intestinal hist…
12 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220223080217 
Research ArticleIn Silico Analysis of Genome Wide Non-Synonymous Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Pakistan
Umer Farooq, Nimra Murtaza, Abubakar Siddique, Bilal Saleem, Obaid Ur Rehman, Nageen Zahra et al.
Genomic selection programs for yield enhancement and disease resistance have become a reality with the availability of highly detailed genomic information. This information is critical to highlight genetic polymorphisms related with economically important trai…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211221081250
Research ArticleFirst Taxonomic Note on Rodolia ruficollis Mulsant (Noviini: Coccinellidae) and its Predatory Role against Scale Insect Pest, Icerya aegyptiaca (Dgl.) from Sindh, Pakistan
Muhammad Ali, Rukhsana Perveen, Khalil Ahmed, Ghulam Raza, Muhammad Akbar, Maisoor Ahmed Nafees et al.
The coccinellid predator, Rodolia ruficollis Mulsant is treated taxonomically for the first time from Sindh Province of Pakistan. This may be a unique contribution to the genus Rodolia with the description of this species on the basis of important diagnostic c…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220130110151
Research ArticleLncRNALOXL1-AS1 Regulates the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Ovarian Cancer Cells by Targeting miR-761
Dajun Su, Tao Deng, Mingshui Xie
The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanism of lncRNALOXL1-AS1 regulating the proliferation and apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells by targeting miR-761. Ovarian cancer cells SKOV-3 and normal ovarian cells FTE187 were divided into groups ac…
11 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/202104090704433
Short CommunicationPattern of Rodent Damage in the Fields of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Plants in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
Umana Niazi, Muhammad Mushtaq, Mehwish Kanwal, Momina Raheem
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important cash crop; being cultivated in more than 100 countries of the world (Pround and Phiri, 2010). It’s the 4th most important source of edible oil and 3rd important source of vegetable protein. In Pakistan, it…
21 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220131070154
Research ArticleAssessing the Quality of Bovine Embryos Derived from Metabolically Stressed Oocyte during Maturation using TUNEL
M.A.M.M. Shehab-El-Deen, S.A. Al-Dobaib, K.A. Al-Sobayil
The current research aimed to assess apoptotic cell ratio (ACR) via TUNEL staining in bovine embryos produced in vitro from oocytes matured in stressful conditions of elevated concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs). The maturation conditions in t…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210312230306
Research ArticleGonadal Development and Fecundity of Swimming Crab Portunus segnis (Forskal, 1775) in Coastal Waters of Balochistan, Pakistan
Shazia Rasheed, Ehsan Ullah Mengal, Robina Manzoor, Azra Bano
This paper deals with a study of sexual maturity by gonadal development, fecundity and gonado-somatic uidex (GSI) of Portunus segnis from Balochistan, Pakistan. The size at sexual maturity attained by the study of gonads, showed that the smallest mature…
24 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220302060306
Research ArticleRole and Regulatory Mechanism of LGR5 in the Occurrence and Development of Breast Cancer
Yajuan Zheng, Qiuping Mo, Hongchao Tang, Qinghui Zheng, Dandan Guan
Breast cancer is a phenomenon in which mammary epithelial cells proliferate out of control under the action of various carcinogenic factors. This study aimed to explore the role and regulatory mechanism of LGR5 in the occurrence and development of breast cance…
7 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220701020753- Research Article
Effect of MTOR Inhibitor Combined with Photodynamic Therapy on the Regulation of Cancer Stem Cells through Reactive Oxygen Species
Yakun Ge
To explore the mechanism of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor combined with photodynamic therapy to regulate cancer stem cells through reactive oxygen species (ROS). A2780 cell line was purchased from the American Type Culture Collection and cultu…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210719120746 
Research ArticlePymetrozine Causes Physical, Haematological, Blood Biochemical and Histopathological Abnormalities in Bighead Carp (Aristichthys nobilis)
Munir Ahmad, Abdul Ghaffar, Riaz Hussain, Rifat Ullah Khan
Pymetrozine a synthetic insecticide, is widely used to control pests and insects in maize and other cereal crops. Pymetrozine may contaminate nearby aquatic ecosystems as a result of widespread and long-term use, causing harm to a variety of creatures. The res…
30 May 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220206020236