Issue · 2023
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 55, Iss. 5, pp. 2001-2500
60 articles · pp. 2001-2500 · All issues →
Research ArticleNew-HPLC-Method-for-Determination-of-Cefquinome
Ijaz Ahmad, Haihong Hao, Pascal Sanders, Zafar Iqbal, Saeed Ahmed, Farhan Anwar Khan et al.
The cefquinome samples from plasma were extracted and separated by HPLC on a reversed phase C-18 column with mobile phase of acetonitrile and formic acid (0.1%) solution- (90:10, v/v). The calibration curves were linear ranged from 0.01-5µg/mL. The limit…
31 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200312100316
Research ArticleAntibacterial and Larvicidal Activity of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Actinomycetes from Soil Samples
Iram Liaqat, Noor Muhammad, Muhammad Mubin, Najma Arshad, Tehreema Iftikhar, Sumera Sajjad et al.
This study aimed to explore the antibacterial and larvicidal potential of actinobacterial strains isolated from soil samples of Pakistan. Out of fourteen purified actinobacteria, antibiotic susceptibility profile confirmed five isolates showing resistance agai…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200526130518
Research ArticleAlantolactone Suppresses YAP Signaling and Stemness Properties in Glioblastoma Cells
Bing Yan, Meng Meng Zhang, Xi Chen, Yongming Li, Muhammad Khan, Tonghui Ma
Glioblastoma (GBM) remains one of the most common and lethal primary brain tumors due to its high malignancy and heterogeneity. Despite recent advances in medical technology and concerted effort to improve therapeutic methods, the prognosis of GBM still remain…
27 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230412050411
Research ArticleEvaluation of Protective Effect of Naringenin on Cadmium-Induced Kidney Injury in Rats
Chen Zhao, Lulu Ding, Ying Ye, Congying Kou, Haoran Xiao, Jing Zhu et al.
Cadmium (Cd) is a silver-white, toxic and rare metal that exists in nature and can adversely affect the health of living organisms. Naringenin (Nar) is a natural flavonoid that protects many tissues of the body from the toxic effects of heavy metals. Studies h…
1 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220628160628
Research ArticleSeasonal Dynamics of Feeding Habits of a Cyprinid Fish, Saurogobio dabryi in the Downstream of the Jialing River, China
J. Ma, F.B. Zhang, J. Li, Z.Y. Lv, C. Zhang, L. Mao et al.
This research studied the food composition and feeding rhythm of Saurogobio dabryi in the lower reaches of the Jialing River, aimed to explore the seasonal difference of its feeding habits. Gut contents of 268 S. dabryi in the downstream (Hechuan section) of t…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220119100124
Research ArticleBiological Parameters of Aphidius smithi Sharma and Subba Rao (Hymenoptera: Aphidiinae), A Parasite of the Pea Aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum (Homoptera: Aphididae) Under Laboratory Conditions
Tasleem Akhtar, Muhammad Farooq Nasir, Imran Bodlah, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah
Aphidius smithi (Aphidiinae: Hymenoptera) is an important endoparasitoid of pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) which has been utilized to determine the effectiveness of this agent in reducing pest damage. Biology of the A. smithi reared on A. pisum in the laborat…
5 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220328060358
Research ArticleAvian Diversity around Indus River with Collision Prone Species Abundance at Proposed 765 KV Transmission Line
Misbah Ammanat, Abdul Qadir, Zulfiqar Ali, Rida Ahmad, Usman Ahmad, Irfan Zainab et al.
A double circuit 765 kV Dasu Transmission Line (TL) of 250 kilometers length has been planned as Pakistan’s first extra high voltage TL in the highlands. Collision risks for birds may be greatest around the Indus River and its tributaries. The study area…
4 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220507120544
Short CommunicationClinical Effect of GnRH-a and Gestrinone after Severe Endometriosis Operation: Randomized Clinical Trial
Jialing Zhang, Yan Ma, Lili Lian, Min Wei
The objective of this study was to investigate the application effect of GnRH-a and gestrinone and nursing after severe endometriosis operation, looking at the long-term efficacy in preventing endometriosis recurrence and fertility outcomes. This study include…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220325180333
Research ArticleFecal Glucocorticoids and Thyroid Hormone Levels of Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) Inhabiting Limestone Forests of Southwest Guangxi, China
Feng-Yan Liu, Ting Chen, Yu-Hui Li, Zheng Liu, Jing-Jin Zheng, You-Bang Li et al.
Environmental and physiological variables (i.e., age and sex) affect the hormone levels in primates. In this study, with non-invasive methods, we measured physiological hormones including glucocorticoids (GCs), cortisol, and thyroid hormones (THs, T3 and T4) o…
1 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220423070436
Research ArticleGut Fungal Communities of Anser erythropus Wintering at Shengjin Lake and Caizi Lake in China
Gang Liu, Na Xu, Zhizhong Gong, Jiahui Feng
Diet is among the most relevant factors affecting gut microbial communities and affects the host gut microbiota composition and function. We investigated the gut fungal communities of Anser erythropus wintering at either Shengjin Lake or Caizi Lake, China, usi…
29 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220407050453- Research Article
Frequency of Non-Motor Clinical Features of Parkinson Disease and the Associated Factors in Pakistan
Jaiperkash Moolchandani, Geeta Moolchandani, Syed Mohsin Turab, Nasima Iqbal, Ambreen Rehman, Shaima Sultana Memon
Parkinson’s disease is an idiopathic disorder of the extrapyramidal system, resulting in impairment of movement with tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, depression, shuffling gait and stooped posture. Among non-motor clinical symptoms, depression, anxiety, a…
27 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220406050423 
Research ArticleAssessment of the Biogenic Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles Prepared from Citrus paradise Peel Extract against Bisphenol A-Induced Liver Injury in Male Rats
A.M. Abdul Azeem, A.N. El shahat, Mohamed H.M. Abd el Megid
Citrus peel constitutes an important series of flavonoids such as naringin and its aglycone naringenin that play significant roles against various physiological threats. Synthesis of nano-selenium particles (SeNPs) using a natural source as a reducing agents m…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210901220942
Research ArticleProspective Biochemical Analysis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Response to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Hafiz Muhammad Arsalan, Amina Arif, Muhammad Khalil Ahmad Khan
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a chronic proliferating cancer of bone marrow presently treated with BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). Within interacellular system, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in response to antioxidant (AOX) d…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220330080300
Research ArticleShenhong Buxue Granules Improve the Vascular Endothelial Injury and Hematopoietic Function in Rats with Aplastic Anemia
Xiaowei Huang, Yajie Wang, Jia Zhou, Junxiu Liu, Zhe Lin, Ruili Li
Shenhong Buxue granule (SBG) is a traditional Chinese medicine compound recipe for treating blood deficiency syndrome. To investigate its effects on the hematopoietic function, aplastic anemia (AA) rat model was established by injection of cyclophosphamide (CT…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210416020437
Research ArticleImmunomodulatory Effects of Calotropis procera on Human T-lymphocytes In Vitro
Sajida Batool, Iqra Ashraf, Shafaat Yar Khan, Sitara Shameem, Breha Kazmi
Calotropis procera has been used in the traditional medicinal system for treating various diseases because of its phytochemical composition. In the present study, the methanolic leaf extract of C. procera was investigated for its immunomodulatory potential in…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220121140156
Short CommunicationScreening for Pathogenic Genetic Variants of APOA1 and ABCG1 Genes Associated with Dyslipidemia in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Asifa Majeed, Amir Rashid, Palvasha Waheed, Asma Faryal, Aden Razaq, Ayesha Maryam
Diabetes mellitus is getting an epidemic worldwide and Pakistan stands at position 3rd with the 17% prevalence of diabetic adults. Diabetes develops several clinical complications and dyslipidemia is one among these complications. Dyslipidemia is marked as der…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220317040351
ReviewAnalysis of the Development of Snakehead (Channa argus) Industry in Shandong, China and Comparison with the Substitution of Forage Fish with Compound Feed
Caiyun Li, Tao Xu, Luyang Zhang, Xuesong Yan, Yu Xin, Li Li et al.
Snakehead (Channa argus), with high nutritional and medicinal value, is a traditional high quality edible fish. As one of the special and commercial cultured fish in Shandong province, China, snakeheads play critical role in promoting the economic development…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220930080918
Research ArticleEffects of Dietary Supplement of Schizochytrium Meal on Growth, Fatty Acid Profile and Activities of Digestive Enzymes in Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) Larvae
Yuyu Wang, Mingzhu Li, Gang Lin, Xiaohua Guo, Aihua Sun, Hao Dong et al.
A feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of supplementation of Schizochytrium meal on growth, digestive enzymes activities and fatty acid composition of turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) larvae. Four isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets were form…
13 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220401080451
Research ArticleDispersal of Cayratia japonica Seeds by Birds in an Urban Green Space in China
Yang Pan, Yang Huang, Guo-hai Wang, Qi-hai Zhou
Frugivorous birds play important roles in seed dispersal. In this study, we assessed the contributions of bird functional traits (behavioral traits: foraging quantity, number of birds per visit, and foraging duration; morphological traits: weight and body, win…
13 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220401080451
Research ArticleImproving Fertility in Friesian Cows by Synchronization of Fixed Time Insemination
Mohamed A. Abu El-Hamd, Abdelslam M. Metwally, Zahya R. Ghallab, Wael A. El-Hamady, Mohamed A. El-karamany
This study aimed to examine several hormonal treatments approaches for improving fertility in Friesian cows with high and low fertility. This study used a total of 40 Friesian cows, 20 of which were unable to conceive after a single service (high fertility), a…
1 Sept 2023DOI Improving-Fertility-Friesian-Cows-by-Synchronization
Research ArticleThe Fundamental Role of GDF9 In Mammalian Ovarian Function: A Computational Biology Analysis
Sri Rahayu, Muhaimin Rifa’i, Widodo
Endocrine hormones and other significant paracrine variables regulate ovarian follicle growth from the preantral to the antral stages. Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9), which is secreted by oocytes, is a paracrine factor that plays a vital role in follic…
31 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220307160329
Research ArticleEffect of Chitosan Powder and Nanoparticles as Natural Preservatives for Beef Minced Meat
Eman M. Abdelhady, Nader Y. Mostafa, Mohammed A. El-Magd, Ghada A. Kirrella
The need for natural products to be used as healthy food preservative alternatives for synthetic preservatives is increasing rapidly. This study aimed to compare the effect of chitosan powder (CP) and nanoparticles (CNPs) on the microbiological quality and she…
31 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220315170358
Research ArticleResponse of Male Dusky Warblers (Phylloscopus fuscatus) to Invaders with Different Song Length
Laikun Ma, Jiaojiao Wang, Shanshan Lyu, Jianhua Hou
Aggressive signals in songbirds have received extensive attention. Several song features, such as the syllable rate, song matching, song type switching, and song overlap, are used in aggressive signalling in songbirds. However, in the territorial dusky warbler…
15 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220405090449
Research ArticleEffects of Grp78-Knockout on the Functionalities of Goat Trophoblast Cells
Lili Zhao, Fan Zhao, Yaping Jin
As the main components of the outermost membrane during embryonic development, trophoblast cells play an important role in embryo implantation and placenta formation. However, the molecular mechanism of trophoblast cell proliferation, invasion and hormone secr…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200601110606
Research ArticleRanking of Internet of Things (IOT) Applications in Dairy Cattle Industry Productivity: A Multi Criteria Decision Making Approach and Thematic Analysis
Sumei Zeng, Yong Zhang
Experiences in different countries show that applying technical and advanced knowledge in the production sectors is the basis of growth and development in the agricultural sector. The advent of Internet of Things (IOT) as an emerging digital technology has led…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220521050533
Research ArticleEffects of Dietary Replacement of Fish Meal by Raw and Fermented Soybean Residues on Growth Performance, Biological Parameters and Nutrient Digestibility in Red Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis sp.)
Hung Phuc Nguyen, Doan Van Thuoc, Nguyen Thi Trung Thu, Huong Tran Thi Mai, Nguyen Tran Khanh Hoa, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhi et al.
This study was conducted to examine the effects of dietary replacement of fish meal (FM) by raw soybean residue (SR) and fermented soybean residue (FSR) on growth performance, biological parameters and nutrient apparent digestibility coefficients (ADCs) of red…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211015111004
Research ArticleSequencing and Characterization of the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Tufted Deer, Elaphodus cephalophus (Artiodactyla: Cervidae) and its Phylogenetic Position within the Family Cervidae
Lichun Jiang, Lan Zhu, Meiqi Li, Xinyue Bao, Zhenkun Zhao, Haifen Qin et al.
The tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus) is a unique species in the genus Elaphodus. Currently, very little is known about its nuclear and mitochondrial genomes and their phylogenetic position within the family Cervidae. In this study, we have determined the co…
26 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210912140931
Research ArticleThe Protective Effect of Ellagic Acid on Cyclophosphamide Induced Renal Damage in Rats
Muhammad Nasir Bhaya, Hikmet Keles
Cyclophosphamide (CP) is used alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents to treat different malignant tumors. Nephrotoxicity is one of the major side effects of it. Ellagic acid (EA) is a polyphenol, known for its antioxidant properties. In this stu…
26 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220203110224
Research ArticleCardioprotective Effect of Spinosin against Doxorubicin Induced Inflammatory and Hypertrophy via Nrf2 Signaling
Mohammad Bani Ismail
Pathological cardiac remodeling can lead to heart failure and cardiac hypertrophy. Zizyphus jujuba var spinosa seeds contain SPN, a C-glycoside flavonoid used in traditional medicine. A growing body of evidence indicates they have pharmacological potential aga…
31 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211216051231
Research ArticleAvian Diversity, Abundance and Habitat Suitability Index for Threatened Species in Selected Areas of Northern Pakistan
Rida Ahmad, Zulfiqar Ali, Farkhanda Manzoor, Usman Ahmad, Safdar Sidra, Irfan Zainab et al.
Land use type changes the carrying capacity of habitats to support species diversity and maintain viable population. Avian studies provide substantial information about these changes as birds are predictor of ecological disturbances. The current research explo…
26 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220224070218
Research ArticleDietary Sodium Butyrate Supplementation Alleviates High-Fat Diet-Induced Liver Injury by Activating Nrf2 in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Weijun Chen, Shiyang Gao, Ping Sun, Xiaohui Sun, Yongbin Wei, Jingyang Chen et al.
To evaluate the effects of sodium butyrate (NaBT) supplementation in high-fat diets on the growth performance and liver health of common carp (Cyprinus carpio), we formulated three isonitrogenous diets: the control diet (5.8% crude lipid, Control diet), the hi…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220331180315
Research ArticleVariations of Fecal Cortisol and IgA Levels with Reproductive Status in Wild Taihangshan Macaque (Macaca mulatta tcheliensis)
Yongman Guo, Jundong Tian, Dong Yang, Jiqi Lu
Fecal cortisol has been suggested an indicator of preceding physiological stress, while the secretory IgA acts as the first defense against pathogens, viruses and bacteria in animals. Fresh fecal samples of adult Taihangshan macaques (Macaca mulatta tcheliensi…
29 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211111061143
Research ArticleEffect of Birth Type on Production, Characteristics and S omatic Cell Count in Milk of Bafra and Karayaka Ewes
Mehmet Akif Cam, Koray Kirikci
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the birth type on milk yield (MY), milk characteristics and milk somatic cell count (SCC) in two Turkish sheep breeds. In this study, 3.0-3.5 years old Karayaka (n=35) and Bafra ewes (n=45) were used. Anima…
31 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190712130723
Research ArticleBreeding Biology of White Cheeked Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys) in Margalla Hills National Park, Pakistan
Bushra Allah Rakha, Farah Qayyum, Muhammad Sajjad Ansari, Ali Akhter, Komal Shakeel, Javeria Batool et al.
Present study was designed to investigate breeding biology of white-cheeked bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys) in Margalla Hills National Park Pakistan (MHNP). Eighty nests were located in the study area out of which 43 were used by birds for breeding. Highe…
27 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220210060225
Research ArticleCharacterization of the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Sea Duck Mergus serrator and Comparison with other Anseriformes Species
Peng Chen, Jiaqi Li, Hongbo Li, Qin Lu, Wei Liu, Jianliang Zhang
As a key group in the Anatidae, the Mergini tribe (sea ducks) is strongly structured, with clear genetic assignments and phylogenetic relationships. The tribes also differ in terms of breeding strategy, longevity, and bionomic strategy. The mitochondrial genom…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220314030351
Research ArticleYAP/TAZ Pathway Promoted the Trastuzumab Resistance in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Wei Wang, Meifeng Zhou, Yuebo Liang, Fan Zhang, Zhong Wu, Shaowei Mo et al.
The developed resistance of trastuzumab remained a problem for clinical therapy of HER2-positive breast cancer. However, effects of YAP/TAZ pathway on resistance of trastuzumab have not been explored. Tumor tissues were collected from 40 breast cancer patients…
4 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220630020601
Research ArticlePeriodic Effects of Salinity on Compensatory Expression of Phenotypic Traits in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Yousef Ahmed Alkhamis, Basanti Mondal, Roshmon Thomas Mathew, Ganesan Nagarajan, Sheikh Mustafizur Rahman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman et al.
Salinity fluctuation is a great threat for fish as most species either do not grow well or eventually die in coastal regions where salinity changes happen regularly because of different natural calamities. This study was conducted to explore the effects of per…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220116050126- Short Communication
Frequency of Hepatitis D Viral Infection in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients in Pakistan
Samia Afzal, Jahanzaib Ahmad, Iram Amin, Liaqat Ali, Muhammad Shahid, Mohsin Ahmad Khan et al.
Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) is a satellite virus of hepatitis B virus (HBV) as HDV relies on hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) for viral development and release from hepatocytes. It causes the most severe viral hepatitis and suppresses the serological and mo…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210930100952 
Short CommunicationEvaluation of Microbial Contamination of Chicken and Fish in Food Industries and Associated Health Effects in Saudi Arabia
Fahad A. Al-Abbasi, Abdullah Samer Habib, Vikas Kumar, Firoz Anwar
The present study aimed determining the microbial contamination in imported fish and chicken in Saudi Arabia and impact on food industry production workers. Sufficient samples (approx. 422) from imported fish and chicken were randomly collected and analyzed fo…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210714140705
Research ArticleEstimation of Peak Spawning Season, Length at Maturity (Lm) and Sex Ratio of Silver Pomfret (Pampus argenteus) in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Md. Abdullah Al-Mamun, Al-Mamun, Sanjay Kumar Mohanta, Md. Farhan Tazim, Mohammed Rashed Parvej, Md. Sharif Uddin et al.
The information on size at maturity (Lm), peak spawning season, and sex ratio is crucial for sustainable management for fisheries production. Our study in mers of 655 Silver Pomfret, Pampus argenteus, 366 females and 289 males, collected monthly between Februa…
5 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210630100624
Short CommunicationDNA Bar-Coding Based Identification of Neverita didyma (Roding 1798) and its Phylogeny
Amna Sulaman, Qurat-ul-Ain Ijaz, Muhammad Shafi, Faiz Muhammad
The Phylum Mollusca’s class Gastropoda contains a diverse range of organisms that live in several environments. Neverita didyma is a commercially important snail that is also known as the moon shell or bladder moon snail. Its molecular identification as N. did…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220517060527
Research ArticleThe Relationship between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Thyroid Functions in Patients with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis from Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Alsrhani, Aisha Farhana, Shahid Hussain, Muhammad Ikram Ullah
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is a chronic devastating autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland, which develops due to environmental and genetic predispositions. Various studies have explored the role of 25(OH)-D deficiency in HT. Although vitamin D suppl…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220415180457
Research ArticleETV5 is a Putative Differentially Expressed Transcription Factor of Interleukin 1β Under Neuroinflammatory Conditions in Murine Cerebellum
Abeedha Tu-Allah Khan, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Neuroinflammation is the underlying cause of a number of neurodegenerative disorders. While the current understanding of its molecular mechanisms is continually increasing, the identification and consequently the roles of transcription factors (TFs) in the res…
27 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220612100622
Research ArticleMillipede Species Enrich the Fertility of Soil in Alagar Hills Reserve Forest
Ramanathan Baluchamy, Gnanamani Radhakrishnan
Soil biota can interact with litter decomposition and significantly change nutrients of soil through egestion of faecal pellets. In the present study, examined the interactions between soil fertility and millipedes occurrence in Alagar hills Reserve forest. Mi…
27 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211224061229
Research ArticleProduction Efficiency, Nutrient Utilization and Intestinal Histology of Broilers Fed on Energy Diluted Diet Supplemented with Lipase and Bile Acids
Muhammad Shoaib, Muhammad Mahboob Ali Hamid, Shafaq Amir, Shaukat Ali Bhatti, Hafiz Hassan Iqbal, Najam-us-Sahar et al.
This study was carried out to determine the efficacy of lipase and emulsifier + lipase in broilers reared on energy diluted diet. Five hundred and twenty birds were divided into 8 treatments groups with 5 replicates of 13 birds in each. Total 8 diets viz., PC…
28 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210714110736
Research ArticleEffects of Maternal Stress on the Behavioral and HPA Responses of Offspring Exposed to the Predator or Non-Predator Odor in Brandt’s Voles
Chen Gu, Ze-Dong Xu, Lin Chen, Ming-Hui Gu, Sheng-Mei Yang, Ai-Qing Wang et al.
Maternal stress influences offspring survival strategies under predation risk. This study investigated foraging behavior and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) responses of Brandt’s vole (Lasiopodomys brandtii) offspring after their mothers had bee…
29 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220424130430
Research ArticleProliferation Capacity and Expression of Cell Cycle Genes in Normal and Gestational Diabetes Affected WJMSCs
Nabila Rasheed, Shumaila Usman, Madeeha Sadiq, Bushra Wasim, Kanwal Haneef, Hafsa Shafqat et al.
Wharton’s jelly derived mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs) are a well-known source for the regenerative approach. Current investigation shows that the metabolic disorders like gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are not only responsible for several disease…
1 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211025081055
Research ArticleSeroprevalence of Contagious Ecthyma and Its Associated Risk Factors in Sheep and Goats of Punjab, Pakistan
Irtaza Hussain, Muti ur Rehman Khan, Asim Aslam, Masood Rabbani, Ahsan Anjum
The objective of the current study was to determine the prevalence of contagious ecthyma along with the association of various risk factors in goats and sheep through qualitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This technique is sensitive and cost-e…
31 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220331030325
Research ArticleSeroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Kiran Afshan, Sobia Baseer, Shanza Kiran, Ghulam Narjis, Sabika Firasat
Toxoplasma gondii is a globally found intracellular parasite that infected a large proportion of the world population, it remained asymptomatic in immunocompetent patients but the acquisition of the infection during pregnancy can lead to abortions and other co…
29 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220214060241
Research ArticlePopulation of Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) in Kaghan and Siran Valleys, District Mansehra, Pakistan
Zaib Ullah, Sajid Mahmood, Zafar Iqbal, Fakhar-i-Abbas, Naveed Akhtar, Abdul Majid Khan
Population estimation survey of Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus G. (Baron) Cuvier, 1823) was conducted in Kaghan and Siran Valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The different surveys (questionnaire, sighting, and sign survey) were condu…
25 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211205151252
Research ArticleHunting and Illegal Trade of White-Breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus: Evidence from District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Asif Sadam, Rahmat Ullah Khan, Karim Gabol, Muhammad Awais, Mohammad Ismail, Sajid Mahmood et al.
Many of the waterbird species are generally thought to be threatened mainly or at least partly by over hunting. This paper provides novel information on the causal factors that lead to hunting and illegal trade of waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus in a remote vi…
17 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210822070833
Research ArticleApplication of Bioactive Nano-Glass Fiber in Combination with Fresh Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Re-Epithelialization of the Thermal Wound in Rats
Reza Esmaealzade Dizaji, Arasb Dabbagh Moghaddam, Arash Ghalyanchi Langeroudi, Mohamad Foad Heydari, Seyyed Javad Hosseini Shokouh, Ana Shirzad Shahrivar
In this study, topical application of bioactive nano-glass fibers (BNF) loaded with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was used to examine the effects on a second-degree heat wound and the healing process’ sub-streaming molecular route for re-epithelialization.…
27 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211201151245- Research Article
Assessment of the Biogenic Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles Prepared from Citrus paradise Peel Extract against Bisphenol A-Induced Liver Injury in Male Rats
A.M. Abdul Azeem, A.N. El shahat, Mohamed H.M. Abd el Megid
Citrus peel constitutes an important series of flavonoids such as naringin and its aglycone naringenin that play significant roles against various physiological threats. Synthesis of nano-selenium particles (SeNPs) using a natural source as a reducing agents m…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210901220942 - Research Article
Effect of Fermented Feed on Nutrient Apparent Digestibility of Piglets
Xiang Li, Zhijun Zhao, Lei Zhang, Jinhuan He, Fengling Li, Jing Li et al.
In order to analyze the effect of fermented feed on the production performance, slaughter performance, digestion and metabolism of nutrients and economic benefits of piglets, this paper analyzes the effect of fermented feed (taking grape pomace residue as exam…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220419080410 
Research ArticleImmunosuppressive, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antioxidant Effects of Simvastatin on Pristane Induced Arthritis
Azza M. El-Kattawy, Tarek Abou Zed, Randa Megahed, Mohammed El-Magd
The current therapeutic approaches to the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis depend mainly on synthetic anti-arthritis compounds that usually cause many adverse effects. The anti-arthritic effect of the hypocholesterolemic drug simvastatin (Sim) has been…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220214010205
Research ArticleWhy Do Herdsmen Not Support Deratization? A Survey on the Awareness of Rodent Control in the Tibetan Areas of Sichuan Province, China
Ming Wang, Nan Yang, Xiaolin Zhang, Wei Liu
Rodents are a critical part of the grassland ecosystem, but at a high population density, they trigger grassland desertification, unsustainable development of animal husbandry, increase in the incidence of rodent-borne diseases and the potential for zoonoses.…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220311090338
Research ArticleBiological Linkage of Ancient and Modern Populations of Northwestern Pakistan through their Mitochondrial Profiles
Nasir Ali, Muhammad Ilyas, Nazia Akbar, Gohar Rahman, Shakirullah Khan, Mujaddad Ur Rehman et al.
Molecular anthropology is a new feature of archeology that can provide additional useful information to illustrate our past. Ancient DNA basically had small pieces of DNA that has been around for a long time. This DNA can be used as a sample to study different…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220518080545
Research ArticleConstruction and Characterization of purD Gene Deleted Brucella abortus
Muhammad Ilyas Riaz, Masood Rabbani, Sohail Raza, Ali Raza Awan, Aleena Kokab, Iqra Nazir
Bovine brucellosis is an important zoonotic and contagious disease targeting humans, domestic and wild animals all over the globe resulting in significant economic losses therefore, disease mitigation and control measures are of pronounced significance. The tw…
17 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220406050441
Research ArticleRaw Chicory Roots Powder has Impact on Various Biomarkers of Colorectal Cancer in Male Wistar Rats
Tahir Rasool Qamar, Sanaullah Iqbal, Muhammad Nasir, Habib-ur- Rehman
Prebiotics modulate metabolism and ensure a healthy gastrointestinal tract that may prevent colorectal cancer (CRC) development. The present study was designed to explore the effects of chicory roots derived fructans, in raw form, against CRC in rats. After ac…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220106110144
Research ArticleEstablishment of LAMP Assay for Detection of Bacillus cereus
Xu Yun-Ming, Sun Zhi-Yuan, Yang Jian-Bo, Bian Rong-Rong, Ren Hong-Lin, Zhong Si-Yuan et al.
Bacillus cereus is a common foodborne and opportunistic pathogen. It is widely distributed in soil, water and animal intestines. Its special spore structure easily causes foodborne infection to humans or animals. In order to monitor and prevent the spread of B…
1 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220123050105