Issue · 2023
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 55, Iss. 6, pp. 2501-3000
57 articles · pp. 2501-3000 · All issues →
Research ArticleGenetic Analysis and Gene Mapping of Whitebacked Planthopper Resistance Genes from Rice Varieties
Baoxuan Nong, Biqiu Wu, Anlong Xu, Wenai He, Yongfu Qiu
The whitebacked planthopper (WBPH), also named Sogatella furcifera (Horváth), has become a significant threat to rice production. Identification of WBPH-resistant germplasm and genes can promote the development of resistance varieties and effectively li…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210628140603
Short CommunicationFirst Photographic Evidence of Yellow-Throated Marten (Martes flavigula) from Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Romaan Hayat Khattak, Liwei Teng, Naimat Ullah Khan, Aamir Ali, Abdul Hadi, Zhensheng Liu
Meso-predators are often greatly interlinked within their food webs. They are often omnivorous, consuming a broader array of prey items than do larger predators. Meso-carnivores can play the role of apex predator by inhibiting competitors and controlling prey…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220727080713
Research ArticleEffect of Dietary Betaine on Oxidative Stress and Immune Response in Postpartum Lactating Murrah Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) during Hot-Humid Season
Jyotsana Shakkarpude, Aditya Mishra, Deepika D. Caesar, R.K. Sharma, Anand Kumar Jain, Sanju Mandal et al.
Excessive heat and humidity causes reduction in appetite of postpartum buffaloes which directly leads negative energy balance (NEBAL) and increases oxidative stress in animals. Betaine is a growth promoting nutritional additive used in livestock. Betaine conta…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211208161255- Research Article
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Astragaloside IV on Growth performance, Inflammatory, and Antioxidant Status of Holstein Male Calves
Yafang Wang, Fugui Jiang, Haijian Cheng, Yifan Liu, Chen Wei, Ce Liu et al.
Holstein male calves were selected to study the effects of supplementing diets with Astragaloside IV (ASIV) on growth performance, inflammatory, and antioxidant functions. The calves were assigned to four treatment groups with six calves each in a completely r…
9 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200202100242 
Research ArticleDevelopmental Ability and Concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide in Bali Cattle Embryos Cultured In Vitro
Erni Damayanti, Herry Sonjaya, Sudirman Baco, Hasbi Hasbi
One of the efforts to support the productivity of Bali cattle is to utilize ovaries from the slaughterhouse by using assisted technology, namely in vitro embryo production. This study aims to determine the developmental ability and to measure the concentration…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220615050621
Research ArticleThe Activity Patterns of Sympatric Red-Bellied Squirrels (Callosciurus erythraeus) and Northern Tree Shrews (Tupaia belangeri) using Camera-Traps in Karst Habitat, Guangxi, China
Guo-Hai Wang, Ji-Feng Long, Li-Juan Wei, Zhi Qin, Wei Yao, Chuang-Bin-Tang et al.
Understanding wildlife activity and the temporal niches of animals is fundamental in revealing the mechanism of niche differentiation among sympatric species and the coexistence of such species communities. However, there is no clarity on whether the activity…
21 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220221120224
Research ArticleThe Significance of Erythroblast Transformation Specific (Ets) Transcription Factors in Breast Cancer Progression: A Meta-Analysis
Sidra Mumtaz, Sidra Arshad, Rizwan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Usman Rashid, Naila Malkani
Numerous studies have identified members of the erythroblast transformation specific (Ets) transcription factors family showing aberrant expression in various stages of tumor formation in breast tissue. However, their use as a prognostic factor is not very cle…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220119060146
Short CommunicationThe Complete Mitogenome of the Lophius litulon (Lophioidei: Lophiidae) and Phylogenetic Implications
Lu Liu, Xiang Zhao, Yue Qin, Tianxiang Gao, Tianyan Yang
In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Lophius litulon was sequenced and assembled by next-generation sequencing techniques. The complete mitochondrial genome of Lophius litulon contained 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) ge…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220802040801- Short Communication
Basic Morphometric Characteristics of Mouflon Trophies (Ovis orientalis Gmelin, 1774)
Urosevic Milivoje, Matejevic Milosava, Mandic Radomir, Dameski Pance
Study was conducted on a sample consisting of 38 mouflon horns from hunting grounds in Serbia. The parameters that were analyzed (length of the left horn, length of the right horn, circumference of the horns, spread of the horns, color of the horns, ring and c…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220711150759 
Research ArticleMorphological Characteristics of Angut Pigeons (Columba livia domestica)
Romedi Çelik
This study was conducted to determine the phenotypic characteristics of the angut pigeon breed, which is native to Åžanlıurfa, where pigeon breeding has been done traditionally for a long time and is also one of the domestication centers. In this study, we ad…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220708190754
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity of the Spotted Seal (Phoca largha) in Liaodong Gulf Following Long Term Conservation Activities
Weidong Liu, Jiashen Tian, Zhen Wang, Zhongren Kong, Jiabo Han, Zhichuang Lu
The spotted seal (Phcoa largha) is the only pinniped species reproducing in the wild in China. Wild populations of this species have declined sharply in China due to anthropogenic impacts. Forty-six individuals died accidentally in Liaodong Gulf between 2018 t…
22 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211229111236
Research ArticleFish Biodiversity, Endemism, Threats and Conservation in the Qiantang River, China
Wen Xiong, Shengao Chen, Dong Xie, Qiang Wang, Yanxia Li, Lei Pan et al.
Freshwater fish diversity is imperiled by multiple stressors with global change, including invasive species and habitat loss. There is an urgent need to establish synthesized baseline information pertaining to current ecological communities to quantify future…
22 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220401010414- Research Article
AFLP based Breed Marker Present a Decree for Pakistani Sahiwal Cattle Breed Identification
Muhammad Haseeb Malik, Muhammad Moaeen-ud-Din, Ghazal Kaukab Raja, Feroza Hamid Wattoo
Molecular identification of animals is becoming increasingly important to preserve and maintain pure breeds worldwide. The issue is aggravated with rise in import of foreign animals and germplasm in Pakistan. It is becoming difficult to find pure males of Sahi…
13 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200421180450 
Research ArticleScreening of Candidate Genes and Tissue Expression Analysis of Lambing Traits for the Guizhou Black Goat
Di Zhou, Qingmeng Long, Rong Yang, Xiaoshan Tan, Jun Li, Mingyan Tang et al.
We used RNAseq analysis to identify key genes affecting reproductive traits for the Guizhou black goat. We utilized mRNA collected from uterine, ovarian and fallopian tube tissues of goats with the same pedigree and analyzed the results using bioinformatics an…
13 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211218031227
Research ArticleCissus quadrangularis (Hexane Fraction) Inhibits RANK-L Induced Osteoclast Differentiation of Murine Macrophage RAW264.7 Cell Line
Rabail Hassan Toor, Raazia Tasadduq, Jane B. Lian, Janet L. Stein, Gary S. Stein, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Amid the numerous health concerns faced by the world, osteoporosis a silent epidemic is a major health concern, since it affects millions of people all around the world. Recognizing the limited treatment options for osteoporotic patients, along with their long…
9 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220312001022
Research ArticleUltrastructure of the Tongue of the German Mast Goose (Anser anser) by Scanning Electron Microscopy Before and After Plastination
Saime Betül Baygeldi, Barıs Can Güzel, Ramazan Ilgün, Zait Ender Özkan
The aim of this study was to compare the micro anatomy of the tongue in German mast geese with other bird species by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. In addition, by applying the silicone plastination technique to the tongue, it is aimed to compare…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220602220636
Research ArticleEffect of Cage and Floor Rearing System on the Reproductive Performance and Immunocystochemistry of Pituitary Cells of Broiler Breeders
Waqas Alam, Sar Zamin Khan, Rifat Ullah Khan
A total of 200 broiler breeders (22 weeks old) having uniform body weight were selected and randomly distributed into cage (60.96 × 60.96 × 53.34 cm) and floor housing systems having 90 females and 10 males. Each group was subdivided into three rep…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220701050728- Research Article
Comparative Study of the Nutritional Composition of Wild and Farmed White-Spotted Conger, Conger myriaster
Yongming Zhang, Yuyu Wang, Jing Jia, Sihe Zhang, Xiaohua Guo, Aihua Sun et al.
The proximate composition, amino acid, fatty acid and mineral elements of wild and farmed Conger myriaster muscle were compared. Results indicated that the lipid content of farmed fish was significantly higher, while moisture content was significantly lower th…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220223090232 - Research Article
Effects of Chick Quality and Pre-Starter Feed on Fattening Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broilers
Murat Durmus, Hasan Rüstü Kutlu
The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of chicks quality and pre-starter feeding during the first five days of the feeding period on performance and carcass characteristics. After hatching, experimental chicks were divided into sex by emplo…
26 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210618190643 - Research Article
Effects of Organic Acid and Feed Restriction Intensity on the Performance and Immune Response of Broilers
Mahmood Davoodi-Omam, Hossein Mansoori Yarahmadi, Jafar Fakhraei, Mehdi Changizi
This study was performed to evaluate the effects of organic acid and feed restriction intensity on the performance and immune response of broilers. For this purpose, 540 one-day-old male broilers of Ross 308 strain were grown in a 3×3 factorial experimen…
25 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211006131013 
Research ArticleInteractions between Urban Stream Structure and Waterbird Community Composition
Kyu-Jung Kim, Shin-Jae Rhim
This study sought to clarify the relationship between stream structure and waterbird community composition in the Jungnangcheon stream, Seoul metropolitan district, South Korea from February 2018 to November 2020. Stream structure was assessed along the stream…
25 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220608080644
Research ArticleA Thermally Stable Acidic Chitinase from Paenibacillus sp. Y412MC10: Molecular Characterization and its Structural Modeling
Burarah Arooj, Zeeshan Mutahir, Moazzam Ali, Mohsina Akhter, Malik Siddique Mahmood, Arslan Hamid et al.
Chitinase is an enzyme that breaks down chitin polymer’s β-1, 4-glycosidic bonds. Chitinases having high thermostability makes them suitable to use in different industrial sectors. A 1464-bp chitinase gene, from Paenibacillus sp. Y412MC10 was cloned…
26 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220325080350
Research ArticleProduction of Stable Serum Albumin Fused Streptokinase in Pichia pastoris
Saad Tahir, Nadeem Ahmed, Mohsin Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Akram, Rabia Abbas, Kausar Malik
Streptokinase (SK) is a thrombolytic and fibrinolytic protein (47kDa), naturally produced by beta-hemolytic streptococci. Purified SK is used for many blood circulatory complications, i.e., myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and pulmonary embolism. In this…
2 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220426080426
Research ArticleCurrent Status of Fish Diversity and Abundance at Panjnad Headworks Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Saima Naz, Ahmad Manan Mustafa Chatha, Rifat Ullah Khan, Saba Iqbal, Nimra Amjad, Azka Kiran et al.
Present study is conducted to collect the information about current fish diversity at famous public place at Panjnad Headworks, Punjab, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. All fish samples were collected from three different sites (Panjnad, Abasia, Abu Dhabi canal) during F…
2 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220411080448
Research ArticleBarbourofelines from the Middle-Late Miocene of the Siwaliks, Pakistan
Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Akbar Khan, Sayyed Ghyour Abbas, Muhammad Adeeb Babar, Muhammad Asim
The family Nimravidae is poorly known from the Siwalik Group that comprises freshwater deposits having an age that spans 18.0-0.6 Ma. The new material recovered from the Dhok Ban Ameer Khatoon (Chinji Formation) and Sethi Nagri (type locality of the Nagri Form…
13 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221013201049
Research ArticleFrequency and Genotype Distribution of Hepatitis C Virus in Pakistan
Rimsha Ijaz, Rida Zahra, Naseer Ali Shah, Haroon Ahmed, Nazish Bostan, Sadia Sattar
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality which imparts serious threats to people around the world. The principal causes of hepatitis C disease transmission in Pakistan, a developing country with a high incidence rate, are un…
13 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211006071021
Research ArticleSusceptibility Evaluation of Different Legume Seed Genotypes against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) under Laboratory Conditions
Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Nasir, Muhammad Waqar Hassan, Ghulam Sarwar, Moazzam Jamil
A study was conducted to assess the susceptibility of three different legumes types namely cow pea (host variety), mung bean (BRM-028, BRM-102 and BRM-106) and chickpea (BWP-white, Sadiq-2021 and Bittle-21) against the seed weevil Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)…
16 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220629190659
Research ArticlePreliminary Exploration of Transcriptome Comparative Analysis of Muscle Tissues from Asymptomatic and Diseased Epinephelus fuscoguttatus Infected with Nervous Necrosis Virus
Wei Fang, Jiawei Hong, Zhengyi Fu, Jing Hu, Gang Yu, Zhenhua Ma et al.
Through the study of differential gene expression in the muscle tissue from asymptomatic and diseased Epinephelus fuscoguttatus infected with nervous necrosis virus (NNV), this research initially explored the main genes and key pathways related to anti-NNV. Th…
14 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220123080110
Research ArticleResidual Levels of Toxic Metals and Estimation of their Dietary Intakes, and Non-Carcinogenic Risks Associated with the Consumption of Meat and Edible Offal of Camel in Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Saad Ibrahim Al-Sultan, Mariam H.E. Khedr, Ahmed S. Abdelaziz, Mostafa M. Abdelhafeez, Tamer Mohamed Gad, Sabry Mohamed El-Bahr et al.
Camel meat and edible offal are regarded as exotic meats around the world. However, such meat kinds are regarded as emerging meat sources rich in animal-derived protein in particular countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Camel meat and offal supplies human…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220916220944
Research ArticleIdentification of ADPKD-Related Key miRNAs by Constructing a miRNA-mRNA Interaction Network and Experimental Verification
Hui Fang, Kai Xue, Teng Yang
There are many physiological processes that rely on the microRNA-messenger RNA (miRNA-mRNA) network. In this study, an analysis of miRNA-mRNA networks was conducted to identify miRNAs linked to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Fifty RNA sa…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210728090730
Short CommunicationFirst Report of Leishmania infantum in a Captive Panther from Pakistan
Wafa Akram, Shahan Azeem, Shafqat Shabir, Haroon Akbar, Warda Gill, Muhammad Imran Rashid
Visceral leishmaniasis is a neglected zoonotic protozoal disease caused by Leishmania infantum and Leishmania donovani that is transmitted by sandflies (Phlebotamine flies). In November 2020, a case of leishmaniasis was diagnosed in a captive tiger through mic…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220526080518
Research ArticleEvaluation of Wound Healing and Anti-Oxidative Activity of Acacia Honey and N-Acetylcysteine in Sprague Dawley Rats
Fatima Ali, Rimsha Tahir, Tahir Rehman Samiullah
Honey has been widely used in the treatment of wound as dressing for the last thousands of years, however its effectiveness in clinical trials not yet been fully recognized. It is now known that honey acts as a biologic wound dressing with multiple bioactiviti…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210809080821
Research ArticleCompatible and Non-Compatible Interaction of Rice Germplasms against Rice Leaf Folder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Khwaja Junaid, Shah Alam Khan
The rice leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Gueee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is major leaf feeding pest of rice, Oryza sativa L. (Poaceae), and is widely distributed throughout the rice producing countries in Asian, causing considerable yield losses. Cultiva…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220920060917
Research ArticleEffect of N-Acetylcysteine Oral Administration on Cutaneous Wound Healing
Nida Sadaqat, Sheheyar Ahmed Khan, Amna Bibi, Sadaf Zahra, Muhammad faisal Salamt, Noreen Latief et al.
Thermal injury is prevalent and a burdensome critical care problem due to inadequate safety measures. A severe burn is associated with release of inflammatory mediators including reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS, RNS), which are implicated in pathophy…
26 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211018061015
Research ArticleCloning and Bioinformatics of CTSD Gene and its Expression at the Onset of Puberty in Duolang Sheep
Qingjin Li, Zhiyuan Sui, Jihu Zhang, Zhishuai Zhang, Feng Xing
Recent studies have demonstrated that CTSD gene plays a role in the regulation of reproduction in mammals. However, the role of CTSD gene in the onset of sheep puberty remains unknown, the cDNA sequence of CTSD from Duolang sheep was cloned and sequenced. The…
25 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220414120400
Research ArticleDNA Markers Based Genetic Polymorphism in Natural Populations of Channa marulius
Mamona Jabeen, Sumra Naz, Hina Amjad, Khalid Abbas, Sajid Abdullah, Muhammad Anjum Zia et al.
Characterization of freshwater fish species using molecular markers is important for their management regarding the evaluation of the potential genetic effects induced by anthropogenic interventions. The genetic variability among five natural populations of Ch…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210812100840- Research Article
Caprine Prion Gene Polymorphisms in Main Northern Cyprus Goat Breeds
Meryem BetmezoÄŸlu, Dilek Arsoy, Mahmut Çerkez Ergören
The administration of genetic breeding programs to eradicate transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in goat and sheep is crucial for animal breeding, health and welfare, together with food safety and security. Goat production and indigenous goat breeds (Cyp…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220526120502 
Research ArticlePulicaria odora Protects Domestic Male Pigeons (Columba livia domestica) Exposed to a Long Photoperiod from Cypermethrin-induced Seasonal Reproductive Impairment
Omar Berkani, Souheila Slimani, Nora Sakhraoui, Cherif Abdennour
The present study was conducted to assess whether Pulicaria odora (PO) aqueous extract could serve as a protective agent against the toxic impacts of two doses of cypermethrin (CYP) on the seasonal reproduction of domestic males pigeons (Columba livia domestic…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220511120504
Research ArticleEffect of Supplementary Crushed Rapeseed on Ewes and Lambs Performance of Salt Range Sheep
Momina Raheem, Muhammad Fiaz, Muhammad Mushtaq, Umana Niazi, Evelyn Saba, Mansoor Abdullah
Study was designed with aim to determine varying levels of supplementary crushed rapeseed (CRS) a month before and two months after lambing on ewe’s and lamb’s performance in Salt Range sheep. Pregnant sheep (n = 12) were chosen and divided into 3…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220513100515
Research ArticleCorrelation between Ultrasonographic Findings of Lower Extremity Vascular Disease and Plaque Formation and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Haiyan Nan, Ran Feng, Guiling Zhang, Jingqin Liu
This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the ultrasonographic findings of lower extremity vascular disease and plaque formation and the formation of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this study recorded pa…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201114151119
Research ArticleDetection of Two Missense Substitutions in Gene EPM2B in Patients of Myoclonic Epilepsy from Balochistan
Akram Ali Baloch, Adeel Ahmad, Kaleem U. Kakar, Sara Naudhani, Samiullah Khan, Agha Muhammad Raza et al.
Epilepsy is categorized as third most common chronic brain disorder. It is regarded as an enduring tendency to produce seizures. A type of epilepsy known as lafora disease is autosomal recessive progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) with onset in teenage years…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220410000400
Research ArticleAssessment of Bacterial Composition of Locally Processed Back-Slopped Yogurt Through Next-Generation Sequencing
Razia Sultana, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Ghulam Murtaza, Shahid Mahmood
Yogurt is a healthy food consumed all over the world by people of all groups. It contains bacterial microbiota, which has positive effects on the health of its consumers. For decades yogurt has been prepared traditionally by the method of back-slopping. Recent…
13 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220619100617- Research Article
Association of Epidemiological and Hematological Parameters with Repeated Spontaneous Miscarriages During First-Trimester of Pregnancy: A Case Control Study
Nazia Haider, Asia Bibi, Nahid Kausar
We aimed to investigate the association of first trimester repeated spontaneous miscarriages with hematological profile, blood group and age. This case-control study was conducted at the laboratories of Zoology department The Women University Multan and the De…
9 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210921080916 
Research ArticleVaccines for Bovine Mastitis are Safe and Efficacious in Laboratory Animals
Bilal Ahmed Shah, Muhammad Avais, Jawaria Ali Khan, Masood Rabbani, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Asad Ali et al.
Mastitis is the most costly disease of dairy cattle and poses colossal economic losses to the farming community worldwide. The role of vaccination in controlling mastitis is of paramount importance and significantly reduces the use of antimicrobial agents. Thi…
16 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211212031238- Research Article
Association of Growth Hormone Gene Polymorphisms and Calpastatin Gene with Quality of Sheep Meat
Skorykh Larisa Nikolayevna, Fominova Irina Olegovna, Kovalenko Dmitriy Vadimovich, Skokova Antonina Vladimirovna, Dmitrik Irina Ivanovna, Kizilova Natalia Igorevna et al.
In connection with the increasing interest in the production of young mutton and lamb, priority is given to the study of genes that control meat production. Alleles of genes calpastatin (CAST) and somatotropin (GH) may act as potential markers of sheep meat pr…
16 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220109220137 
Research ArticleEffect and Mechanism of Marein on Diabetic Retinopathy
Zhipeng Song, Jialiang Xin, Xiaoli Wei, Abula Zulipiya, Kadier Kedireya, Xinmin Mao
This study was aimed at investigating the therapeutic effect of marein on db/db mice and its mechanism of action intervening in diabetic retinopathy. For in vivo experiment: 10 healthy db/m mice were used as the control group. Forty healthy db/db mice were ran…
16 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211129081143
Research ArticleEstablishment of Multiplex PCR for Detection of Calf Diarrhea Associated Virus and Analysis of its Clinical Infection Status
Liyun Chang, Yazi Li, Yumei Cai, Chenghui Li
Outbreaks of calf infectious diarrhea caused by bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), bovine rotavirus (BRV), and bovine coronavirus (BCV) have increased calves morbidity and mortality in Hebei Province. To detect these three pathogens simultaneously, we designe…
16 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220701010749
Research ArticleThe Impact of Alternative Dietary Replacement of Inorganic Copper Salt with Organic and Nano Form on Productive Performance and Egg Quality Characteristics of Laying Hens
Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Seham M. El-Kassas, Mahmoud M. Arafa, El-Sayed R. Kawarei, Karima M. El-Naggar
This study investigated the effect of dietary replacement of inorganic copper (CuO) with its organic or nano source on productive performance, egg quality and blood biochemical constituents of layers. Three hundred, 55 weeks old of Isa Brown hens were randomly…
22 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220609040659
Research ArticleHabitat Preferences of Wild Mammalian Species around River Chenab in Sialkot, Gujrat and Gujranwala Districts, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Altaf, Arshad Javid, Abdul Majid Khan, Sadia Nazer, Irfan, Khalid Javed Iqbal et al.
Present research was conducted to assess the anthropogenic impacts on wild mammalian diversity around river Chenab in Sialkot, Gujrat and Gujranwala districts, Punjab, Pakistan. The mammalian diversity was recorded from May, 2013 through April, 2014 along fore…
22 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190922190944
Research ArticlePurification and Characterization of Bromelain from Waste Parts of Ananas comosus for its Application in Detergent Industry
Fariha Javaid, Zahoor Qadir Samra, Madeeha Shahzad Lodhi, Aroosha Hussain, Gulnaz Pervaiz
Bromelain is a thiol-containing cysteine protease isolated from the stem, peel, and leaf parts of Ananas comosus. Protease accounts for 60% of the total enzyme market. Being a plant-based cysteine protease, it has various pharmaceutical and biotechnological ap…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220407200451- Short Communication
Length Weight and Length-Length Relationships of Nine Native Fish Species from the Yichang Reach of the Middle Yangtze River, China
Sha Li, Yacheng Hu, Wenjing Li, Wei Su, Wei Jiang
We determined the length-weight relationships (LWRs) and length-length relationships (LLRs) for nine ï¬sh species belonging to three families inhabiting the Yichang reach of the middle Yangtze River, China. The samples were collected with gill nets (2×5…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220610080645 
Research ArticleThe Potential Role of Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Conditioned Medium in the Suppression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Vitro: Modulation of Apoptosis
Mahmoud Abdelhady Metwally, Mona Abdelftah Ali, Farouk Abdelmohdy, Mohamed Kassab, Tarek Kamal Abouzed, Khalil Fathy Abou-Easa
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) can home to cancerous cells and suppress their growth. However, few studies have investigated the impact of conditioned medium harvested from BMMSCs on carcinogenesis. This study investigated the effect of BMMSCs-con…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220316180305
Research ArticleOptimization of Calcium and Phosphorous Ratio in the Pract ical Diet of Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Sehrish Ishtiaq, Mahroze Fatima, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Noor Khan, Muhammad Bilal, Maryam et al.
An experiment of 90-days was performed to investigate the effects of dietary calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and their interaction on growth, whole-body composition, nutrient digestibility and mineralization of silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (average in…
2 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220515090536
Research ArticleStock Assessment of Three Cyprinid Fishes Along the Potamon Zone of Thamirabarani River, Eastern Slope of Western Ghats, South India
Durairaja Ramulu, Jawahar Paulraj, Jayakumar Natarajan, Sudhan Chandran1 Sudhir Kumar Das, Suresh Eswaran, Santhakumar Rajagopal et al.
Effective management of inland capture fisheries requires information about size, growth and mortality parameters and catch per unit effort. The estimated slope b values for three cyprinids were found to be within the expected range and r2 showed high degree o…
17 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220718070700
Research ArticleIdentification of the Top 10 Core Genes as Diagnostic and Therapeutic Targets in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Qiangsheng Wu, Yumei Yin, Hui Gao, Baoding Chen, Jianjun Yu, Jian Zhang et al.
Lacking specific diagnostic markers for hepatocellular carcinoma is the critical reason for its increasing mortality. In this study, a microarray containing 24 hepatocellular carcinoma patients’ tumor tissues were compared to 8 normal liver tissues to sc…
21 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220415180418
Research ArticleEvaluation of Inflammatory Cytokine IL-17 and Immunohistochemical Analysis of Cirrhotic Liver from HCV Patients
Shafi Muhammad, Bibi Nazia Murtaza, Aftab Ahmad, Muhammad Shafiq, Nurul Kabir, Hamid Ali
A distinctive feature of chronic hepatitis C infection is the presence of persistent liver inflammation characterized by the expression of different inflammatory molecules including Interleukin-17 (IL-17). The progression of chronic liver ailments (fibrosis, c…
31 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210923090931
Research ArticleMolecular Identification of Amylolytic Bacteria Isolated from Digestive Tract of Milkfish (Chanos chanos Forskal) based on 16S rRNA Gene Sequences
Ummul Firmani, Rahmi Nurdiani, Arning Wilujeng Ekawati, Happy Nursyam
Probiotic bacteria play an important role in fish growth and health in aquaculture, especially in fish rearing in inland waters. This study aimed to identify bacteria from the digestive tract of milkfish (Chanos chanos Forskal) and investigate their potential…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220216070257