Issue · 2024
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 56, Iss. 1, pp. 01-501
52 articles · pp. 01-501 · All issues →
Research ArticleTaxonomic Diversity of Carabid Beetles in the Agricultural Landscape under Hot Semi-Arid Climate in Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab, Pakistan
Mubashar Hussain, Habiba Razaq, Muhammad Faheem Malik, Kiran Aftab, Jaweria Riaz, Somia Liaqat
Ground beetles are recognized as important biological control agents and environmental indicators that inhabit a wide range of habitats. The diversity of carabid beetles in Pakistan has not yet been studied extensively, despite their diversified ecological rol…
17 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220710070739
Research ArticleIdentification of Immune-Related LncRNA for Predicting Survival in Skin Cutaneous Melanoma
Qi Jiayi, Huang XuMiao, Lin Wei, Ao YaHui, Zhao Wenting, Cao Chunhao
Immune-related lncRNAs (LncRNA) play an essential role in tumorigenesis and progression, and sought to develop an immune-related lncRNA signature to assess the value of immune-related lncRNAs to discover their prognostic values. RNA-seq and clinical informatio…
24 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220620210604
Research ArticleThe Establishment and Evaluation of an Atherosclerotic Vulnerable Plaque Model Involving New Zealand Rabbits
Wenxiao Jia, Yilinuer Yilihamu, Yunling Wang, Shuang Ding, Dilinuerkezi Aihemaiti, Hanjiaerbieke Kukun et al.
This study aims to explore the feasibility of a new combined method of constructing an unstable atherosclerotic plaque model in the abdominal aorta of New Zealand rabbits. The experimental New Zealand rabbits were fed adaptively for one week before being punct…
1 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220926100938
Research ArticleMolecular Characterization of Znt Regulon for Multi-Metal Resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae KW
Hafsa Saeed, Soumble Zulfiqar, Abeedha Tu-Allah Khan, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Heavy metals such as zinc, lead and cadmium, at high concentrations, are toxic to microorganisms. A chromosomally encoded znt operon plays an important role in multi-metal resistance in some members of Enterobacteriaceae. However, its role has not yet been exp…
11 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221128071124
Research ArticleComparison of Cranium Shape in Hamdani and Awassi Sheep using Dorsal and Lateral Landmarks
Ismail Demircioglu, Yasin Demiraslan, Barıs Can Güzel, Ali Koçyigit, Aysegül Demircioglu
The aim of this study is to determine whether or not kinship relations, and breed factors of Hamdani and Awassi sheep have an effect on the shape by using geometric morphometry method through their crania. For this purpose, heads of 7 adult Hamdani sheep and 1…
11 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220613180648
Research ArticleDomestication of Snakeskin Gourami (Trichopodus pectoralis Regan, 1910) in Indonesia: Characterization, Bioreproduction and Early Development
Rudhy Gustiano, Iskandariah Iskandariah, M.H. Fariduddin Ath-Thar, Gleni H. Huwoyon, Deni Radona
Domestication is the important step to increase the production and productivity of the snakeskin gourami in Indonesia. At the initial step of domestication, information on phenotype, genotype and early development stage are needed. This paper will describe the…
13 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220111140146
Research ArticleEthanol Extract of Gentiana straminea Maxim Displays Anti-Hypoxia Effects by Regulating Antioxidant Enzymes and Energy Metabolism
Dan Song, Ming-Juan Ge, Jie Li, Yi Jiang, Xiu-Mei Kong, Jiao-Jiao Xu et al.
Oxygen is an essential regulator for normal aerobic metabolism in humans and animals, oxidative stress and energy metabolism during hypoxia may be related to hypoxia-related diseases. Gentiana straminea Maxim (G. straminea), a natural Tibetan herb with exerts…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220714100706
Research ArticleEvaluation of In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Bacillus pseudomycoides Strain SB138
Rabiea Pervaiz, Shaista Bano, Sarfraz Ali Tunio, Abdul Nabi Jatt, Aisha Amber Soomro
Bacillus species provide a natural source for the discovery of novel antibacterial substances. However, some of the Bacillus species still remained to be explored widely for their antagonism against harmful bacteria. One of them is Bacillus pseudomycoides whic…
21 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200724110709
ReviewBiodiversity and Conservation of Fish in the Beibu Gulf
Wang Teng, Li Chunhou, Liu Yong, Zhu Ren
The Beibu Gulf is one of the biodiversity hotspots in the global marine ecosystem, and an important fishing ground of East Asia. In the past several decade years, multiple pressures including overfishing, habitats destruction, pollution and eutrophication, and…
23 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220301040305
Research ArticleProtective Mechanism of Velvet Antler Polypeptide on Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats
Ying Chen, Chao-Zheng Li, Zhun Yu, Jia Zhou, Yan Xu, Zhe Lin et al.
Velvet antler polypeptide (VAP) is the active compounds of velvet antler, an animal derived traditional Chinese medicine. In this work, the myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) model was established to investigate the protective mechanism of VAP on MI…
11 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211107091103
Research ArticleHabitat Suitability Modelling of Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) in Mirpur Division, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Muhammad Furqan, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Mudassar Shahzad, Rida Ahmad, Faraz Akrim, Imad-ul-Din Zangi
Kalij pheasant Lophura leucomelanos is habitat indicator and the information about its habitat characteristics and suitability is lacking. In the current study, presence of kalij pheasant was recorded from 166 sites of Mirpur Division Azad Jammu and Kashmir, P…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210818060855
Research ArticleAcute Toxicity, Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of 12 Monoterpenoids Against the Poratrioza sinica Yang et Li (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)
Wei Wan, Xiao-Li Wang, Shu-Juan Wang, Qin Si, Li-Qing Duan
Poratrioza sinica (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) is a highly destructive pest that infests of wolfberry. To screen biodegradable and safe insecticides, 12 representative monoterpenoids in essential oils were evaluated for their acute toxicity, synergistic or antagonis…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211022051038
Research ArticleIdentification of Prognostic Genes Associated with Asthma in Pakistan
Faiza Naeem, Muhammad Farooq Sabar, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Qurat Ul Ain, Qurat-ul-Ain Zafar
Asthma is a severe bronchial inflammatory disorder with high prevalence. In the current study, a list of significantly asthma-associated genes was created to identify asthma-associated pathways and ranking of genes based on protein interactions and centrality-…
5 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200919100935
Research ArticleThe Influence of Dietary Cadmium on Changes in the Midgut Mass Related to the Mass of Gypsy Moth Larvae
Milena Vlahovic, Dragana Matic, Marija Mrdakovic, Larisa Ilijin, Anja Grcic, Aleksandra Filipovic et al.
Cadmium pollution is becoming an increasing problem, especially in parts of the world that have developed industries. To consider the potentially harmful effects of cadmium, we need to examine changes at all different levels of biological organization. The mai…
19 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211019131007
Research ArticlePhysiological Profiling of Lytic Bacteriophages and their Efficiency against Salmonella Enteritidis on Chicken Breast Cuts
Aleena Kokab, Ali Ahmad Sheikh, Masood Rabbani, Wasim Shehzad, Muhammad Ilyas Riaz, Sohail Raza et al.
Worldwide, antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis being accountable for major foodborne Salmonella outbreaks, is a significant concern for public health and the agro-food sector. The use of bacteriophages, as a potential replacement, for antibiotics and a…
19 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220607110620
ReviewBeekeeping in Pakistan: History, Potential, and Current Status
Khalid Ali Khan, Hamed A. Ghramh
Pakistan is an important country located in South Asia and ranks as the world’s sixth most populous country. It has diverse landscapes with its own specific vegetation. The country-specific vegetative diversity has a great ecological and economic impact…
21 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230419090432
Research ArticleAnalysis of the EPAS-1 Expression Level and Pathological Characteristics of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Lijiao Wang, Haibin Chen, Hongyan Yu, Zexian Fu, Jianjun Zhao
This study aims to analyse the expression level of the endothelial PAS domain protein 1 (EPAS-1) gene in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), adjacent tissue and metastatic lymph node tissue. For this study, 110 cases of RCC tissue and corresponding adjacent tissue and…
21 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221214061231
Research ArticleHepatoprotective Potential of Mesembryanthemum forsskalii Fruits Extract Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Toxicity in Mice
Usama Mahalel, Barakat M. Alrashdi, Ibrahim Abdel-Farid, Sabry El-Naggar, Mohamed Hassan, Hassan Elgebaly et al.
The present study aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of the methanolic extract of Mesembryanthemum forsskalii fruits extract against the hepatotoxicity of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) in mice at two different doses (low; 100 mg/kg BW and high; 500 mg/…
19 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220930200912
Research ArticleThe Screening and Diagnostic Value of Posterior Lung Field Angles on Abnormal Pulmonary Function
Zhimin Wu, Yaping Yang, Arshad Zahoor, Aftab Shaukat, Ganzhen Deng
Radiography has been applied widely in clinical diagnosis of canine pulmonary diseases for the sensitive and direct perception to the abnormal changes. Due to few of relevant reports about different measurement methods and indexes, the simple radiographic find…
19 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190810140830
Research ArticleIdentification of Glycolysis-Related Gene Signature and Prediction on Prognosis of Colon Cancer
Qingsen Ran, Manjing Li, Jiayin Han, Lifang Wang, Han Wang, Shaobo Liu et al.
Identification of core biomarkers for cancer prevention and treatment is crucial. Tumor glycolysis is an important metabolic phenotype and many natural compounds from medicinal plants exhibit anti-glycation effects. Therefore, it is of potential significant to…
17 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211124031155
Research ArticleBiodiversity and Systematics Status of Band-Winged Grasshoppers, Oedipodinae Walker, 1871 (Orthoptera: Acrididae) from Thar Desert, Pakistan
Riffat Sultana, Mohan Lal, Samiullah Soomro, Santosh Kumar, Ahmed Ali Samejo
In this study 09 localities of Thar Desert of Sindh have been surveyed and 1383 specimens of band-winged grasshoppers were collected. These samples were sorted out into 07 genera and 11 species. Morphological and morphometry account of each species with illust…
17 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220301100328
Research ArticleAssociation of HLA DRB1 Alleles with Asthma in Pakistani Population of Punjab Region
Shehar Bano Bhatti, Muhammad Irfan Malik, Rabia Faryad Khan, Mahmood Ul Hassan, Muhammad Shahbaz Aslam, Zaigham Abbas
Asthma is a heterogenous disease with different endotypes. Among the various causative agents of asthma, allergens and genetic susceptibility play a key role. HLA is a complex region, and most of the GWAS studies on asthma are limited to simple gene markers. T…
17 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124101151
Research ArticleEnvironmental Impact of Insulators and High Voltage Lines on Birds Flight and Power Interruptions at Tatapur Feeder: A Case Study
Farhana Umer, Muhammad Sheryar, Sangam Khalil
The impact of electric energy transfers from power plants generation to substations then to consumers and its own environment is tremendous. Among various hazards, the overhead wires associated with power lines are the most fatal hazard to birds. The power lin…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220601070650
Research ArticleProtective Effect of Paeoniflorin on Hypoxia Reoxygenation Cardiomyocytes and its Mechanism Based on MAPK Signal Pathway
Shu-Zhi Qin, Wen-Pei Ling, Mei-Fang Yin, Chun-Yu Luo, Cheng-Guo Zhao
Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) is an important signal pathway involved in cardiomyocyte injury. To investigate the protective effect of paeoniflorin (PF) on hypoxia reoxygenation (H/R) injury and its effect on MAPK signal pathway to reveal the mechan…
13 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210826110839
Research ArticleSystematic Comparison of Two Species of Genus Aeropus Gistel (Orthoptera: Gomphoceridae) from Mongolian Plateau
Subudao Eerdun, Hai Si, Rui-Lin Tian, Hua Mei, Caicike Badumu, Ridunhu Hu
The review and summary of research history on Aeropus Gistel from Mongolian Plateau were carried out. Simultaneously, the comparative observation was conducted on the male genitalia and forewing veins between Aeropus sibiricus (Linnaeus, 1767) and Aeropus lice…
13 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220125030115
Research ArticleEffect of Nutritional Content on Artificially Supplied Seed Utilization of Wintering Birds in a Mixed Forest, South Korea
Hyun-Su Hwang, Jae-Kang Lee, Tae-Kyung Eom, Seung-Hun Son, Dong-Ho Lee, Hyeongyu Ko et al.
This study was conducted to clarify the effect of nutritional content on artificially supplied seed utilization of wintering birds in a mixed forest in South Korea. The dominant tree species in this forest were Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora), Mongolian o…
5 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220928070901
Research ArticleEffects of Rice Growth Stages on the Composition and Functional Potentialities of Rhizosphere Bacterial Community in Coupled Rice-Crab System
Yu Song, Yueping Wei, Peng Wang
Co-culture of rice with aquatic animals has garnered widespread interest for its potential to control soil-borne diseases, improve soil quality and increase rice yields. Therefore, it is necessary to further explore its mechanism. In this study, the samples of…
13 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220222030200
Short CommunicationSRY Gene Based Kinship Relationship of Limousin and Madrasin Cattle
Budi Utomo, Amaq Fadholly, Endang Tri Margawati, Alek Ibrahim, Ristaqul Husna Belgania, Muhammad Fajar Amrullah et al.
This study aimed to determine the kinship and genetic diversity between Limousin and Madrasin cattle based on the sex determining region-Y (SRY) gene. SRY gene is used in the analysis of genetic diversity for sex determination based on the paternal pathway (Y…
23 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220715080754
Research ArticleMicroeukaryotic Variation in Local Sediments with the Influence of Sea-Crossing Bridge Construction: A Case Study in East China
Hualong Jiang, Tao Li, Jing Xiang, Hanqing Yang, Maolin He
Assessing the ecological status of benthic habitats is important in marine ecosystem management. Sea-crossing bridges have been constructed worldwide to facilitate human travels and transactions. However, limited information is available on the ecological impa…
17 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221102021120
Research ArticleImmune Protective Efficacy of Recombinant Outer Membrane Protein H of Pasteurella multocida B:2 Associated with Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Pakistan
Abida Mushtaque, Ali Ahmad Sheikh, Aamir Ghafoor, Wasim Shehzad, Nadeem Ahmad
P. multocida B: 2 is a Gram-negative, small, non-flagellated, pleomorphic coccobacillus. It does possess different types of outer membrane proteins (OMP’s) which assist in interaction with host cells. The outer membrane protein H (OmpH) of Pasteurella mu…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220202100218
Research ArticlePhysiological and Histological Changes in Crayfish Procambarus clarkii after Acute Temperature Stress
Yi Zhao, Lei Luo, Liqi Tan, Jianhua Huang, Dongliang Liu, Shigui Jiang et al.
Temperature stress affect a stress response of aquatic animals including physiological metabolism, immune defense and other metabolic processes, damaged their immune response even cause dead. In this study, the physiological and histological changes of Procamb…
20 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220410040448
Research ArticleEffect of Whole Allium cepa Linn. Bulb Slurry on Haematological and Biochemical Components of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles
Oghenebrorhie M. Oghenochuko, Olubukola T. Adenubi, Olusola L. Ajayi, Fakilahyel M. Mshelbwala, Johnny O. Olukunle, Samson A. Rahman et al.
Toxicity of onion (Allium cepa) bulb though documented for man and some livestock but few studies in fish. Onion bulb slurry was administered to Clarias gariepinus juveniles at 200,100,25g/kg and 5, 1.5, 0.4g/l through diets and bath. Cellular immune response,…
19 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200828170831
Research ArticleIsolation, Identification and Antibacterial Resistance Spectrum of Bacterial Pathogens of Respiratory Tract Infection in a Large-Scale Cattle Farm
Yunxia Guo, Xia Zhou, Xin Huang, Fagang Zhong
The current study aimed to report the bacterial pathogens and their antibacterial resistance spectrum causing bovine respiratory tract infections in a large-scale cattle farm. Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from animals (n=122) having clinical manifestati…
1 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230311140332
Research ArticleIdentification of Ten New N-acetyldopamine Dimers from Periostracum Cicadae
Lu Yang, Ke Zhang, Jin-Hui Wang
Periostracum Cicadae is the cast-off shell of the cicada Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius, it is a widely used animal based traditional folk medicine, it is found to have many effects including antipyretic, antiallergic and antioxidant activities. In this stu…
4 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210513050500
Research ArticleA Step Towards Conserving Biodiversity in Human-Dominated Landscapes: Habitat Evaluation for Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) in North-Western Pakistan
Romaan Hayat Khattak, Shakeel Ahmed, Liwei Teng, Zhensheng Liu
Due to the expanding human population and subsequent developmental processes, it is crucial to evaluate habitats to design robust conservation strategies. We used maximum entropy modeling (MaxEnt) to identify suitable habitats for red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in No…
5 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220529090557
Research ArticleCharacterization of Stromal Vascular Fraction Harvested from Inguinal Fat of Rabbit for Healing of Full Thickness Burn Wound
Abdul Aziz, Hamad Bin Rashid, Muhammad Arif Khan, Asim Khalid Mahmood, Ayesha Hassan, Hamid Akbar et al.
Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) has become a promising candidate for regenerative therapy. SVF is preferred over culture-expanded stem cells due to its quick availability for clinical use and easy preparation. Burn wounds are a serious problem faced by veterin…
19 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220426060423
Research ArticleEffect of Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus on the Growth Performance and Morphometry of the Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Zahir Muhammad, Muhammad Zubair Anjum, Shamim Akhter, Muhammad Irfan, Saira Amin, Yousaf Jamal et al.
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus on the growth performance of the genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) (Oreochromis niloticus). A total of 120 fingerlings were acqui…
30 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220703220755- Research Article
Impact of Locally Characterized Protease from Geobacillus SBS 4S on the Growth of Poultry Bird
Waheed Ahmad, Muhammad Tayyab, Bushra Muneer, Abu Saeed Hashmi, Mansurud Din Ahmad, Shagufta Saeed et al.
Present study was conducted to determine the efficacy of novel thermostable protease in poultry production. The protease was produced from Geobacillus sp. SBS-4S using Luria Bertani medium and it was used as supplement in poultry feed trial. The data were stat…
30 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220324050332 
Research ArticleField Validation of Avian Diversity at Uchalli Wetland Complex: A Ramsar Site in Khushab, Pakistan
Adeel Kazam, Safdar Sidra, Zulfiqar Ali, Rida Ahmad, Ahmad Bilal, Aliza Batool
Wetlands are one of the major habitats that play a vital role in the survival of biodiversity. The recent study aimed to evaluate diversity, abundance and threats to birds of an important Ramsar site, Uchalli Wetland Complex, along with Ahmedabad lake. Data we…
11 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220225100237
Research ArticleMitochondrial ATPase 6/8 Genes Based Molecular Diversity and Phylogeny Analysis in Hog Deer (Axis porcinus)
Muhammad Nauman Arif, Muhammad Mansha, Tanveer Hussain
Hog deer (Axis porcinus) is a significant species in Pakistan due to its meat, skin and antlers, but there are insufficient molecular data, provoking us to explore its genetic variation and phylogenetic analysis using ATPase 6/8 genes of mitochondrial DNA. The…
4 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220507100547
Research ArticleThe Expression and Distribution of MIF, ERK, Akt and Rb/E2F in Pulmonary Hypertension in Broilers
Yanmei Wang, Haoyun Li, Lijuan Han, Wenkui Wang
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a metabolic disorder that occurs in broilers. It is characterized by pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure and a large amount of yellowish liquid accumulated in the body cavity, and has become one of the most causes of non-…
5 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220905090943
Research ArticleGenome-Wide Association Study on Chinese Merino Sheep Alopecia
Shudong Liu, Shuai Wang, Haoran Cui, Genyuan Chen
The alopecia of Chinese Merino sheep (ACMS) has a direct impact on the economic value of fine wool. It is generally considered to be caused by both genetic and environmental factors. We aimed to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and genomic regio…
5 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200114100154
Research ArticleResponse of Interaction between Aboveground and Belowground Herbivorous to Corn Development
Jinwen Liu, Hong Li, Jinhua Zhang, Jianping Li, Xiujuan Yan
Plant and soil animal communities interact through plant-associated processes. How the interactions between the aboveground and belowground herbivores communities affect plant development remains unclear? In this study, Holotrichia diomphalia Bates, the belowg…
11 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210112090108
Research ArticleThe Efficacy of Selected Synthetic Insecticide Formulations against Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) Under Laboratory, Semi-Field and Field Conditions
Hina Mumtaz, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Arshad, Arif Mehmood, Muhammad Qasim
The invasive fall armyworm species, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), was first time reported in Pakistan during March 2019 causing severe damage to maize crop. As a new pest, there is little information available on its susceptibili…
11 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220822120846
Research ArticleMechanism of Action of Velvet Antler Polypeptide in Improving Mild Cognitive Impairment in Rats
Xiao-Wei Huang, Mei-Li Liu, Jin-Ji Wang, Yue-Xin Liu, Zhe Lin, Chun-Shu Rong et al.
This study aimed to elucidate the mechanism of velvet antler polypeptide (VAP) in improvement of learning and memory function in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) rats model, specifically by investigating the PI3K, AKT and mTOR pathway. The type and content of a…
13 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211222011205
Research ArticleExploring Correlation of PSEN1 E280A Mutation with Clinical Features in Patients with Glioma Related Seizures
Zhi Qiang Gao, Dan Dan Zhang, Qin Gmei Qin, Xiu Xiu Li, Li Li, Yan Zhong Xue et al.
The correlation between Presenilin-1 (PSEN1) E280A mutation and clinical characteristics of glioma-related seizures (GRS) was explored. For this purpose, brain tissue samples were collected from 40 patients diagnosed with glioneuronal tumors (GNTs), including…
13 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220121100106- Research Article
Comparative Toxicity and Resistance to Insecticides in Musca domestica from Some Livestock Farms of Punjab, Pakistan
Naila Amjad, Muhammad Khalid Mukhtar, Hafiz Azhar Ali Khan, Shafaat Yar Khan, Sania Waliat
The Musca domestica is a serious hygienic pest of poultry, humans, and livestock facilities with the immense ability for resistance development against chemical insecticides. The current study aimed to evaluate the susceptibility and resistance status of M. do…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221020081040 
Research ArticleMutation Profiling of PI3K/AKT1/MTOR Pathway Genes in Breast Cancer Patients of Pakistan
Muhammad Javed Iqbal, Farah Rauf Shakoori, Bushra Muneer, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Breast cancer is a growing cause of mortality in females across the world. Studies have shown that breast cancer incidence is variable depending upon various factors like ethnicity among others. For a better success rate in breast cancer treatment with minimum…
17 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221006131025
Research ArticleMechanism of Antipyretic Effect of Saposhnikoviae Radix Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification
Taidong Wang, Xiaowei Huang, Jian Huang, Guangfu Lv, Zhe Lin
The aim of this study was to explore the antipyretic role and mechanism of Saposhnikoviae Radix (SR). To achieve the objectives TCM-ingredient-target network and PPI network were constructed by TCMSP, TTD, DisGenet, OMIM databases and Cytoscape 3.7.2 software,…
20 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220702200702
Research ArticleEffects of Chinese Herbal Medicine Additives on Laying Performance, Egg Quality and Yolk Nutrition of Laying Hens During Late Laying Period
Haigang Wu, Bingjie Ma, Jinni Liu, Fei Zhang, Kaiwei Deng, Hualing Gong
We investigated the effects of different proportions of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) additives on laying performance, egg quality and yolk nutrition of aged laying hens. We utilized a mixture of 8 components that included the Fabaceae family members Radix ast…
20 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221128091109- Short Communication
Length-Weight Relationship of Two Creek Associated Mangrove Fishes, Gorai Creek, Mumbai, India
Sudhan Chandran, GB Sreekanth, Geetanjali Deshmukhe, Ashok Kumar Jaiswar
The length-weight relationships were estimated for two creek associated mangrove fishes caught in Gorai creek, Mumbai, North-Western part of Maharashtra, India using dol nets. The dol net fishing took place from August, 2019 to July, 2020 in monthly intervals,…
23 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221227151248 
Short CommunicationOmega-3-Fatty Acids: A Supportive Remedial Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abroo Fatima Qazi, Din Muhammad Shaikh
The current study aimed to investigate the antidiabetic effects of polyunsaturated Omega-3-fatty in streptozocin (65 mg/kg body weight) induced diabetic Wistar rats. Animal were assorted to five groups: negative control group A and positive control group B and…
23 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211227221209