Issue · 2024
Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 56, Iss. 2, pp. 503-1000
56 articles · pp. 503-1000 · All issues →
Research ArticleProtective Effect of Sufentanil against Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Rats
Peixia Yu, Lijun Bo, Xueyin Song
The objective of this study was to investigate the action of sufentanil (Fen) pretreatment on inducible myocardial apoptosis by ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats. 120 male rats (mean age = 3 months) were randomly assigned to six conditions: control group (gro…
7 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220729150752
Research ArticleEffects of Flight Disturbance on Bird Communities at Airports: Predatory Birds Rise to the Challenge
Jiaojiao Wang, Wei Liu, Qingqian Lin, Jianhua Hou
Airports are special ecological environments. To study the effects of aircraft flight noise disturbance on airport bird communities, the composition and diversity of airport bird communities on flight and non-flight days were investigated using a line transect…
7 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220913080930
Research ArticleA Comparative Study on Using Simple Pollen Substitutes to Improve Brood Rearing Activity and Characteristics of Honey Bee Workers
Hossam F. Abou-Shaara
Pollen substitutes are alternatives to natural pollens during dearth periods. In this study, three pollen substitutes prepared using simple materials were compared. The first one contained yeast as protein source (yeast), the second one contained corn flour (c…
7 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220117170122- Short Communication
Hematochemical Parameters of African Lions (Panthera leo) Kept at Safari Zoo, Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Azhar, Rida Ahmad, Bushra Nisar Khan, Zahra Hussain
Hematochemical parameters are often used by veterinarians to assess the health status of animals. The information on blood parameters of African lions (Panthera leo) is scarce in Pakistan, this research was conducted on captive African Lions kept at Safari Zoo…
21 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220923190930 
Research ArticleEffect of Vitamins A, C and E on the Bio-Growth Performance and Captive Maturation of Lepidocephalichthys thermalis
Pankaj Gargotra, Judith Betsy C, Cheryl Antony, Stephen Sampath Kumar J
Loaches are highly nutritious and global demand has been recognized for only few species especially of ornamental importance. Lepidocephalichthys thermalis is an important food species of loach fetching high market price but there is limited data related to it…
31 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220422140419- Research Article
Diversity of Insectivorous Avian Species and their Foraging Activities at Ponds in Agricultural Habitats in Punjab, India
Sukhpreet Kaur Sidhu, Gurkirat Singh Sekhon, Sachin Kumar, Tejdeep Kaur Kler, Anureet Kaur Chandi
Ponds constitute biodiversity hotspots within a region or landscape. The objective of this investigation was to assess the diversity of avian species of insectivorous feeding guild and their foraging activities at ponds surrounded by wheat and rice crop fields…
18 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220211020232 
Research ArticleIsolation and Characterization of Novel Methanogens and sMMO Producing Methanotrophs from Rice Paddy Soil
Taleeha Roheen, Shagufta Kamal, Shazia Anwer Bukhari, Ghulam Mustafa, Saima Rehman
In the present study, the diversity of two functional microbial communities; methanogenic archaea and soluble methane monooxygenase (sMMO) producing methanotrophic bacteria from rice paddy soil of different regions of Punjab, Pakistan were studied using phylog…
21 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220407060428- Research Article
Effect of Chromium Picolinate, Alone or in Combination with Vitamin C or Formic Acid on Growth, Carcass Traits, Immune and Blood Parameters of Broilers under Heat Stress
Faramin Javandel Soum Sarai, Mir Daryoush Shakouri, Alireza Seidavi
The experiment was performed to evaluate the effect of chromium picolinate, alone or in combinationwith vitamin C or formic acid on performance, carcass traits and some blood biochemical and hematological parameters of broilers under heat stress (34 ËšC for 8…
28 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220605060642 
Research ArticleExpression, Purification and Enzymatic Activity of α-1,2 Mannosidase I Derived from Trichoderma reesei in Pichia pastoris
Siqiang Li, Tiantian Wang, Peng Sun, Airong Gao, Xin Gong, Yuanhong Xu et al.
α-1,2 mannosidase I (MDS I) is a desired tool enzyme to modify oligosaccharides and their analogues in structurally homogeneous and defined forms in vitro. This study was aimed to explore the acquisition of an effective MDS I in vitro. For this purpose a…
28 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210403040454
Short CommunicationEffect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus (NR_113332.1) on Creatine Kinase and Lactate Dehydrogenase Levels in Orthrotopically Transplanted EDL Muscle of Mice
Shamsa Jabeen, Javed Iqbal Qazi
Creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) are myosin heavy chain associated molecules which do not have the capacity to cross muscle cell membrane under normal conditions. Their increase in serum concentration have been used as indicators for muscle…
21 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220804040846
ReviewA Review of 20 Years Research Progression on Prodrug Technology in Inhaled Medications
Lijuan Liu, Jinghang Chen, Min Wang, Wei Li
In contrast to systemic administration methods such as oral or injection, inhaled medications are directly administered to the respiratory tract to exert a therapeutic impact, which has clear benefits in the treatment of respiratory illnesses. However, existin…
21 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220813160811- Short Communication
Seroprevalence of Brucella abortus in Yak, Zo and Cows in Gilgit and Nagar Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Waseem Abbas, Dildar Hussain Kalhoro, Hasina Baloch, Muhammad Abubakar, Muhammad Saleem Kalhoro, Neluma Wali et al.
Brucellosis is one of the most infectious and zoonotic diseases of livestock. Experiments were conducted on serum of yak, zo and cow from Gilgit and Nagar districts of Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan. Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis were recorded duri…
21 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220426060412 
Research ArticleIndividual and Combined Effects of Moringa and Neem Leaves on Immune Response and Gut Microflora in Japanese Quails
Rahib Ali Chachar, Asghar Ali Kamboh, Manatbai Bakhetgul
The current study investigated the individual and combined immunomodulatory and gut microflora modulatory effects of moringa and neem leaf powder in Japanese quails. A total of eighty (80) unsex day-old Japanese quail chicks were distributed into the four grou…
20 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220613130629
Research ArticleHeavy Metals Mediated Genotoxic Effects on Captive Pavo cristatus from Different Sites of the Punjab, Pakistan
Aniqa Qaisar, Shabana Naz, Sajida Arooj
Heavy metal pollution is a big problem not only for humans but also for captive animals. The current study was conducted to monitor the heavy metal pollution in a non-invasive way and to investigate the DNA damage, particularly due to heavy metals contaminatio…
16 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221018161002
Research ArticleExpression profile of Toll-like Receptors Pathway Genes in Chicken Erythrocytes Infected with Mycoplasma synoviae
Xin-yu Han, Afrasyab Khan, Ali Raza Jahejo, Qian-qing Cheng, Meng-li Qiao, Raza Ali Mangi et al.
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are one of the important immunes signaling pathways that participate in the activation of host immune response after detecting microbial pattern molecules. Despite important expression profile TLRs genes in chicken erythrocytes, stud…
7 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201125051100- Research Article
Effect of Blood Glucose Level of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease on the Hypercoagulability and Thromboembolism
Qing Cao, Wei Jiao, Huihui Lu, Jing Zhang, Meiling Ren, Yan Xu et al.
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of blood glucose level of patients with type II diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease (CHD) on the hypercoagulability and thromboembolism. A total of 236 patients with type II diabetes mellitus a…
28 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220714170703 - Research Article
Evaluating the Diagnostic Accuracy of GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Asad Ullah, Hayat Ullah, Muhammad Lateef, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Afrasiab Khan Tareen, Muhammad Waseem Khan
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major global public health concerns particularly affecting population of low-income countries. Early detection of disease coupled with other parameters help in treatment and reducing disease transmission. The current study was c…
18 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220527100541 
Research ArticleEffect of Acetone Extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge on Feeding Selection Behavior of Diamondback Moth Larvae
Xiaojun Li
Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is the most destructive pest on Brassicaceae plants family around the world. The present study investigated the feeding selection behavior of diamondback moth larvae with an approach to the acetone extract effects of Salv…
16 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220608170600
Research ArticleCandidate Chemosensory Genes Identified in the Procambarus clarkii (Decapoda: Cambaridae) by Antennules Transcriptome Analysis
Zhengfei Wang, Chenchen Shen, Yiping Zhang, Dan Tang, Yaqi Luo, Yaotong Zhai et al.
Olfaction plays a vital role in the survival and reproduction of shrimps. However, very little information is available about Procambarus clarkii, an important aquaculture species. Thus, we conducted the antennules transcriptome of Procambarus clarkii and iden…
14 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220526170507
Research ArticleCorrelation of PGAM2 Gene Polymorphism with Production Performance in F3 Generation of Boer × White Goat Hybrid
Lingang Dai, Xiang Chen, Jiajin Huang, Jiali Xu, Meimei Xiao, Jiajing Chen et al.
Guizhou white goat is an excellent local goat breed in China, however, it has the disadvantages of smaller individuals, slower growth rate and low feed conversion rate, so, we introduced Boer goat as the male parent and crossed with Guizhou white goat to obtai…
18 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220721090704
Research ArticleProtective Effects of Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia sinensis) Against Cypermethrin-Induced Toxicity in Gill and Liver of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Tayfun Karatas, Betul Apaydın Yıldırım, Serkan Yıldırım
Here, we aimed to determine the protective effects of tea leaf extract (TLE) (Camellia sinensis) against cypermethrin (CMN)-induced toxicity in gill and liver of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). CMN exposure led to increase in aspartate aminotransferase (A…
16 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221026151015- Research Article
Occurrence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Phylogroups of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolated from Food Outlets in Some Touristic Cities in Egypt
Tarek Refaay, E.A. Elshafiee, Hayam A. Mansour, Maha A. Sabry
Foodborne illnesses are frequently caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). E. coli O157 is regarded as a potentially harmful cause of gastrointestinal disorders associated with consumption of foods with animal origin. Therefore, this study was conducted to deter…
14 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220714200714 
Research ArticleAutologous Platelets-Rich Plasma Gel Promotes Neo-Vascularization and Re-Epithelization in Cutaneous Wound Healing in Rescued Horses
Muhammad Talha Sajjad, Hamid Akbar, Muhammad Arif Khan, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Shehla Gul Bokhari, Muhammad Abid Hayat et al.
Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel has been suggested for wound repair. However, there is insufficient evidence to support its usage in animals with cutaneous wounds. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of PRP gel on cutaneous wound heali…
16 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220717180718
Research ArticleExploring Phenotypic Diversity of Human Iris Features and Skin Color in Punjabi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Population of Pakistan
Saliha Bashir, Muhammad Shafique, Muhammad Shahzad, Muhammad Sohail Anjum, Ahmad Ali Shahid
Phenotypic variations of eye color, skin color, and iris surface features have been well-explored in certain populations. However, there has been comparatively little research on variations in these features in Pakistani population. The aim of this study is to…
16 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211217091227- Research Article
Efficacy of Gum Arabic and Bacillus subtilis Alone and in Synbiotic Form on Overall Performance, Visceral and Lymphoid Organs Along with Intestinal Histomorphology and Selected Pathogenic Bacteria in Broiler Chickens
Sajjad Khan, Naila Chand, Abdul Hafeez, Nazir Ahmad
The present research trial was carried out to explore the effects of supplementation of gum arabic (GA) and Bacillus subtilis (BS) alone and in synbiotic form on overall growth performance, visceral and lymphoid organs weights along with intestinal histomorpho…
18 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220618190605 
Research ArticlePrevention of Rhabdomyolysis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury via Attenuation of Oxidative Injury and Inflammation by Cinnamic Acid Coated Gold Nanoparticles in Mice
Rehan Ahmed Siddiqui, Shabana Usman Simjee, Nurul Kabir, Muhammad Ateeq, Kevin Joseph Jerome Borges, Muhammad Raza Shah et al.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a life-threatening condition which may result from extensive injury to the kidney due to various causative agents. Renal insult can result from ischemia, drugs, renal obstruction, inflammation, or extensive muscle injury. The curre…
21 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220104040118
Research ArticleExposing Proximate Components of Some Selected Fishes Available in Coast of the Bay of Bengal
Skeikh Mustafizur Rahman, Mst. Shirin Sharmin Khan, Yousef Ahmed Alkhamis, Roshmon Thomas Mathew, Md. Moshiur Rahman, Mohammed Monirul Islam et al.
Fish is a valued source of heath-benefiting protein and other indispensable nutrients. This study aimed to investigate the proximate components (e.g. protein, lipid, moisture and ash) of eleven non-commercial marine fish species namely Johnius argentatus, Harp…
21 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210602100635
Research ArticleLarvicidal Potential and Phytochemical Analysis of Garcinia mangostana Extracts on Controlling of Culex pipiens Larvae
Nael Abutaha, Fahd A. AL-Mekhlafi, Khalid Elfaki Ibrahim, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa, Mohamed A. Wadaan
The present study assessed the larvicidal action of Garcinia mangostana pericarp against Culex pipiens larvae. Hexane extract was prepared from the fruit. The secondary metabolites were identified using phytochemical analysis and gas chromatography-mass spectr…
21 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210331040359
Research ArticleEffect of Blood Glucose Level of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease on the Hypercoagulability and Thromboembolism
Qing Cao, Wei Jiao, Huihui Lu, Jing Zhang, Meiling Ren, Yan Xu et al.
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of blood glucose level of patients with type II diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease (CHD) on the hypercoagulability and thromboembolism. A total of 236 patients with type II diabetes mellitus a…
28 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220714170703- Research Article
Settling, Oviposition and Reproduction Response of Peach Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) to the Plant Extracts of Native Species of Kalat Division in Balochistan
Nasir Shah, Muhammad Ibrahim, Zarnosh Habib, Kalsoom, Zahir Shah
Fruit flies are notorious insect pests causing considerable loss to agriculture produce. This effort was meant to evaluate the response of different life stages of peach fruit fly to plant extracts having insecticidal properties. Extract of three native plant…
28 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210604200621 
Research ArticleAvian Diversity and its Associated Threats in Gharo Creek, District Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan
Rahmat Ullah Khan, Karim Gabol, Abbas Khan, Asif Sadam, Waheed Ali Panhwar, Hamid Ullah et al.
The current study was carried out on avian diversity and main ecological factors occurring at Gharo Creek, district Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan, from April 2020 to March 2021. Data were collected both early in the morning (7:00-10:00 am) and in the evening (3:00 t…
28 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210913070932
Research ArticleSpinetoram, a Selective Novel Insecticide Able to Check Key Lepidopteran Pests in Cabbage Ecosystem
Pratap A. Divekar, Sampat K Patel, Guru Pirasanna Pandi G, Manimurugan C, Vikas Singh, Jagdish Singh
Diamondback moth (DBM) and cabbage butterfly (CB) are serious cabbage yield limiting factors in India. Considering insecticide resistance development in these pests, a study was conducted to find out the effective chemical molecule for managing these pests. Se…
29 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220724130756
Research ArticleIdentification of Nuclear Factor-κB Pathway Genes in Chicken Erythrocytes and their Expression Level in Erythrocytes after Infection with Mycoplasma synoviae
Afrasyab Khan, Ali Raza Jahejo, Meng-li Qiao, Xin-yu Han, Raza Ali Mangi, Ding Zhang et al.
Mycoplasma synoviae is one of the most important pathogens in the poultry industry and often causes diseases of a chronic and persistent nature. However, there is limited data available on Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-&kap…
29 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201110141107
Research ArticleIsolation and Characterization of Virulent Citrobacter freundii Associated with White Muscle Disease in Farmed Red Swamp Crayfish, Procambarus clarkia
Hongsen Xu, Xiaoni Wang, Tie Tian, Changyu Zhao, Denghang Yu, Jun Liu
In June 2021, a sudden outbreak of white muscle disease coincidence with considerable mortality was occurred in Procambarus clarkii which were cultured in Jiangxia fish farm, Wuhan, Hubei province, China. A dominant bacterial colony, named FSN1, was isolated b…
20 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221004141003
Research ArticleEffect of Recombinant Glutathione-S-Transferase A3 Protein on the Expression of Host Defense Resistance and Pattern Recognition Receptor in the Thiram Induced Tibial Dyschondroplasia Chicken Erythrocytes
Raza Ali Mangi, Ali Raza Jahejo, Afrasyab Khan, Meng-li Qiao, Muhammad Farhan Qadir, Mazhar Hussain Mangi et al.
Tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) is one of the most common problems in broiler chickens. Chicken erythrocyte is the most abundant cell found in blood vessels, in which host defense resistance (HDR) and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) play a significant role i…
7 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200603180624- Research Article
Clinical Effect of Yiqi Huoxue Tongmai Decoction in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Genlong Zhan, Yunhua Zheng, Desheng Li, Hongmei Zhang
The objective of this study was verify the effects of Yiqi Huoxue Tongmai Decoction on patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). A total of 130 patients with DPN who were treated in our hospital from January 2015 to July 2016 were selected and random…
16 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221011061000 
Research ArticleStructural Analysis and Phylogenetic Relationships of a Teleost Fish, Pethia stoliczkana Based on the Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence
Zhenglei Qiao, Jie Xing, Fang Li
In this study, the whole mitochondrial genome sequence of Pethia stoliczkana was obtained using high-throughput sequencing technology, and its structure and characteristics were analyzed. The P. stoliczkana mitochondrial genome contained a total of 16,966 base…
16 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230302100304
Research ArticleMolecular Characterization of Indigenous Isolates of Avibacterium paragallinarum and Media Optimization of its Growth for Vaccinal Seed Production
Aatif Masood Ahmad Khan, Masood Rabbani, Arfan Ahmad, Muhammad Wasim, Sohail Raza
The current study was conducted for isolation, identification, and rapid detection of Avibacterium paragallinarum, the causal agent of Infectious Coryza (IC), from layer chickens in various farms in Pakistan. A total of 46 isolates were obtained from a total o…
20 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221013061003
Research ArticleClinical, Hematological and Biochemical Manifestations Among Dengue Patients of Lahore Region
Nusrat Bano, Muhammad Tayyab, Bushra Muneer, Sehrish Firyal, Abu Saeed Hashmi, Muhammad Wasim et al.
The aim of this study was to develop a criteria on the basis of impact of dengue infection on various clinical, hematological and biochemical parameters in dengue patients for the quick diagnosis and detection of dengue stage for the proper treatment of infect…
20 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221013001005
Research ArticleSummer Diet of South China Sika Deer (Cervus nippon kopschi) in Taohongling based on High-Throughput Sequencing and Metabarcoding trnL
Yongtao Xu, Dandan Wang, Xiaolong Hu, Minling Li, Ming Tang, Wuhua Liu et al.
The sika deer (Cervus nippon) is listed as a Class I National Key protected wild animal and is an endemic species in the East Asian monsoon region. Although the species as a whole is thriving, it is endangered and locally extinct in many areas of China, and th…
31 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220629000640
Research ArticleEffect of Inducement, Dilution Ratio and Freezing Rate on the Quality of Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) Spermatozoa
Kenyum Lollen, Judith Betsy C, Cheryl Antony, Stephen Sampath Kumar J
Cyprinus carpio is a widely cultured species and exploitation of natural stock due to increased demand in production can be averted by hormonal inducements which further affects the quality of gametes. Cryopreservation can aid in the conservation of gene pool…
17 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220330110350
Research ArticleOccurrence of Paratuberculosis in Cattle Raised Under Small-Scale Dairy Production in Egypt: A Molecular Investigation
Sarah G. Yousef, Ahmed Shehta, Hend M. El Damaty, Hussein A. Elsheikh
Johne’s disease (JD), chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), is regarded as a potential public health issue and a significant threat to the dairy and agricultural food businesses. This study was conduct…
18 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220808220822
Research ArticleMultivariate Discriminant Analysis on Differentiating Sheep Breeds Based on Live Body and Carcass Measurements
Raed M. Al-Atiyat, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Khaled Abu-Alruz, Firas Al-Zyoud, Amer Mamkagh, Ahmed M. El-Waziry et al.
The multivariate technique analysis was utilized for assigning and discriminating three Saudi sheep breeds, Naemi, Najdi and Hari based on live body and carcass traits. The traits were body height at wither and rump, body length, heart girth, body depth, head…
16 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230816022706
Research ArticleThe Breeding Ecology of the Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus beickianus) in Gansu Province, China
Yongke Zhu, Yun Fang, Songhua Tang, Yuan Gu, Jinming Zhao, Wolfgang Scherzinger et al.
The boreal owl (Aegolius funereus) has a circumpolar distribution, typically inhabit extensive conifer forest of higher age classes in the northern hemisphere. Breeding biology, reproductive strategies, and behavioural ecology of these nocturnal birds are well…
16 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220210080258
Research ArticleCo-Treatment of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester with Chitosan Nanoparticles Inhibits DNA Methylation in HepG2 Cells
Faisal Alzahani, Mohammed Abu El-Magd
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is a key anticancer component of honeybees propolis (bee glue), however, its anticancer effect is limited due to its rapid degradation into caffeic acid. To get rid of this disadvantage and increase the anticancer effect of…
14 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220407050442
Research ArticleHeterogeneity of Feline Parvoviruses Genotypes and Determination of Distinct Genetic Lineages in Circulation in Turkey
Zeynep Karapinar, Mehmet Özkan Timurkan
Feline parvovirus (FPV) infection, which is common in cats around the world, progresses with leukopenia, gastroenteritis and can lead to death in young animals. The virus is a non-enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus; located in the genus of Carnivore protopar…
17 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220318070300- Research Article
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Think Outside the Box
Geeta Moolchandani, Jaiperkash Moolchandani, Nasima Iqbal, Syed Mohsin Turab, Muhammad Kashif, Lubna Farooq
There are some factors that leads to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, like maternal age ≥ 35 years, social factors, family history of seizures or neurologic disease, infertility treatment, previous neonatal death, severe preeclampsia, multiple gestation, in…
21 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220531050513 
Research ArticleAssessing the Coral Reef Fish Biodiversity in the Al-Wajh Region of the Northern Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Faisal Alsaaq
This study presents the current status of coral reef fish biodiversity in the Al-Wajh region, focusing on both near shore and offshore areas. A comprehensive survey was conducted at 30 different stations, encompassing coastal and offshore locations. A total of…
21 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230801061958
Research ArticleEffect of the Combined Use of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin and Diatomaceous Earth for the Control of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) and Trogoderma granarium Everts
Muhammad Yasin, Azhar Abbas Khan, Sana Rubab, Sumaira Maqsood
The red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) are important insect pests of stored commodities in Pakistan and other parts of the world. The laboratory stu…
29 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211120151100
Research ArticleVascular Inflammation Attributed by IL-6 and Thrombomodulin in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes Visiting a Local Hospital
Rehana Shahida, Shagufta Naz, Tasnim Farasat, Saima Sharif, Shah Jahan, Farkhanda Manzoor
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is linked to a higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The development and outcome of atherosclerosis are both influenced by vascular inflammation. The main purpose of this study is to find the impact of Interleuk…
31 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220820160858
Research ArticleEffect of Natural and Artificial Sucking on Perfomance and Mortality of Newborn Assaf Lambs
Wael Halawa, Raed M. Al-Atiyat, Jamal Abo Omar, Faisal S. Rashaydeh, Fath Ullah, Shakirullah et al.
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of different suckling methods on newborn Assaf lambs growth performance and mortality. A total of 97 lambs were used in the study, with lambing periods starting from October 2020 to January 2021. Ewes’ pari…
6 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230408060410
Research ArticleThe Immune Response and Passive Protective Abilities of the Outer Membrane Lipoprotein Slp of Aeromonas hydrophila against the Major Pathogenic Bacteria of Freshwater Aquaculture in Fish
Sijie Jian, Wei Sun, Jia Chao, Na Rong, Xiang Liu, Chen Chen
Aeromonas hydrophila and Pseudomonas fluorescens are major pathogenic bacteria in freshwater aquaculture and cause huge economic losses. The outer membrane lipoprotein Slp of A. hydrophila has potential applications in fish vaccines. Slp bioinformatics analysi…
16 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211005111000
Research ArticleInsight into the Phylogenetic Position of Capreolus capreolus, the European Roe Deer, (Mammalia: Cervidae) from Turkey using Mitochondrial Genes
Perinçek Seçkinozan Seker
For contributing to a better understanding of the phylogenetic position and evolutionary history of Turkish roe deer, mitochondrial DNA sequence data belonging to a population from Artvin, Turkey were introduced by this study. The cytochrome b (cyt b) and cyto…
20 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220621070609
Research ArticleEffects of Selective Breeding on the Nutritional Composition of Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtles, Trionyx sinensis
Fen Wang, Lin Zuo, Xiang Zhou, Zhu Chen, Xiao Na Xu, Suo Fei Ji et al.
A comparative study of two types of third-generation Chinese soft-shelled turtles (Trionyx sinensis) from the Yangtze River (i.e., Type A with black spots on the carapace and Type B without spots) was conducted to evaluate the effect of selective breeding on t…
20 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220920090925
Research ArticleSublethal Doses of Clove Oil Deplete the Energy Reserves and Downregulate the Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes in the 4th Instar Larvae of Trogoderma granarium
Asma Ilyas, Tanzeela Riaz, Sammi Rasheed, Uzma Ramzan, Afsheen Munawar Butt, Farah Rauf Shakoori
The main objective was to search for a new chemical insecticide to control the stored grain insect pest Trogoderma granarium particularly when this pest developed resistance against the currently used insecticides. Clove oil has been traditionally considered a…
16 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230102141080
Research ArticleThe Hypoglycaemic Mechanism of Camel Placenta Powder on Streptozotocin Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Xiangmei Chen, Burie Bao, Mo Degema
The objective of this study was to explore the effects of camel placenta powder on associated symptoms, signs and indicators in type 2 diabetic rats. For this study sixty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into a normal group, model group, metformin group,…
28 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221010041029