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Research ArticleIdentification of Circulating miRNAs as Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Triple Negative Breast Cancer in the Population of Pakistan
Jawaria Shaheen, Samiah Shahid, Sabahat Shahzadi, M. Waheed Akhtar, Saima Sadaf
Triple negative breast cancer is the heterogeneous and most aggressive known subtype of breast cancer due to absence of estrogen, progesterone and HER2 receptors. We aimed to identify a panel of circulating miRNAs which can act as diagnostic and prognost…
18 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1113.1121
Research ArticleThermodynamic Characterization of Kidney Superoxide Dismutase from Labeo rohita Exposed to the Mixture of Lead and Chromium
Huma Naz, Sajid Abdullah, Khalid Abbas, Muhammad Anjum Zia
Toxic effect of lead (Pb)+chromium (Cr) mixture on superoxide dismutase (SOD) from kidney of Labeo rohita exposed to sub-lethal concentration for 14 days was evaluated. After purification, specific activity of enzyme was 1750.13 and 1272.72 U mg-1 in kid…
18 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1105.1112
Research ArticlePrevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus and Risk Factors for Bovine Subclinical Mastitis in District Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan
Abdul Maalik, Shahzad Ali, Anam Iftikhar, Muhammad Rizwan, Haroon Ahmad, Iahtasham Khan
The present study was designed to determine the prevalence and possible risk factors of subclinical mastitis along with antibiotic resistance of one of the causative agent of bovine mastitis, Staphylococcus aureus. Ninety milk samples were collected from…
18 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1123.1130
Research ArticleRoot-Knot Nematodes Infecting Okra in Major Vegetable Growing Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Arshad Hussain, Tariq Mukhtar
The lucrative production of okra throughout the globe is threatened by root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.). As very little information is available on the distribution of root-knot nematodes in okra plantations, therefore, in the present studies surve…
18 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1137.1143
Research ArticleAssessment of Genotoxicity in Lymphocytes of Active and Passive Cigarette Smokers Attenuated with Green Tea
Saleha Gul, Muhammad Khisroon, Ajmal Khan, Attaullah, Saira Gul, Gul Nabi Khan
The well-reported carcinogens in tobacco smoke are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrosamines cause the production of DNA adducts and leading to lung cancer. However, the adverse effects of cigarette smoke on other tissues are largely unknown. We…
18 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1131.1136
Research ArticlePioglitazone Mediated Reduction in Oxidative Stress and Alteration in Level of PPARγ, NRF2 and Antioxidant Enzyme Genes in Mouse Preimplantation Embryo during Maternal to Zygotic Transition
Xu Lijie, Obaid Ullah, Liu Haixing, Ihsan Ali, Zhongshu Li, Nan-Zhu Fang
Excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is one of the reasons for the slow growth of mammalian preimplantation embryos. Peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) functions in the nuclear regulatory factor 2 (Nrf2) an…
15 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1085.1092
Research ArticleCommercial Fumigant Fitness and Bio-Pesticides Potential against Resistant Strains of Quarantine Insect Pests
Abdul Khaliq, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Afzal, Akhlaq Ahmad, Yasir Iftikhar
Food spoilage of perishable and other grains are seriously proliferated during storage by stored grain insect pests under variable conditions. Resistance development in insect pests against fumigants is a serious threat to effective commercial use of fum…
15 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1075.1084
Research ArticleEvaluation of Population Dynamics of Sucking Pests on Bt and Non Bt Cotton Cultivars
Azam Ali, Amjad Farooq
The purpose of current study was to highlight the population dynamics of sucking pests on Bt cotton varieties (Lalazar, IUB-33, Sitara-009and MNH-988) and one non-Bt (NIAB) varieties in Multan Southern Punjab, Pakistan. During 2014 to 2016, eggs count an…
15 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1093.1098- Research Article
Effect of Chlorpyrifos on Hematological and Seral Biochemical Components of Fish Oreochromis mossambicus
Shehzad Ghayyur, Sadia Tabassum, Munawar Saleem Ahmad, Naveed Akhtar, Muhammad Fiaz Khan
Effect of three concentrations (0.25, 0.75 and 1.25ppb) of chlorpyrifos administered for 96 h has been studied on hematological and seral biochemical components of Oreochromis mossambicus. RBCs, Hb and Hct decrease significantly (p < 0.05) indicating…
11 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1047.1052 
Research ArticlePopulation Size and Sex Ratio of Wintering Scaly-Sided Merganser Mergus squamatus in the Poyang Lake Water System, Jiangxi Province, China
Zhi Yijin, Shao Mingqin
The line transect method was used to examine the population size and sex ratio of the scaly-sided merganser Mergus squamatus (the merganser) in four rivers of the Poyang Lake water system, Jiangxi province, China. Spatial and temporal variations in popul…
11 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1067.1073
Research ArticleBreast Cancer Prognostic Indicators and Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphism (FokI and TaqI) in Pakistani Women
Amna Younus, Mariam Faiz, Abida Yasmeen
The aim of present study was to investigate vitamin D levels and vitamin D receptor (VDR) FokI and TaqI single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) genotypic frequency among different clinico-pathological features in Pakistani breast cancer patients. Newly di…
11 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1059.1066
Research ArticleEvaluation of Synthetic Insecticides and Essential Oils for the Management of Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)
Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Afzal, Yasir Iftikhar, Samina Khalid, Zahoor Hussain et al.
Citrus leafminer (CLM), Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) is a destructive insect pest of citrus nurseries as well as orchards in Pakistan. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of some synthetic insecticides a…
11 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1053.1058
Research ArticleAmeliorative Effect of Zinc and Multistrain Probiotic on Muscle and Bone Characteristics in Broiler Reared under Cyclic Heat Stress
Muqader Shah, Hafsa Zaneb, Saima Masood, Rifat Ullah Khan, Salahud Din, Shakirullah et al.
From day 22, a total of 280 day-old broiler chicks were allotted to seven groups with five replicates till 42 days. The groups were designated as T1, thermoneutral zone; T2, heat stressed (HS); T3, HS + zinc (Zn) supplementation (30 mg/kg); T4, HS + Zn (…
11 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1041.1046
Short CommunicationSeed Dispersal of an Endangered Kmeria septentrionalis by Frugivorous Birds in a Karst Habitat
Guo-hai Wang, Zai-xi Yang, Pan Chen, Wei-ning Tan, Chang-hu Lu
Seed dispersal and plant regeneration in particular habitats by frugivorous birds are of great concern. In this study, we recorded the bird’s seed foraging and dispersing behavior of local bird species to examine their role in dispersing seeds of Kmeria…
5 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.sc5- Research Article
Use of Factor Scores in Multiple Regression for Predicting Live Weight in Indigenous Savak Akkaraman Lambs
Adile Tatliyer, Sinan Bas, Serdar Yagci
The objective of this study is to predict live body weight from 12 different morphological traits measured from Savak Akkaraman lambs at three different periods (average 11 days after birth, weaning and at the beginning of grazing) using factor scores in…
5 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1035.1040 
Research ArticleVermicomposting by Eisenia fetida is a Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Technology for Better Nutrient Recovery and Organic Waste Management in Upland Areas of China
Syed Turab Raza, Zhu Bo, Zulfiqar Ali, Tang Jia Liang
Management and recycling of organic waste materials such as agricultural crops (wheat straw, rapeseed) and animal manure (pig manure, cow dung) is becoming an important issue in rapidly growing population. Vermicomposting by earthworms (Eisenia fetida) i…
5 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1027.1034- Short Communication
A Study on the Correlation of Serum Electrolytes and Trace Elements along with Associated Risk Factors in Diarrheic Buffalo and Cattle Calves
Fazal Abbas, Muhammad Ijaz, Zunaira Akhtar, Khalid Mehmood, Muhammad Zeeshan Hyder, Umair Iqbal
Diarrhea is a leading factor towards calf fatality and among common diseases of the calves worldwide which cause huge economic losses for the dairy and beef industry. For this study 120 clinically affected calves (n=60 cattle calves; n=60 buffalo calves)…
5 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.sc4 
ReviewExisting Status and Resurgence Strategies for Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis)
Iram Maqsood, Ke Rong
Recently merely two crocodile’s species has been enjoying this universe, and one of them is Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) who is at the edge of extinction in nature. Approximately, 130-150 individuals left in wild. Habitat loss is considered as…
4 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.rev2
Research ArticleIntraspecific Diversity Analysis of Rice Frogs, Fejervarya multistriata (Anura: Ranidae), Based on mtDNA D-Loop Sequences, in Tongren, Guizhou Province, China
Zhen-Yang Wu, Guang-Xin E, Hui Ran, Da-Hui Wang, Tian-You Yang
The rice frog, Fejervarya multistriata, is an amphibian that is widely distributed in Guizhou Province, China. In this study, we determined the diversity and phylogeography of 10 geographic populations (252 individuals) from Tongren, Guizhou Province using 516…
28 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1011.1016
Research ArticleDietary Protein Level in the Practical Diet of Yellowfin Seabream, Acanthopagrus arabicus, Juveniles for Optimum Growth Performance, Survival and Carcass Composition
Naveed Ahmad, Amjad Ali, Khan Mir Khan, Rafaqat Masroor, Noor ul Akbar, Muhammad Amin et al.
An experimental feeding trial was conducted to determine the optimum level of dietary protein on growth performance, feed utilization, survival and carcass composition of yellowfin seabream, Acanthopagrus arabicus. Five semi-purified experimental diets were fo…
28 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1003.1009