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Research ArticleUncovering the Role of Ribosomal Protein L8 in Milk Fat Synthesis Mechanisms in Yak Mammary Epithelial Cells
Nan Jiang, Chaochao Luo, Mingying Shao, Ziping Zheng, Qudrat Ullah, Muhammad Zahoor Khan et al.
The fat content in yak milk is higher than that in dairy cows, but the molecular mechanisms responsible for milk fat synthesis in yaks are still unclear. This study examined the regulatory mechanism of milk fat synthesis in yak mammary epithelial cells (YMECs)…
26 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230415100435
Research ArticleRole of Agricultural Areas as Shelters for Carnivores in a Desert Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz S. Alatawi
Habitat loss and prey species shortages represent serious issues for many wild carnivores. Carnivores may expand their search for prey and suitable habitat to cover a wide area, seeking alternative sources of food at different localities, including human-modif…
26 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230422050418
Research ArticleHepatoprotective Effects of Tamarix dioica Leaf Extracts on Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
Tahani Ahmad Al-Matrafi, Zuhair M. Mohammedsaleh, Mamdoh S. Moawadh, Waheeb S. Aggad, Rawabi Mohamed almuhimed, Zamzam Alhuwaymil et al.
This study aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of aqueous, methanolic, and ethanolic extracts of Tamarix dioica leaves against paracetamol-induced toxicity. In this study, 36 albino mice were randomly grouped into six groups, each consisting of six…
19 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230924082821
Research ArticleFish Species Composition, Distribution, and Community Structure of a Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot River Diyung, North East India
A.M. Ahmed, R. Dutta, H. Pokhrel, D. Nath, L. Mudoi, R. Sarmah et al.
The study provides information on the diversity, assemblage structure, distribution pattern, and composition of fish at several sampling locations along the river Diyung. In this study, fish fauna was collected from 8 selected stations of the river from Januar…
19 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220312070327
Research Article2,4 -Dinitrophenol Trans-Differentiate NIH3T3 Cells into Insulin Producing β-Cells
Shumaila Usman, Irfan Khan, Kanwal Haneef, Asmat Salim
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases worldwide. Type I diabetes is characterized by the degeneration of β-cells. The present study is an attempt in the search of a suitable and efficient way to enhance the transdifferentiation ability of mature fib…
19 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220801060807
Research ArticleAge-Related Changes in the Gut Microbiota Composition of Hog Deer (Axis porcinus)
Hui-juan Yan, Wei Wang, Jian-qiu Yu, Jun Yi, Li-li Niu, Hong-wei Chen et al.
Comprehensive investigation of gut microbiota composition is important for understanding digestive physiology in mammals. The hog deer (Axis porcinus) is a small mammal at high risk of extinction in the wild. In the present study, we sequenced the V4 region of…
19 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190729100714
Research ArticleEffect of Commercially Available Probiotics Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on the Body Composition of Grass Carp Fingerlings
Maqsood Jan, Muhammad Zubair Anjum, Zahir Muhammad, Misbah Farooq, Muhammad Qayash Khan, Shamim Akhter
The objective of current study was to evaluate the effect of commercially prepared probiotics (PREPRO) containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on body composition of grass carp (fingerlings). Grass carp is a fresh water fish of edible test and having multiple fe…
19 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230124170136
Research ArticleEfficacy of Dietary Supplementation with Phytase and Citric Acid on Whole-Body Composition and Hematological Parameters of Cyprinus carpio and Cirrhinus mrigala Fingerlings Fed on Canola Meal-Based Diet
A 90-day feeding trial was designated to evaluate how canola meal (CM)-based diet supplemented with phytase (PHY), citric acid (CA) affects whole-body composition, hematological parameters in Cirrhinus mrigala, PHY (, FTU/kg) levels were prepared. The fingerlings were fed at the rate of 5.0% of live fish body mass. Fifteen fish were randomly stocked into triplicate tanks for each of sixteen test diets. Significant (p<0.05) increase in crude protein (CP), crude fat (CF) was noticed in fish fed T12 (2.5% CA et al.
A 90-day feeding trial was designated to evaluate how canola meal (CM)-based diet supplemented with phytase (PHY) and citric acid (CA) affects whole-body composition and hematological parameters in Cirrhinus mrigala and Cyprinus carpio fingerlings. Sixteen exp…
19 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230101160121
Research ArticleFish Abundance and Diversity During Low and High Flow Seasons of River Ravi, Punjab, Pakistan
Hafiz Muhammad Ashraf, Hafiz Abdullah Shakir, Javed Iqbal Qazi
The present study used multivariate analysis to determine the fish species diversity of the river Ravi, Punjab, Pakistan. Eight sampling sites were surveyed during the year of 2020 to ascertain fish diversity and abundance. Diversity indices computed by using…
16 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230218100231
Research ArticleAcaricidal and Repellent Efficacy of Cinnamomum verum Essential Oil Against Rhipicephalus microplus Ticks
Muhammad Salman, Rao Zahid Abbas, Muhammad Kasib Khan, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood
The emergence of issues like non-target toxicity, drug residues and drug resistance has stressed the need to search for effective alternatives such as botanicals. Hence, the current research was aimed at the evaluation of acaricidal and repellent efficacies of…
16 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230519150520
Research ArticleDiversity and Activity Pattern of Sand Flies in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Endemic Tribal District Khyber, Pakistan
Muhammad Zahir Shah, Syed Basit Rasheed
Leishmaniasis is endemic for last more than one decade in the tribal district Khyber located in the north-west of Pakistan near Pak-Afghan border. The disease burden has increased during the time of war against terrorism in the tribal belt of Pakistan borderin…
16 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230306050312
Research ArticleMolecular Detection of Anaplasma marginale and Theileria annulata in Buffaloes by Using Duplex PCR from Sheikhupura, Jhang, and Rawalpindi Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
Saba Mehnaz, Farhan Ahmad Atif, Rao Zahid Abbas, Muhammad Kasib Khan, Muhammad Saqib
Tick and tick-borne pathogens are among the major threats to animal health and production causing huge economic losses in the form of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Due to the scarcity of epidemiological data and appropriate diagnostic methods,…
16 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230516170541
Research ArticlePost Thawed Quality of Tharparkar Bull Semen Extended in BioxcellTM and Tris-Based Egg Yolk Extenders Supplemented with Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol)
Abdullah Channo, Asmatullah Kaka, Akeel Ahmed Memon, Mool Chand Malhi, Muhammad Bakhsh, Qudratullah Kalwar et al.
The study was designed to determine the effect of Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) supplimentation into BIOXcell­­­TM and Tris based egg yolk extender on post-thawed quality of Tharparkar cattle bull semen. The research was carried out at Department…
16 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220523220514
Research ArticleEnhanced Neomycin Antibiotic Properties Through Proteolytic Enzyme in Escherichia coli Induced Infection in Broiler Chicks
Muhammad Shahkar Uzair, Muhammad Mushtaq, Muhammad Shuaib, Saqib Nawaz, Mehboob Ali, Faiz ur Rehman et al.
The study aimed to explore the beneficial aspect of serratiopeptidase (proteolytic enzyme) combined with low profile antibiotic (Neomycin) in chickens against the E. coli infection at the finisher stage. Both in-vitro and in-vivo studies were carried out to ev…
16 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221114101149
Research ArticleInsecticidal Efficacy of Geranium Oil Nanoemulsion and Synergism with Sesame Oil and their Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition
Shawky M Aboelhadid, Abdel-Azeem S Abdel-Baki, Khaled M Hassan, Samar M Ibrahium, Saleh Al-Quraishy, Ahmed O Hassan et al.
Nowadays, many studies have been carried out to develop new eco-friendly alternatives consequently, the essential oils (EOs) have acquired more interest due to their insecticidal activities, low harmfulness, and rapid degradation in the environment. Following…
13 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220418100455
Research ArticleThe Effects of Various High Dosage of α- Tocopherol and Ascorbic Acid in Tris Egg Yolk Extender on Post-Thawed Sperm Quality in Tropical Brahman Bulls
Langgeng Priyanto, Herdis, Santoso, Pradita Iustitia Sitaresmi, Tri Puji Priyatno, Rahma Isartina Anwar et al.
The primary causes of sperm quality decline during the freeze-thaw pathway are the peroxidation hazard caused by reactive oxygen species produced by the biological molecules of sperm. Alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) are two potent an…
13 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230131020144- Research Article
Broiler Chicks Growth Performance and Carcass Traits as Influenced by Feed Form and Enzyme Supplementation
Kh. Amber, S.G. Kotb, W.A. Morsy, W. Khalifa
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three feed forms (pellet, crumble and mash) with or without CIBENZA enzyme supplementing (0.005%) on growth performance, blood parameters, and carcass traits of broiler. A total number of 576 unsexed one-day-old Cobb…
13 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220802190806 - Research Article
Effect of Tamsulosin on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Elderly Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Ming Wang, Chaoqi Wang
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of tamsulosin combined with ginger moxibustion on lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly patients with prostatic hyperplasia. It provides basis and new way for the research and treatment of BPH. A tota…
13 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230228150209 
Research ArticleL-Carnitine Supplementation During In vitro Maturation of Egyptian Buffalo Oocytes Improved Embryo Yield and Decreased Blastocyst Apoptotic Rate
Shorouq Mohamed Omara, Ibrahim Saad El-Shamaa, Emad Abd-Elaziz Abd-Allah, Assmaa Abd-Allah Fathy, Essam-Eldin Tharwat, Mohammed Hamdy Farouk et al.
The reproductive performance of Egyptian buffalo might be determined by genetic variants, but it is also affected by environmental factors. The possible action of L-carnitine (LC) on the maturation of Egyptian buffalo oocytes has not been determined yet. This…
13 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220811160819
Research ArticlePolled Intersex Syndrome and Polledness in Goats: Molecular Aspects
Iwona Szatkowska, Jan Udała, Daniel Zaborski, Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska, Wilhelm Grzesiak, Małgorzata Wasielewska et al.
The aim of the present study was to confirm the presence of the polled intersex syndrome (PIS) deletion in hermaphroditic individuals and polled bucks, transmitting at least one of its copies to PIS individuals. Two sex-reversed animals (Czech White Improved a…
13 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220129110121