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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 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 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…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220301100328
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…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220710070739
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…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221102021120
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…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221124101151
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…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20221006131025
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 ArticleComparative 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 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…
16 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211124031155
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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