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Research ArticleFrequency and Genotype Distribution of Hepatitis C Virus in Pakistan
Rimsha Ijaz, Rida Zahra, Naseer Ali Shah, Haroon Ahmed, Nazish Bostan, Sadia Sattar
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality which imparts serious threats to people around the world. The principal causes of hepatitis C disease transmission in Pakistan, a developing country with a high incidence rate, are un…
13 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211006071021
Research ArticleAssessment of Bacterial Composition of Locally Processed Back-Slopped Yogurt Through Next-Generation Sequencing
Razia Sultana, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Ghulam Murtaza, Shahid Mahmood
Yogurt is a healthy food consumed all over the world by people of all groups. It contains bacterial microbiota, which has positive effects on the health of its consumers. For decades yogurt has been prepared traditionally by the method of back-slopping. Recent…
13 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220619100617
Research ArticleUltrastructure of the Tongue of the German Mast Goose (Anser anser) by Scanning Electron Microscopy Before and After Plastination
Saime Betül Baygeldi, Barıs Can Güzel, Ramazan Ilgün, Zait Ender Özkan
The aim of this study was to compare the micro anatomy of the tongue in German mast geese with other bird species by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. In addition, by applying the silicone plastination technique to the tongue, it is aimed to compare…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220602220636
Research ArticleDetection of Two Missense Substitutions in Gene EPM2B in Patients of Myoclonic Epilepsy from Balochistan
Akram Ali Baloch, Adeel Ahmad, Kaleem U. Kakar, Sara Naudhani, Samiullah Khan, Agha Muhammad Raza et al.
Epilepsy is categorized as third most common chronic brain disorder. It is regarded as an enduring tendency to produce seizures. A type of epilepsy known as lafora disease is autosomal recessive progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) with onset in teenage years…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220410000400
Research ArticleAssociation of Epidemiological and Hematological Parameters with Repeated Spontaneous Miscarriages During First-Trimester of Pregnancy: A Case Control Study
Nazia Haider, Asia Bibi, Nahid Kausar
We aimed to investigate the association of first trimester repeated spontaneous miscarriages with hematological profile, blood group and age. This case-control study was conducted at the laboratories of Zoology department The Women University Multan and the De…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210921080916- Research Article
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Astragaloside IV on Growth performance, Inflammatory, and Antioxidant Status of Holstein Male Calves
Yafang Wang, Fugui Jiang, Haijian Cheng, Yifan Liu, Chen Wei, Ce Liu et al.
Holstein male calves were selected to study the effects of supplementing diets with Astragaloside IV (ASIV) on growth performance, inflammatory, and antioxidant functions. The calves were assigned to four treatment groups with six calves each in a completely r…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200202100242 
Research ArticleCompatible and Non-Compatible Interaction of Rice Germplasms against Rice Leaf Folder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Khwaja Junaid, Shah Alam Khan
The rice leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Gueee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is major leaf feeding pest of rice, Oryza sativa L. (Poaceae), and is widely distributed throughout the rice producing countries in Asian, causing considerable yield losses. Cultiva…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220920060917
Research ArticleCissus quadrangularis (Hexane Fraction) Inhibits RANK-L Induced Osteoclast Differentiation of Murine Macrophage RAW264.7 Cell Line
Rabail Hassan Toor, Raazia Tasadduq, Jane B. Lian, Janet L. Stein, Gary S. Stein, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Amid the numerous health concerns faced by the world, osteoporosis a silent epidemic is a major health concern, since it affects millions of people all around the world. Recognizing the limited treatment options for osteoporotic patients, along with their long…
6 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220312001022
Research ArticleOptimization of Calcium and Phosphorous Ratio in the Pract ical Diet of Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Sehrish Ishtiaq, Mahroze Fatima, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Noor Khan, Muhammad Bilal, Maryam et al.
An experiment of 90-days was performed to investigate the effects of dietary calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and their interaction on growth, whole-body composition, nutrient digestibility and mineralization of silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (average in…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220515090536
Research ArticleCurrent Status of Fish Diversity and Abundance at Panjnad Headworks Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Saima Naz, Ahmad Manan Mustafa Chatha, Rifat Ullah Khan, Saba Iqbal, Nimra Amjad, Azka Kiran et al.
Present study is conducted to collect the information about current fish diversity at famous public place at Panjnad Headworks, Punjab, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. All fish samples were collected from three different sites (Panjnad, Abasia, Abu Dhabi canal) during F…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220411080448
Research ArticleProduction of Stable Serum Albumin Fused Streptokinase in Pichia pastoris
Saad Tahir, Nadeem Ahmed, Mohsin Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Akram, Rabia Abbas, Kausar Malik
Streptokinase (SK) is a thrombolytic and fibrinolytic protein (47kDa), naturally produced by beta-hemolytic streptococci. Purified SK is used for many blood circulatory complications, i.e., myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and pulmonary embolism. In this…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220426080426
Research ArticleCorrelation between Ultrasonographic Findings of Lower Extremity Vascular Disease and Plaque Formation and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Haiyan Nan, Ran Feng, Guiling Zhang, Jingqin Liu
This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the ultrasonographic findings of lower extremity vascular disease and plaque formation and the formation of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this study recorded pa…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201114151119
Research ArticleEffect of Supplementary Crushed Rapeseed on Ewes and Lambs Performance of Salt Range Sheep
Momina Raheem, Muhammad Fiaz, Muhammad Mushtaq, Umana Niazi, Evelyn Saba, Mansoor Abdullah
Study was designed with aim to determine varying levels of supplementary crushed rapeseed (CRS) a month before and two months after lambing on ewe’s and lamb’s performance in Salt Range sheep. Pregnant sheep (n = 12) were chosen and divided into 3…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220513100515
Research ArticleEffect of Cage and Floor Rearing System on the Reproductive Performance and Immunocystochemistry of Pituitary Cells of Broiler Breeders
Waqas Alam, Sar Zamin Khan, Rifat Ullah Khan
A total of 200 broiler breeders (22 weeks old) having uniform body weight were selected and randomly distributed into cage (60.96 × 60.96 × 53.34 cm) and floor housing systems having 90 females and 10 males. Each group was subdivided into three rep…
1 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220701050728- Research Article
Comparative Study of the Nutritional Composition of Wild and Farmed White-Spotted Conger, Conger myriaster
Yongming Zhang, Yuyu Wang, Jing Jia, Sihe Zhang, Xiaohua Guo, Aihua Sun et al.
The proximate composition, amino acid, fatty acid and mineral elements of wild and farmed Conger myriaster muscle were compared. Results indicated that the lipid content of farmed fish was significantly higher, while moisture content was significantly lower th…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220223090232 
Research ArticleDNA Markers Based Genetic Polymorphism in Natural Populations of Channa marulius
Mamona Jabeen, Sumra Naz, Hina Amjad, Khalid Abbas, Sajid Abdullah, Muhammad Anjum Zia et al.
Characterization of freshwater fish species using molecular markers is important for their management regarding the evaluation of the potential genetic effects induced by anthropogenic interventions. The genetic variability among five natural populations of Ch…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210812100840
Research ArticlePulicaria odora Protects Domestic Male Pigeons (Columba livia domestica) Exposed to a Long Photoperiod from Cypermethrin-induced Seasonal Reproductive Impairment
Omar Berkani, Souheila Slimani, Nora Sakhraoui, Cherif Abdennour
The present study was conducted to assess whether Pulicaria odora (PO) aqueous extract could serve as a protective agent against the toxic impacts of two doses of cypermethrin (CYP) on the seasonal reproduction of domestic males pigeons (Columba livia domestic…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220511120504- Research Article
Caprine Prion Gene Polymorphisms in Main Northern Cyprus Goat Breeds
Meryem Betmezoğlu, Dilek Arsoy, Mahmut Çerkez Ergören
The administration of genetic breeding programs to eradicate transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in goat and sheep is crucial for animal breeding, health and welfare, together with food safety and security. Goat production and indigenous goat breeds (Cyp…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220526120502 
Research ArticleThe Potential Role of Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Conditioned Medium in the Suppression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Vitro: Modulation of Apoptosis
Mahmoud Abdelhady Metwally, Mona Abdelftah Ali, Farouk Abdelmohdy, Mohamed Kassab, Tarek Kamal Abouzed, Khalil Fathy Abou-Easa
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) can home to cancerous cells and suppress their growth. However, few studies have investigated the impact of conditioned medium harvested from BMMSCs on carcinogenesis. This study investigated the effect of BMMSCs-con…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220316180305
Research ArticleEvaluation of Wound Healing and Anti-Oxidative Activity of Acacia Honey and N-Acetylcysteine in Sprague Dawley Rats
Fatima Ali, Rimsha Tahir, Tahir Rehman Samiullah
Honey has been widely used in the treatment of wound as dressing for the last thousands of years, however its effectiveness in clinical trials not yet been fully recognized. It is now known that honey acts as a biologic wound dressing with multiple bioactiviti…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210809080821