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Research ArticleTemporal Changes in Genetic Diversity of Fenneropenaeus chinensis Populations from Jinzhou Bay: Implications for Management
Qi Liu, Weiyuan Li, Qi Zhang, Ziwei Wang, Rui Gao, Wenlei Liu et al.
Fenneropenaeus chinensis is an important fishery species in China. Hatchery-reared seeds have been released into the wild for improvement of shrimp productivity. Jinzhou bay is the major natural habitat and we used this location to temporally monitor the genet…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211104141137
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity and Population Genetics of Cuttlefish Sepiella japonica based on Newly Developed SSR Markers
Yingying Ye, Chengrui Yan, Kaida Xu, Jiji Li, Jing Miao, Zhenming Lü et al.
Cuttlefish Sepiella japonica, an economically valuable fishery resource that is considered as one of the four most famous sea products in China, has dramatically declined since the 1990s to near extinction, presumably due to over exploitation and environmental…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201120101123
Research ArticleTranscriptome Analysis of Cattle Embryos Based on Single Cell RNA-Seq
Jie Wang, Di Fang, Jianqing Zhao, Fei Huang, Bo Liu, Weikun Tao et al.
Over the past few years, transcriptome sequencing has been applied to livestock and poultry, helping to select and investigate candidate genes associated with important traits. Yet, so far, only a few studies have reported differences in single-cell transcript…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211016091046
Research ArticleEffect of MTOR Inhibitor Combined with Photodynamic Therapy on the Regulation of Cancer Stem Cells through Reactive Oxygen Species
Yakun Ge
To explore the mechanism of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor combined with photodynamic therapy to regulate cancer stem cells through reactive oxygen species (ROS). A2780 cell line was purchased from the American Type Culture Collection and cultu…
12 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210719120746
Research ArticleEffects of Shenxian Congee on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rats by NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Lianci He, Dingxi Bai, Chenxi Wu, Yizhu Zhong, Shi Chen, Xinru Bao et al.
The purpose of this study was to study the effect of Shenxian congee (SXC) in rats with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) on NF-κB signalling pathway and the expression of related factors. To reveal the relevant signal transduction mechanism in the treatmen…
8 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211029041044
Research ArticleLncRNALOXL1-AS1 Regulates the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Ovarian Cancer Cells by Targeting miR-761
Dajun Su, Tao Deng, Mingshui Xie
The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanism of lncRNALOXL1-AS1 regulating the proliferation and apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells by targeting miR-761. Ovarian cancer cells SKOV-3 and normal ovarian cells FTE187 were divided into groups ac…
8 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/202104090704433- Research Article
Increased Risk of Infertility, Marital Maladjustment and Psychological Morbidity in PCOS Patients of Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Amna Mushtaq, Asia Bibi, Nahid Kausar
The clinical manifestations of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have been linked with psychotic morbidity and infertility in the women of fertile age. Considering limited research data available about the psychological aspects in these patients, we conducted…
8 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210919130943 
Research ArticleEffects of Violet Light Radiation on Growth, Development and Reproduction of Scopula subpunctaria (Herrich-Schaeffer) at Different Instars
Li Qiao, Shubao Geng, Shibao Guo, Hongmin Liu, Jian Yin, Quan Zhang
Scopula subpunctaria (Herrich-Schaeffer) is one of the important pests in tea garden. To explore the effects of violet light on its growth, development and reproduction, the 2nd and 5th instar larvae were irradiated under light at the wavelengths of 400 and 42…
8 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210519100508
Research ArticleSpatio-temporal Pattern of Human Wildlife Conflict in Saiful Mulook National Park and its Vicinity
Karamat Shah, Muhammad Fiaz Khan, Zaib Ullah, Rashid Ali Khan, Sajid Mahmood, Naveed Akhtar et al.
Human–carnivore conflict is frequently defined as a clash that is the result of interaction among community and wildlife or events by humans or wildlife that has an unpleasant outcome on both. Intimidation caused by carnivore towards injuries to individu…
8 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211105221145
Research ArticleInfluence of the Nutritional Quality of Three Date Varieties on the Biological Parameters of the Date Moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae Zeller
Ayoub Hadjeb, Ismahane Lebbouz, Yasmine Adjami
The nutritional and allelochemical quality of the host plant plays an important role in the population dynamics of insects. The dates moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae is considered one of the most dangerous pests threatening date production in Algeria. Our results…
8 Jul 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20230103190145
Research ArticleNuclear and Cytoplasmic Maturation of In Vitro Matured Denuded Oocytes in the Presence of Gonadotrophins, Oestradiol and Insulin in Nili Ravi Buffalo
Beenish Shahid, Muhammad Ijaz Khan
The lower recovery of competent oocytes in buffalo species limits the commercialization of in vitro embryo production technology in field conditions. The present study aimed to improve the cytoplasmic and nuclear maturation of in vitro matured oocytes of Nili…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220219100226
Research ArticleGonadal Development and Fecundity of Swimming Crab Portunus segnis (Forskal, 1775) in Coastal Waters of Balochistan, Pakistan
Shazia Rasheed, Ehsan Ullah Mengal, Robina Manzoor, Azra Bano
This paper deals with a study of sexual maturity by gonadal development, fecundity and gonado-somatic uidex (GSI) of Portunus segnis from Balochistan, Pakistan. The size at sexual maturity attained by the study of gonads, showed that the smallest mature…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220302060306
Research ArticleThe Transcriptional Regulation Mechanism of Transgelin Gene in Colon Cancer Cells
Qi Zhuo, Yuanchun Yao, Meisongzhu Yang, Jinhua Chen, Miao Tian
The objective of this study was to explore the transcriptional regulation mechanism of transgelin gene in colon cancer cells. HT29 cells were randomly divided into three groups: CON group, TGT group and DGT group. The transgelin gene was sub-cultured in the co…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201103051110
Research ArticleAssessing the Quality of Bovine Embryos Derived from Metabolically Stressed Oocyte during Maturation using TUNEL
M.A.M.M. Shehab-El-Deen, S.A. Al-Dobaib, K.A. Al-Sobayil
The current research aimed to assess apoptotic cell ratio (ACR) via TUNEL staining in bovine embryos produced in vitro from oocytes matured in stressful conditions of elevated concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs). The maturation conditions in t…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210312230306
Research ArticleEffect of Heavy Metal Pollution on the Blood Biochemical Parameters and Liver Histology of the Lethrinid Fish, Lethrinus harak from the Red Sea
Zaki Al-Hasawi, Reda Hassanine
Heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems are a matter of serious concern, and adversely affect the fish health. Herein, 44 specimens of the fish Lethrinus harak were trapped in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, from a severely polluted site. Another 32 specimens of this fi…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220223170218
Research ArticleIn Silico Analysis of Genome Wide Non-Synonymous Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Pakistan
Umer Farooq, Nimra Murtaza, Abubakar Siddique, Bilal Saleem, Obaid Ur Rehman, Nageen Zahra et al.
Genomic selection programs for yield enhancement and disease resistance have become a reality with the availability of highly detailed genomic information. This information is critical to highlight genetic polymorphisms related with economically important trai…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211221081250- Research Article
Effect of Heavy Metal Pollution on the Blood Biochemical Parameters and Liver Histology of the Lethrinid Fish, Lethrinus harak from the Red Sea
Zaki Al-Hasawi, Reda Hassanine
Heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems are a matter of serious concern, and adversely affect the fish health. Herein, 44 specimens of the fish Lethrinus harak were trapped in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, from a severely polluted site. Another 32 specimens of this fi…
23 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220223170218 
Research ArticleMolecular Analysis of Interleukin-10 Gene for -1082 G/A Polymorphism in Breast Cancer Patients
Muhammad Aijaz, Nasir Mahmood, Ghulam Mujtaba, Imran Riaz Malik
One in every nine Pakistani women has become breast cancer patients. Genetic polymorphisms of the Interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene were studied at position -1082 (G/A) in breast cancer patients in the Pakistani population. Breast cancer patients (n= 200) were recru…
13 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220228180254
Research ArticleSupplementation of Moderate and High Doses of Vitamin E in the Practical Diet of Labeo rohita: Effects on Growth, Proximate Composition, Lipid Peroxidation and Fatty Acid Profile
Mahroze Fatima, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Bilal, Ayesha Khizar
Vitamin supplementation beyond the requirement level show therapeutic effect. Vitamin E being an antioxidant has become very attractive to reduce oxidation and improve overall performance of fish. Two adequate (100, 150 mg/kg) and two high levels (1000, 1500 m…
13 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220423080405
Research ArticleEffect of Pre and Post-Surgical Correction of Left Displacement Abomasum on Oxidative Stress, Metabolic Status and Hematological Profile Changes in Serum of Dairy Cows of Pakistan
Muhammad Rizwan, Hamid Akbar, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Arif Khan, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Muhammad Abid Hayat et al.
This study was aimed to evaluate the oxidative stress status (malondialdehyde, MDA; catalase, CAT), metabolic status (beta hydroxybutyric acid, BHBA; nonesterified fatty acid NEFA) and hematological changes (hemoglobin, total leucocytes, red blood cells, neutr…
13 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220221120204