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Research ArticleFish Diversity and Water Quality in Different Zones of Upper River Indus Basin, Pakistan
Zaidi Zona, Zulfiqar Ali, Rida Ahmad, Irfan Zainab
Water quality assessment and freshwater fish diversity of cold-water Indus River, along a 400-kilometer stretch from Raikot (upstream) to Tarbela (downstream) was examined during 2019. The river channel was divided into five zones such as Raikot-Basha, Basha-D…
25 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20211018201037
Research ArticleEffect of Low Molecular Weight Heparin Calcium Combined with Argatroban on the Treatment, Vascular Endothelial Function, Inflammatory Factors and Serum Neurological Function in Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction
Xiaoli Yao, Xiaofang Yue, Yue Yang, Guobin Zhang
The objective of this study was to observe the effects of low-molecular-weight heparin calcium (LMWHC) combined with argatroban on the treatment, vascular endothelial function, inflammatory factors and neurological function in patient with acute cerebral infar…
25 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201117171128
Research ArticleSingle Step Detergent Assisted Extraction and Solubilization of the Recombinant Matrix Protein of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) and Development of ELISA for Detection of Anti-NDV Antibodies in Chickens
Zahra Naz, Fouzia Ismat, Muhammad Saleem, Mazhar Iqbal, Aamir Shehzad, Moazur Rahman
The matrix (M) protein is the most abundant structural protein in Newcastle disease virus (NDV), the causative agent of Newcastle disease (ND) in chickens. Owing to its highly conserved nature among NDV strains and also due to its pivotal role in the viral lif…
25 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210913180900
Research ArticleEffect of Inhibitor UNC0642 on Expression of G9a and Its Proliferative and Apoptotic Markers in Breast Cancer Cell Line MCF-7
Afifa Yaqub, Mehroze Amin, Qindeel Fatima, Rabail Hassan Toor, Saira Aftab, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
G9a is a lysine methyltransferase that has been reported to downregulate the expression of tumor suppressor genes in a variety of cancerous cells. The present study explores the anti-cancer activity of UNC0642, a novel potent inhibitor of G9a in MCF-7 breast c…
23 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220512100555
Research ArticleEffect of Metformin on P53 and its Interacting Partners in Breast Cancer Cell Line MCF-7
Mehroze Amin, Afifa Yaqub, Qindeel Fatima, Rabail Hassan Toor, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Metformin is known to favor p53 anti-cancer activity and promote apoptosis and cell senescence in cancer cells. It is also known to decrease the incidence of several cancers though it is not entirely true for breast cancer. In the present study, the effect of…
23 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220102211525
Research ArticleEfficacy of Anti-Müllerian Hormone in Predicting the Levels of Sex Hormones and Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Undergoing IVF-ET
Jiacheng Du, Yuping Cao
Our study aimed to explore the value of Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) level in sex hormone level and pregnancy outcome in patients with the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who underwent Invitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET). This study selected 200…
23 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210802080820- Research Article
Screening of Selected Canola Genotypes against Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi (K.) Hemiptera: Aphididae) through Antixenosis and Antibiosis Assays
Noor Muhammad, Shah Alam Khan
The study on categories of resistance in selected canola genotypes against mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) was conducted under glasshouse conditions, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar during growing seasons of 2018-2019. During this study, a total of tw…
23 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220418050415 
Research ArticleChemoprotective Effect of Daphnetin against Benzene Induced Leukemia Cancer via Alteration of CYP2E1
Junling Liu, Chen Sun, Qiao Yu, Yanzhi Liang, Shanshan Lin, Meng Tian
Leukemia is a malignant disease of blood forming tissue inducing the over-production of large number of immature blood cells that enter the peripheral blood. Leukemia considered as the 9th most common cancer in men and 12th in women. Available treatment for le…
23 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200113120109
Research ArticleEffect of Feeding Methods on Rumen Bacterial Flora in Chinese Tan Sheep Based on 16S rDNA High-throughput Analysis
Jie Zhang, Na Li, Tingting Guo, Dandan Hu, Xiaofeng XU, Lili Zhang
This study examined the effect of different feeding methods on the rumen bacterial flora of Tan sheep, a Chinese indigenous breed, using 16S rDNA high-throughput analysis. The rumen fluid was collected from 9-month-old Tan sheep that were either house-fed or g…
23 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190318130344
Research ArticleJava Sparrow Bird Sex Detection Through Texture Analysis and Beak Image Color
Agus Mulyono
Java sparrow is a member of a monomorphic group. Males and females have a physical appearance that looks the same, especially the color of their fur. Limited information regarding the characteristics and behavior of male and female Java sparrows can cause prob…
19 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220103230108
Research ArticleTime-Based Effects of Xanthium strumarium Extract on Rats
Hakan Kececi, Yasin Ozturk, M. Bahaeddin Dortbudak, Seda Yakut, Gurdal Dagoglu, Merve Ozturk
This study is aimed to determine the toxicity of Xanthium strumarium L. (cocklebur) or its seeds to human or an animal. Cocklebur, potentially toxic plants is found abundantly in meadows and pastures. One of the most significant ingredients that causes toxicit…
19 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210604140652
Research ArticleQuercetin Improves Liver Function, Decreases the Expression of Pro-apoptotic Proteins p53 and Bax and Increases the Antioxidant Defense of Hepatocytes in Aged Male Rats
Eman A. Al-Shahari, Eman R. ElBealy, Abdelhalim A. Alkhazendar, Abeer A. Alm-Eldeen
Aging is a natural biological process that leads to deterioration in the liver structures and functions due to oxidative stress and the reduction in the oxidative damage’s tolerance. Quercetin, a flavonoid has the ability to face the oxidative injury thr…
19 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20191117091137
Research ArticleEnamel Hypoplasia Analysis of Middle Miocene Mammals from Chabbar Syedan, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Khalil Nawaz, Muhammad Akbar Khan
The present article is the first ever report on occurrence of enamel hypoplasia (EH) in extinct mammals of Chabbar Syedan. Three types of EH were observed: single linear hypoplasia, multiple linear hypoplasia and pitting enamel hypoplasia. Single linear hypopl…
19 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201226111254
Research ArticleRole of Glutathione S Transferase Polymorphism in the Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Case Control Study
Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Imtiaz Shafiq, Amber Malik, Farmanullah Khan, Munir Ahmad Bhinder, Muhammad Sajjad
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are major health problems all over the world. Oxidative stress contributes an important pathological role in the development of CVDs. To counter this oxidative stress, the most important natural antioxidant defense mechanisms inc…
19 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20220118110100
Research ArticleEffect of Anthropogenic Disturbance Intensity on the Vigilance Mode of Wintering Hooded Crane (Grus monacha)
Xinran Wang, Lizhi Zhou
Wetland degradation has resulted in waterbirds choosing more habitats to forage and facing increased intensity of anthropogenic disturbance. Usually feeding in a large flock could provide safety by the vigilance partners through coordinated and synchronous vig…
19 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200210110243- Research Article
Effect of Sodium Hyaluronate and Betamethasone Injection in Knuckle Articular Cavity on Serum Inflammatory Factors and Metalloproteinase of Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Zhaojun Wang, Yang Zhou, Xinghua Song
The aim of this study was to observe the efficacy of injection of sodium hyaluronate combined with betamethasone into knuckle articular cavity in knee osteoarthritis treatment, and to analyze its effect on the prognosis of knee joint function. A total of 120 k…
16 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20200816180838 
Research ArticleEffect of Subclinical Coxiellosis (Q fever) on Selected Hematological and Serum Biochemical Variables of Naturally Infected Camels
Shujaat Hussain, Muhammad Saqib, Khurram Ashfaq, Zia ud Din Sindhu
Coxiellosis, a widely dispersed zoonotic disease due to Coxiella burnetii, serve as a key trade barrier and adversely influence the productive and reproductive potential of animals. The current investigation was designed to determine the selective hemato-bioch…
16 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210906110923- Research Article
Comparison of Fattening Performances and Meat Yield in Meat Type Kids and Lambs
Murat Durmuş, Nazan Koluman
The aim of the present study was to compare the fattening performance and carcass characteristics of the offsprings obtained from meat-type crossbreed sheep and goats. For this purpose, 10 head of lambs of the Cukurova Assaf type (75% Ost-Friz + 25% Awassi) an…
16 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210509160536 
Research ArticleEffects of Antibiotics on Growth Performance, Immune Response, and Intestinal Microflora of Broilers
Shahan Azeem, Muhammad Akram Muneer, Liaquat Ahmad, Sameera Akhtar, Talat Naseer Pasha
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of flavomycin, lincomycin, and zinc bacitracin on body growth, morphometery of immune organs, Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and avian influenza virus (AIV) antibody response, intestinal microflora, and feed effi…
16 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20210916080919
Research ArticleEffect of LncRNA TINCR on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hep-3B Cell Growth and Chemosensitivity
Guang Yin, Wencheng Kong, Yuqiang Shan, Jian Zhang, Rongchao Ying, Sixin Zheng
Present study was aimed to investigate the effect of LncRNA TINCR on the proliferation, invasion, migration and chemotherapy sensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma Hep-3B cells and its mechanism. In present study Hep-3B cells cultured in vitro were divided in…
16 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjz/20201024191032