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Unveiling polymorphism and protein structure prediction insights in diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 and telethonin genes of Egyptian buffalo JoBAZ Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Sahar M. Helalia, Aida I. El Makawy, Neama I. Ali, Nagwa H. A. Hassan, Mohamed S. Hassanane
The Egyptian buffalo has a sizable impact on Egypt's agricultural sector and food supply. It is regarded as the main dairy animal and an important source of red meat. This study aimed to detect the polymorphisms of the DGAT1 and TCAP genes and assess the potential impact of the discovered nsSNPs on the stability of the tertiary structure polypeptides of selected genes in Egyptian buffalo. Allele identification
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Termite species and functional diversity as determined by vegetation and edaphic characteristics in a savanna ecosystem JoBAZ Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Zodwa Madonsela, Cebisile N. Magagula
Savanna ecosystems support a diversity of biota and are influenced by vegetation and edaphic characteristics, shaping resident communities. This study was carried out at Mlawula nature reserve, a protected savanna ecosystem to determine impacts of vegetation and edaphic characteristics on termite species and functional diversity, as well as their activity. Termites were sampled from November 2017 to
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Concentration and risk assessment of Cryptosporidium infection associated with exposure to the Njoro River, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru, Kenya JoBAZ Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Walter Miding’a Essendi, Charles Inyagwa Muleke, Elick Onyango Otachi
Cryptosporidium is a gastrointestinal pathogen. The oocysts are transmitted through the environment, and drinking contaminated water is one particular route. There is heavy pollution of Cryptosporidium in Njoro River, the main source of drinking water for humans and animals around the watershed. However, there is no information on the parasite concentration and estimated health risk exposed to these
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Preliminary monosodium glutamate-induced changes in mammary gland receptors and gene expression, water channel, oxidative stress, and some lactogenic biomarkers in lactating rats JoBAZ Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Nachamada Solomon Emmanuel, Ibrahim Gaya Bako, Ibrahim Samaila Malgwi, Yusuf Tanko, Ejike Daniel Eze, Hajara Ali Umar, Munira Aliyu, Abdulmalik Muhammad, Aliyu Mohammed
Changes induced by monosodium glutamate (MSG) can negatively impact milk production and secretion, among other adverse effects. This study aimed to investigate the effects of MSG consumption on receptor gene expression and quantification of hormones and receptors, as well as oxidative stress biomarkers and other lactogenic parameters in lactating animals. Twenty-four female Wistar rats, nine weeks
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Proposal of a mosquito control plan of Smir-Restinga region (north-west of Morocco) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Mariam El Joubari, Anass Louah, Oumnia Himmi
The present study conducted on mosquitoes in the region of Restinga Smir, located in the north-west of Morocco, attempts to provide a scientific platform for an appropriate mosquito control plan for this tourism spot. The aim of this plan is to perfect the methods of the means of mosquito control for an effective fight against mosquitoes in this area, known for their strong nuisance (bites) and their
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Liver and mucous secretion enzymatic biomarkers of Eobania vermiculata treated with some newly synthesized acrylamide derivatives JoBAZ Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Esam M. Emara, Maher A. El-Sawaf, Rasha F. Khalifa
Acrylamide derivatives have a potential biological activity as well as acting as precursors in many organic syntheses. Moreover, acrylamides and their derivatives cause convulsions and diffused damage to different sections of the nervous system of infected animals. Novel copper and zinc chelates originated from (E)-3-(4-bromophenyl)-2-cyanoacrylamide (L1), and (E)-2-cyano-3-(4-nitrophenyl)acrylamide
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Antilithiatic effect of Triticum aestivum against sodium oxalate-induced lithiasis in rat model JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Amany A. Sayed
The present study pointed to evaluate the role of Triticum aestivum ethanolic extract (TAEE) in prophylactic and curative regimens on sodium oxalate (NaOx)-prompted lithiasis. Forty-eight rats were divided into the following regimen’s group (24 rats/regimen). Groups I, II, III, and IV served as prophylactic groups and divided as: group I is a vehicle control received 5% DMSO (vehicle). All the remaining
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A novel pyrazole–pyridine derivative (PPD) targets specific biological pathways in the larval stages of the northern house mosquito Culex pipiens Linnaeus (Diptera: Culicidae) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Doaa Shehata Mohamed, Nawal A. Al-Fuhaid, Ahmed Abdou O. Abeed, Ahmed M. A. Ibrahim
Mosquitoes cause a variety of health problems in humans and pets. So, the control of mosquito larvae is one of the best ways to avoid health problems arising from diseases transmitted by these insects. There are various control mechanisms including mechanical, biological and chemical control. The latter, despite the presence of some obstacles associated with its use, is preferred because of its ability
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Pangenomics of the cichlid species (Oreochromis niloticus) reveals genetic admixture ancestry with potential for aquaculture improvement in Kenya JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-10-08 John G. Mwaura, Clabe Wekesa, Kiprotich Kelvin, Ang’ienda Paul, Philip A. Ogutu, Patrick Okoth
Nile tilapia has a variety of phenotypes suitable for aquaculture farming, yet its entire gene pool with potential for breeding climate ready strains in resource-limited settings remains scanty and poorly documented. SNP calling has become increasingly popular in molecular genetic studies due to their abundance and precision in estimating and identifying an organism’s genetic makeup. SNPs are versatile
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Evaluation of Galleria mellonella immune response as a key step toward plastic degradation JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Abeer Elmekawy, Mohamed Elshehaby, Samy Saber, Tahany Ayaad
Plastic's remarkable durability presents a significant challenge for our planet, leading to widespread environmental damage. However, some organisms, such as Galleria mellonella larvae, have shown a unique capability to consume and degrade plastic, offering potential solutions to plastic pollution. In this study, we investigated the response of G. mellonella larvae to different diets, including artificial
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Dietary assessment across various life stages of seven-spotted lady beetle Coccinella septempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Sohail Abbas, Muneer Abbas, Aleena Alam, Xiao Feng, Ali Raza, Muhammad Shakeel, Weibo Qin, Xiao Han, Rizhao Chen
Coccinella septempunctata (L.) is an important predator in fighting against aphids on edible crops and vegetables. However, to establish a successful mass-rearing technique, it is crucial to determine the optimal diets for larvae, pupae, and adults in terms of fecundity, longevity, and ingredient ratios. The current study aims to learn more about the biology of ladybird beetle using both artificial
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The collagen enhancement by Spirulina extract in intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging in albino rat JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Khaled Sharafeldein, Hanan Ayesh, Safwatt Salama, Azza M. Marei
The aging of the skin is considered a cumulative process that is classed as intrinsic or extrinsic. Environmental factors like sun exposure and air pollution are considered the main cause of extrinsic aging. Mainly, intrinsic aging reflects the genetic background and depends on time. Spirulina platensis unicellular blue–green algae have a variety of biological and nutritional activities because of
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Proanthocyanidin and sodium butyrate synergistically modulate rat colon carcinogenesis by scavenging free radicals and regulating the COX-2 and APC pathways JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Elsayed I. Salim, Sameh M. S. El-Halawany, Hanaa A. Hassan, Ezar H. Hafez
The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of sodium butyrate (NaB), grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE), or their combination against dimethylhydrazine (DMH)-induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) formation, which is a proxy for colon carcinogenesis in the rat colon. After inducing colon cancer, all treatments markedly decreased the overall numbers of ACF, with the NaB–GSPE combination
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Relationship pattern of enteric bacterial load and assessed micronutrients in the gut of Clarias gariepinus fish sampled in the Ibadan municipal zone JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Samuel Bem Umma, Adams Ovie Iyiola, Ibrahim Adeshina
Farmed fish are faced with factors like microflora and micronutrients that could impact their prime health. There is no clear understanding of some specific bacterial flora amidst micronutrients in the gut of the African sharp-tooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus); hence, this study investigated the encountered bacterial flora, micronutrients and their interactions with the aid of standard microbiological
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Macroanatomical investigations of the skulls of both genders of Heliosciurus gambianus (Gambian sun squirrel) and Funisciurus anerythrus (Thomas’s rope squirrel) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Olumayowa Olawumi Igado, Omowumi Moromoke Femi-Akinlosotu, Afeez Olumide Akibu
The skull shape and morphometry have been used by several researchers to differentiate and classify species, breeds and also to age the specimen. This study highlights details of the gross morphometry of the skulls of two species of squirrels, Heliosciurus gambianus and Funisciurus anerythrus, using both sexes. A total of thirty-one (31) linear morphometric parameters were measured on each skull specimen
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The influence of temporal variation of some limnological parameters on finfish assemblage in Osun River, Nigeria. JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Adams Iyiola, Adetola Jenyo-Oni
Anthropogenic activities is a major factor that determines the condition and sustainability of an environment. The nature and type of activities will determine the health, ecosystem services and general well-being of the environment. These activities have increased as a result of industrialization and urbanization, notwithstanding pressure on fish species for balanced nutrition and economic returns
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Susceptibility of processed and stored cassava, plantain, yam, and cocoyam to coffee bean weevil (Araecerus fasciculatus De Geer) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Joy Oluwafunke Adeoti, Olaniyi Charles Ogungbite, Olufemi Samson Salami, Olusola Olasumbo Odeyemi
Coffee bean weevil (Araecerus fasciculatus DeGeer) (Coleoptera: Anthribidae) infestation is a major challenge affecting processed, dried, and stored foods globally. However, the growth performance of this insect pest in processed and stored cassava, plantain, yam, and cocoyam is poorly understood. Resolving this will guide future biotechnological efforts on these food products. In the study, the susceptibility
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Effects of dietary supplementation of Parkia biglobosa pulp on growth performance and physiological status of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Olarinke Victoria Adeniyi, Adenike Senorita Norman, Steven Onojobi
The present study investigated the effect of dietary Parkia biglobosa pulp (PBP) on the growth performance and blood profile of mixed sex Clarias gariepinus. The PBP meal was supplemented with the basal diets at 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0% and fed to C. gariepinus fingerlings for 12 weeks. Supplementing the diets of C. gariepinus with 1.0–2.0% PBP enhanced (P < 0.05) the weight gain, specific growth
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From agricultural waste to chicken feed using insect-based technology JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Daniel Dzepe, Hervé Mube Kuietche, Ornela Magatsing, Félix Meutchieye, Paulin Nana, Timoléon Tchuinkam, Rousseau Djouaka
This study investigates the potential of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae to recycle agricultural waste into larval biomass for chicken feed, and was carried out at the University of Dschang, Cameroon in 2020. Fruit waste consisting of papaya, pineapple and orange peels, and cocoa pods from local sources were used for this study. They were first grinded, and the fruit waste was subjected directly to
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Anatomical and histological study on the tongue of two different species Ptychadena mascareniensis and Hemidactylus turcicus from the Egyptian environment JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-04-29 Zainab SH. Abdel Moghith, Maiada M. Salama, Basma N. Hassan, Ebrahim Y. Abdelkader, Ola H. El-Habit
The tongue plays definite and important role in simplifying food intake and also, exhibits significant morphological distinctions to acclimatize the environment. This study aimed to investigate the variations in gross and microscopic anatomy of the tongue in two tetrapod classes Ptychadena mascareniensis from class: Amphibia and Hemidactylus turcicus from class: Reptilia to correlate the structure
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Molecular and phenotypic characterization of Hemicriconemoides rosae (Rathour et al., 2003) from mustard rhizosphere in India JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Himani Sharma, Ashok Kumar Chaubey
Nematodes belonging to Genus Hemicriconemoides, commonly known as sheathoid nematodes, damaged many fruits, vegetables and cash crops, worldwide. A survey has been conducted in the agricultural fields of Bulandshahr district to find out the plant-parasitic nematodes load. A total of 85 soil samples were collected from mustard fields of Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh and processed for the presence
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Antiurolithiatic effect of a polyherbal formulation against sodium oxalate-induced urolithiasis in rats JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Amany A. Sayed, Amel M. Soliman, Sohair R. Fahmy, Rasha Hosny
The present study assesses the role of polyherbal formula (LACTN) against sodium oxalate (NaOx)—stimulated urolithiasis prophylactic and curative. Forty-eight rats were separated into the following regimen’s groups: Groups I, II, III, and IV (prophylactic groups). Group I (control group) received saline as vehicle. Group II (urolithiatic group) received 70 mg NaOx / kg b.wt, i.p. Groups III and IV
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Comparative morphology of sensilla of antennae, maxillary and labial palpi of adult Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), with specific reference to the typology and possible functions JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-03-24 Mervat A. Seada, Amal M. Hamza
The lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a cosmopolitan insect pest of stored cereal grains. In this study, the fine morphology of antennae, maxillary and labial palpi as well as the typology, morphology and distribution of associated sensilla were comprehensively examined by scanning electron microscopy. On antennae, six types of sensilla were identified, s. trichodea
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Temporal changes in plankton diversity in relation to hydrographical characteristics at Perumal Lake, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Annamalai Aravinth, Radhakrishnan Kannan, Gunasekaran Chinnadurai, Narasimman Manickam, Piliyan Raju, Pachiappan Perumal, Perumal Santhanam
The fresh water environment supports the productivity of phyto- and zooplankters and fin and shell fishes. The rate of fish productivity of an aquatic ecosystem solely depends on the rate of plankton productivity, and which in turn critically depend on the concentration and variation of hydrographical features. The current investigation was focused on the distributional pattern of phyto- and zooplankton
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Effects of potassium bromate on Rattus norvegicus brain antioxidant markers, acetylcholinesterase activity, and DNA fragmentation: investigation of therapeutic effect of Allium cepa JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-03-19 Solomon Tsekohol Agu, Akintola Ahmed Alabi, Deborah Oluwaseun Meshioye, Michael Adedapo Gbadegesin, Oyeronke Adunni Odunola
Allium cepa is well-known for its antioxidant capabilities and contains potent antioxidant quercetin (3, 30, 4, 5, 7-pentahydroxyflavone). We investigated the therapeutic effects of aqueous extract of Allium cepa (AEAC) that is quercetin-rich against potassium bromate (KBrO3)-induced oxidative damage in the brains of male Wistar rats using biochemical, immunohistochemical, and histological markers
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Seasonal fluctuations of antioxidant enzymes and biochemical compositions of Apis mellifera adansonii L. from three ecological zones of Nigeria JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Julius Akolawole Bamidele, Adewumi Babatunde Idowu, Kehinde Olutoyin Ademolu, Adedoyin Adebola Osipitan, Samson Adisa Rahman
The ability of honeybees to survive and sustain honey production depends on their ability to adapt to their environment. This study evaluated the seasonal fluctuations of antioxidant activities and biochemical compositions of honeybees, Apis mellifera adansonii L. from rainforest, guinea savannah and derived savannah zones of Nigeria during three seasonal periods (onset of rain, wet season and dry
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Stock identification of Congaturi halfbeak (Hyporhamphus limbatus): insight into conventional and truss-based morphometrics JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Sarower Mahfuj, Sk Injamamul Islam, Sharmin Sultana Jinia, Md. Firoj Hossain, Usman Atique
Wild fish stocks continuously decline in Bangladeshi rivers and oxbow lakes. Small indigenous fish species management solely depends on their population status and conservation. This study aimed to determine the population status of Hyporhamphus limbatus, in Southwestern Bangladesh using conventional and truss morphological characteristics. A total of 174 fish samples were procured from monsoon season
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Ameliorating effect of blueberry consumption on energy drink-induced testicular damage in rats: histological and immunohistochemical study JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Turki M. Al-Shaikh, Nisreen Abdullah Rajeh
Energy drinks prevent fatigue and increase physical and cognitive performance; however, they also inflict toxic effects on the body. Blueberry (BB) possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study aimed to assess the possible the therapeutic effects of BB on testicular damage in adult male Wistar albino rats induced by administering the energy drink Code Red. Thirty adult rats
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A scoping review of the impact of heat stress on the organs of the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-03-05 Abdurrahman Abdulkadir, Deran Reddy
Heat stress negatively affects poultry welfare, including the Japanese quail, especially in sub-Saharan African countries. The quail is vital to research and protein food security, which are affected by global warming. This study identified and reviewed the literature on the impact of heat stress on the Japanese quail organs to provide context for the problem and ways to mitigate it. Eligible studies
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Hydro-climatic consequences on zooplankton diversity and abundance in perennial Vavuniya reservoir and seasonal Thandikulam reservoir in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-02-26 Chamali Dinuka Kottage, Anton Emmanuel Selvakumar Patrick
Zooplankton exhibit strong responses for minute changes in their habitat. Therefore, this study intended to investigate the impacts of hydro-climatic factors and related water quality variables on zooplankton abundance and diversity in the perennial Vavuniya reservoir (VR) and seasonal Thandikulam reservoir (TR), Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. Zooplankton diversity and abundance showed some peculiarities between
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Diversity and species richness of butterfly in soraipung range of Dehing Patkai National Park, Assam, India JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Renu Gogoi, Abhijit Chetry, Anubhav Bhuyan
The present study deals with the butterfly diversity in Soraipung Range of Dehing Patkai National Park. The site was chosen on the basis that it lies in between Eastern Himalaya and Indo-Burma which is acclaimed as global biodiversity hotspot. A total of 92 butterfly species belonging to 5 families were recorded during the study of which 13 species were listed as protected under various schedules of
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Bioprospective studies of pigmented ink from Sepioteuthis lessoniana and its molecular identification using CO1 gene JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-01-30 M. S. Sumi, B. Thazeem, K. S. Sunish
The present-day world is teeming with numerous diseases due to the changing environment. The enormous growth of population has overburdened the prevailing resources of drugs; hence, drug manufacturers are in the lookout to develop effective and safe drugs in the pharmaceutical field. Marine environment is well known for its secondary metabolites, having a high potential in the research world of medicines
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Influence of habitat heterogeneity on avian diversity in the Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir Himalaya JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-01-29 Aadil Hussain Bhat, Altaf Hussain Mir, Samina Amin Charoo
The value of local and regional landscapes for avian conservation requires a thorough understanding of the diversity and structure of bird communities. Avifauna serves as an important biological indicator in monitoring the health of an ecosystem or environment. The present study was conducted to examine the relationship between avian diversity, richness, composition and habitat characteristics at the
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Assessment ameliorative role of fenugreek seeds and germinated fenugreek seeds on pancreatic and testicular gentamicin toxicity of male Swiss albino mice JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Hamad, Sherin Ramadan, Anwar, Hend M., Diab, Marwa S. M.
Gentamicin is one of aminoglycoside antibiotic used for treatment of many infections due to its availability and less cost. The aim of this study aimed to assess the modulation effect of fenugreek seed and its germinated seeds on pancreatic and testicular toxicity induced by gentamicin in male Swiss albino mice. Forty male albino mice were divided into four treatment groups as follows: (1) control
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Biomarkers as ecological indices in monitoring the status of market fish JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Nagarani, N., Krishnaveni, G., Dharshini, V. Dhivya, Manohari, K. Gowri, Jeyapandi, Monisha Archana, Mariappan, Pandiselvi Vinothini, Sangeetha, R.
Environmental contamination has become a major concern over the past few decades, drawing the attention of numerous researchers from both developed and developing nations. The aquatic system serves as the primary sink for the disposal of garbage, which has a negative impact on the aquatic environment and biota. The reality is that heavy metals cannot be totally removed from the ecosystem because they
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Gentiana lutea attenuates hepatotoxicity induced by ketoconazole in rats by fortifying the cellular antioxidant defense system JoBAZ Pub Date : 2023-01-07 Hamza, Alaaeldin Ahmed, Gamel, Mona, Abdalla, Ali, Abdalla, Youssef, Amin, Amr
Ketoconazole (KET) is a broad-spectrum antifungal drug that has been reported to induce hepatotoxicity in humans and animals. The safe guarding response of Gentiana extract (GEN) against KET-induced hepatotoxicity was investigated in this study using male Wistar rats. GEN ethanol extract was orally administered to rats (1 g/kg b.wt) for 30 days. Beginning on day 26, KET was intraperitoneally administered
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Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies on the influence of orally administration monosodium glutamate, a food additive dependent on time in vivo JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Hamad, Sherin Ramadan
Monosodium glutamate is a widely used flavor enhancer/food additive in meat, fish, milk and cheese or vegetable origins. Our present study aimed to assess the effect of utilization monosodium glutamate on the cardiac, splenic, hepatic and renal organs in mice. Thirty animals were divided into three groups: control group; glutamate 10 treated groups and glutamate 15 treated group. The experimental period
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Embryogenesis and early larval development in bocachico (Prochilodus magdalenae) in Colombia JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Yepes-Blandón, Jonny Andrés, Vásquez-Machado, Gersson, Ávila-Coy, Jersson, Ortiz-Acevedo, Yanan, Estrada-Posada, Ana
The bocachico (Prochilodus magdalenae) is a migratory freshwater fish and one of the main species of Colombian continental fishery. Interest in it is due to the fish’s excellent reproductive characteristics and sociocultural value in its native region. As part of native fish species repopulation programs carried out by the GIPEN research group of the San Silvestre fish farm and ISAGEN, the present
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A meta-analysis of climatic conditions and whitefly Bemisia tabaci population: implications for tomato yellow leaf curl disease JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Lobin, Kanta Kumar, Jaunky, Vishal Chandr, Taleb-Hossenkhan, Nawsheen
Tomato yellow leaf curl disease (TYLCD), which is caused by the genus Begomovirus, is basically transmitted by the vector whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (B. tabaci). It remains a destructive disease of tomato across the world. The disease is present in many tomato growing countries, and it has a broad geographical distribution. The population and distribution of the vector are therefore an important factor
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Insects as sources of food and bioproducts: a review from Colombia JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Pérez-Grisales, María Susana, Uribe Soto, Sandra I.
Insects are known to be important sources of food and bioproducts, and companies around the world are currently offering goods and services based on their production and use. Colombia is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity, with a great variety of insects that are not exploited for these uses at this time. Most studies relating to insects in Colombia are focused on agricultural
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Thermoregulatory response and oxidative stress indices of rabbit bucks administered ascorbic acid and sodium bicarbonate in a humid tropical environment JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-09 Ewuola, Emmanuel Olubisi, Sanni, Ridwan Olamide, Aina, Taiwo, Oni, Oluwatosin, Jimoh, Olatunji Abubakar
This study aimed to assess the effect of ascorbic acid and sodium bicarbonate on thermoregulatory response and oxidative stress markers of rabbit bucks during highest temperature-humidity index in a humid tropical environment as a mitigation strategy against impact of high ambient temperature on the animals. Twenty-eight exotic rabbit bucks of 9 months old weighing 2.54 ± 0.23 kg were randomly allotted
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Effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on the biology of Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-08 Eskin, Ata, Nurullahoğlu, Zahide Ulya
Because of its ability to absorb UV radiation and possess catalytic, antibacterial, and semiconducting properties, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are increasingly being used in consumer goods. Because nanoparticles are used so often, accurate methods for determining any associated toxicity are crucial. The greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is a suitable experimental
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Adaptive strategy in control of ectoparasitic infection in Eurasian tree sparrow JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Singh, Namram Sushindrajit, Dixit, Anand Shanker, Khanikar, Debashish
Selection pressure due to parasitic infestation puts adverse effects on birds’ fitness concerning survival and reproductive success. The present study was conducted on Eurasian tree sparrow at Shillong (25°34′ N, 91°53′ E), India, for a year to examine ectoparasitic infestation by Myrsidea balati and Sturnidoecus ruficeps. The parameters on the annual prevalence of infestation, annual cycles of gonadosomatic
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Anatomical, scanning electron microscopy, histological and histochemical studies of the orbital glands of the Egyptian agama Trapelus mutabilis JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Mahmoud, Fatma Abdel-Regal, Gaber, Samia Abdalla, Mahmoud, Amany Salah Saad, Gadel-Rab, Ali Gamal
The orbital gland of the group agama (Agamidae) is not well-studied. Here is a first description of anatomical and histological studies on the orbital gland of the Egyptian agama Trapelus mutabilis. The Harderian gland (HG) of the Egyptian agama is well-developed, with a tongue shape, appearing whitish in color, and reaching approximately 1.47 mm in length. The gland can be divided into head and tail
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Comparative study on larvicidal potentials of Cymbopogon citratus stapf, Ricinus communis L. and Allium sativum L. on fourth instar larvae of Anopheles mosquitoes JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-02 Ani, Ogonna C., Ama, Esther, Nnamonu, Emmanuel Ikechukwu
The war against malaria in Africa especially Sub-Saharan Africa seems to be unending despite all efforts being invested on it for some decades. Mosquitoes have remained key transmitters of malaria. This study evaluated the larvicidal potentials of ethanolic leaf extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Ricinus communis and Allium sativum on the fourth instar larvae of Anopheles mosquito. Cymbopogon citratus
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Protective effect of curcumin on the kidney of diclofenac sodium-challenged mice: apoptotic, redox potential and histopathological outcomes JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-12-02 Ragab, Sohair M. M., Abd-Elkareem, Mahmoud, Abou Khalil, Nasser S., Atia, Mona M.
The renal burden imposed by diclofenac sodium (DS) remedy is a significant concern and limits the extension in its clinical application. Curcumin (Cur) can be used as a promising natural phytochemical in rescuing chemotherapy-associated renal dysfunction owing to its redox stabilizing and cytoprotective nature. Thus, the current experiment aims to highlight the possible ameliorative impact of Cur on
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The protective effect of naringenin against pyrazinamide-induced hepatotoxicity in male Wistar rats JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Ali, Atef Abdel-Moneem, Abdel-Ghaffar, Osama, Aly, Dina Aly Mahmoud
Pyrazinamide (PZA) is efficient antituberculosis drug. However, PZA-induced hepatotoxicity mediated by oxidative damage is documented. Naringenin (NGN) is a common flavanone with antioxidative properties. Thus, the present work aimed to elucidate the protective role of NGN against PZA-induced toxicity in rats. Eighty adult male Wister rats were randomly divided into four groups: control, PZA, NGN and
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Which artificial larval diet is better for Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) rearing? JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-10-23 Maset, Bruno Aguiar, Demetrio, Clarice Garcia Borges, Lopes, Luís Anselmo, Costa, Maria de Lourdes Zamboni, Botteon, Victor Wilson, Mastrangelo, Thiago de Araújo
There is an increasing demand for biological agents for integrated pest management programs, requiring a constant supply of insects in terms of quantity and quality. In this context, the development of insect-rearing methods and quality control parameters are essential in order to provide best-quality and economic viability products. The medfly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
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A review on intraspecific karyomorphological variations of m chromosomes in family Libellulidae (Anisoptera: Odonata) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Walia, Gurinder Kaur, Singh, Hardeep
Family Libellulidae is one of the largest families of suborder Anisoptera (Odonata) including 1035 species of 144 genera throughout the world. Libellulids are distributed all around the globe, while some are cosmopolitan and some are endemic. Cytogenetic data pertains to 258 libellulid species and chromosome number varies from 2n = 6–47. Majority of the species possess 2n (♂) = 25, which is the modal
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Effect of alloxan on the locomotor ability and developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster (Oregon-R) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-09-16 Siddique, Yasir Hasan, Ansari, Mohd Saifullah, Rahul, Naz, Falaq, Jyoti, Smita, Faisal, Mohammad, Pandey, Sharad
Various bleaching agents are used in food industries among which some reacts to form alloxan. Therefore, the alloxan can indirectly enter a human body and thus form an important aspects for studying its effect on the development. In the present study, the effect of alloxan was studied on the climbing ability, pupation and emergence of flies. Fifty first instar larvae were introduced separately in the
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Antagonistic role of barley against bioaccumulation and oxidative stress of aflatoxin B1 in male rats JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-09-12 Elgohary, Mohamed Ramadan, Abdel-Fattah, Shaaban Mostafa, Abu-Sree, Yehia Hassan, Morsy, Gamal Mohamed, Ali, Atef Abdel-Moneem
This study aims to evaluate the protective effect of barley against the bioaccumulation and oxidative stress of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in male rats. The lethality percentile doses (LDs: LD1 to LD99 at 24, 48, 72, and 96 h) were measured. To achieve these goals during subacute treatments, one hundred rats were divided into five groups, each with twenty rats. The groups I, II, III, IV, and V throughout
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Evaluation of farnesol-induced changes in the haemocyte pattern of red cotton bug Dysdercus koenigii Fabricius (Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-09-05 Kumar, Shailendra, Shazad, Mohd, Kayesth, Sunil, Gupta, Kamal Kumar
Dysdercus koenigii Fabricius is a polyphagous agricultural pest of paramount importance. Farnesol is a plant-derived open-chain aliphatic sesquiterpenoid alcohol. It is an intermediate in the metabolic pathway of juvenile hormone biosynthesis. The effects of Farnesol on haemocytes of fifth instar nymphs of Dysdercus koenigii were assessed in the present investigation. The early fifth instar nymphs
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Vampyrophrya pelagica (Chatton and Lwoff 1930), an apostome ciliate infectious on calanoid copepod from the Northeastern Arabian Sea JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Purushothaman, Aishwarya, Thomas, Lathika Cicily, Francis, Sanu V., Padmakumar, K. B.
Zooplankton provides a dynamic habitat to various kinds of epibionts in the marine ecosystem and also forms a source of food and nutrients to various parasites and parasitoids. The study was conducted to identify the association of ciliates with calanoid copepod of Northeastern Arabian Sea. Zooplankton samples collected were analysed under stereomicroscope for any kind of ciliate attachments. The infective
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Current distribution and disease association of Ixodidae (hard ticks) in Nigeria JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-07-28 Kyari, Stephen, Ogwiji, Matthew, Igah, Olanrewaju Eyitayo, Orakpogheno, Ochuko, Gasaliyu, Khadijat Abidemi
This review documents the hard tick species that have been reported in Nigeria, their distribution, pathogens transmitted and disease they cause in Nigeria; the literature review considered studies that were conducted between 2000 and 2021. The hard tick (Ixodidae) species widely present in the country are those of the genera; Amblyomma, Rhipicephalus/Boophilus, Hyalomma, Ixodes, Dermacentor and Haemaphysalis
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Molecular characterization and genetic divergence of seven Culex mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) species using Mt COI gene from Odisha State, India JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-07-25 Panda, Deepika, Barik, Tapan Kumar
Culex mosquitoes are involved in the transmission of arboviral diseases worldwide. Bio-ecology and identification of mosquitoes are of paramount importance to develop species-specific vector control strategies. Genetic-based species-specific approaches that reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases are made possible by molecular techniques. In the present study, the mitochondrial COI gene of Culex
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Ultrastructural comparison and distribution of sensilla on male and female antennae of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae): the vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Egypt JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-07-22 El Sawaf, Bahira M., Ahmed, Maha M., Faragallah, Amina M., Georgi, Janette M., Kassem, Hala A.
Since sand flies are insects of medical importance and most of its sensilla were found on the antennae, the present investigation was designed to characterize the ultrastructure of the antennae of males and females and the sensilla distribution using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The filiform antenna of males and females consisted of a scape, pedicel, and flagellum. Male antennae appeared longer
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Possible ameliorative effect of human placental extract on methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity in albino rats JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-07-16 Mahran, Hoda A., Khedr, Yasser I., Gawaan, Yasmeen M., El-Gerbed, Mohamed SA.
Methotrexate (MTX) is one of chemotherapeutic drugs that induce several side effects. The present study aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of human placental extract (HPE) against MTX-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. In this study, forty adult male albino rats were equally divided into four groups. Control group: rats were daily injected intraperitoneally with physiological saline (0.5 ml
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Modulation of Trace Metal Accumulation in the Liver and Intestine of Amphibian Host Sclerophrys regularis by the Enteric Parasite Cosmocerca spp. Sampled in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-07-14 Okeagu, Okechukwu Martin, Bamidele, Akinsanya, Omoregie, Isibor Patrick, Benedict, Onadeko Abiodun, Adekoya, Khalid
Recent studies have shown parasites as accumulation indicators that give critical information about the bioavailability of pollutants. To further buttress parasites in the assessment of metal sink potentials, the parasite Cosmocerca sp. was analyzed in a total of 168 host toads, Sclerophrys regularis, from three (3) study stations sampled around dumpsites and natural habitats in selected parts of Lagos
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Effect of different lethal temperature assay methods on thermal tolerance plasticity of three different breeds of mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-07-14 Chatterjee, Manojit, Ray, Nilay
Mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) is one of the best-studied insect models, regularly used as a type specimen for thermal tolerance experiments on insects. Still, the upper lethal limit of this lepidopteran has never been explored extensively using any sort of conventional lethal assay method. The present study deals with the employment of different lethal assay protocols for the study of survivorship
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The effect of cladoceran, Daphnia magna, on the growth and pupation of Aedes aegypti L. mosquito larvae JoBAZ Pub Date : 2022-07-14 Thakur, Ankita, Kocher, Devinder Kaur
Dengue and chikungunya are two mosquito-borne viruses transmitted by the mosquito, Aedes aegypti, and are responsible for great public health concerns in India. The present study tested the effect of Daphnia magna, a freshwater cladoceran, on the growth and pupation of Ae. aegypti larvae. Ae. aegypti third instar larvae and adult, D. magna, were introduced in the ratios 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 into beakers