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Multilocus genotype and subtype analysis of Cryptosporidium andersoni derived from a Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) in China
Fecal specimens from two Bactrian camels were collected in the Ya’an city zoo of China and were examined for Cryptosporidium by centrifugal flotation. One specimen was found to be parasitized by Cryptosporidium v...
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Zearalenone degradation by two Pseudomonas strains from soil
This study describes the screening of soil bacteria for their capability to degrade zearalenone (ZEN), employing an enrichment technique in which ZEN is used as the sole carbon source. Two isolates that were a...
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Open AccessClinical efficacy of 9-oxo-10, 11-dehydroageraphorone extracted from Eupatorium adenophorum against Psoroptes cuniculiin rabbits
Animal acariasis is one of the important veterinary skin diseases. Chemical drugs have been widely used to treat and control this kind of disease. But many chemicals control could increase resistance in target...
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Open AccessSwainsonine exposure induces impairment of host immune response in pregnant BALB/c mice
Swainsonine can cause serious disorders in reproduction of livestock, affecting both corpora lutea and reproductive hormone. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanisms of swainsonine about the...
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Open AccessE. adenophorum induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis of Splenocytes through the Mitochondrial Pathway and Caspase Activation in Saanen Goats
The precise cytotoxicity of E. Adenophorum in relation to the cell cycle and apoptosis of splenocytes in Saanen goats remains unclear. In the present study, 16 Saanen goats were randomly divided into four groups,...
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Open AccessMultilocus genotypes and broad host-range of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in captive wildlife at zoological gardens in China
Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a common opportunistic pathogen that is widely detected in humans, domestic animals and wildlife, and poses a challenge to public health. The present study w...
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Open AccessMolecular characterization and multilocus genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi among horses in southwestern China
Enterocytozoon bieneusi is one of the most prevalent causative species of diarrhea and enteric diseases in various hosts. E. bieneusi has been identified in humans, mammals, birds, rod...
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Open AccessPresence of zoonotic Cryptosporidium scrofarum, Giardia duodenalis assemblage A and Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in captive Eurasian wild boars (Sus scrofa) in China: potential for zoonotic transmission
Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are the main causal pathogens of gastrointestinal disease. However, there are limited reports about the prevalence ...
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Open AccessDielectric properties of Y and Nb co-doped TiO2 ceramics
In this work, the (Y0.5Nb0.5)xTi1−xO2 (x = 0.001, 0.01, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06 and 0.1) ceramics (as called YNTO) were fabricated by synthesized through a standard solid-state reaction. As revealed by the X-ray diffrac...
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Open AccessUse of antimicrobial peptides as a feed additive for juvenile goats
Although antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been used as feed additives, only a few studies have examined their use in ruminants. In this study, we evaluated the use of AMPs(recombinant swine defensin and a fl...
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Open AccessHydrothermal Synthesized of CoMoO4 Microspheres as Excellent Electrode Material for Supercapacitor
The single-phase CoMoO4 was prepared via a facile hydrothermal method coupled with calcination treatment at 400 °C. The structures, morphologies, and electrochemical properties of samples with different hydrother...
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Protective Role of Selenium in Immune-Relevant Cytokine and Immunoglobulin Production by Piglet Splenic Lymphocytes Exposed to Deoxynivalenol
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a mycotoxin that causes immunosuppression, especially in swine. Selenium (Se) is essential for proper functioning of the immune system in animals. However, little is known about the eff...
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Open AccessAgeratina adenophora induces mice hepatotoxicity via ROS-NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis
Increasing evidences have demonstrated that Ageratina adenophora (A. adenophora) can cause hepatotoxicity of animals. Liver is an important site in immune regulation and inflammatory responses. However, the infor...
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Open AccessSodium selenite inhibits deoxynivalenol-induced injury in GPX1-knockdown porcine splenic lymphocytes in culture
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a cytotoxic mycotoxin that can cause cell damages. The main effect is to inhibit protein synthesis. Oxidative stress is one of the effects of DON. Selenium (Se) can ameliorate the cell ...
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Open AccessMetabolomic Profiles of Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells Stimulated by Lipopolysaccharide
Bovine mammary epithelial cells (bMECs) are the main cells of the dairy cow mammary gland. In addition to their role in milk production, they are effector cells of mammary immunity. However, there is little in...
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Open AccessRETRACTED ARTICLE: Effect of intranasal instillation of Escherichia coli on apoptosis of spleen cells in diet-induced-obese mice
Splenic immune function was enhanced in diet-induced-obese (DIO) mice caused by Escherichia coli. The changes in spleen function on apoptosis were still unknown. Two hundred mice in groups Lean-E. coli and DIO-E....
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Open AccessCompensatory combination of romidepsin with gemcitabine and cisplatin to effectively and safely control urothelial carcinoma
Human urothelial carcinoma (UC) has a high tendency to recur and progress to life-threatening advanced diseases. Advanced therapeutic regimens are needed to control UC development and recurrence.
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Effects of Selenium on Arsenic-Induced Liver Lesions in Broilers
The aim of the present study was to investigate the abilities of selenium to counteract the toxic damage of arsenic (As). Two hundred 1-day-old healthy male broilers were randomly divided into five groups and ...
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RNA-binding protein Hfq plays a vital role in cellulose decomposition throughout affecting cellulase gene expression
To study the function of the RNA-binding protein Hfq in Bacillus subtilis cellulose decomposition.
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Open AccessPrediction of 5-year overall survival of tongue cancer based machine learning
We aimed to develop a 5-year overall survival prediction model for patients with oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma based on machine learning methods.
