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Comparison of the Biochemical Properties of Recombinant Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) Chymosins Produced in Pro- and Eukaryotic Expression Systems
Based on the yeast Kluyveromyces lactis , a strain-producer of recombinant alpaca ( Vicugna pacos ) prochymosin has been developed. A comparative...
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Whole genome sequencing analysis of alpaca suggests TRPV3 as a candidate gene for the suri phenotype
BackgroundAlpaca is a domestic South American camelid probably arising from the domestication of two wild camelids, the vicugna and the guanaco. Two...
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Estimation of carbon footprint and sources of emissions of an extensive alpaca production system
A cradle-to-farm gate life cycle assessment was conducted following international standards (ISO 14040, 2006) to estimate sources of greenhouse gas...
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Effective treatment of sarcoptic mange in an alpaca (Vicugna pacos) using fluralaner: a case report
South American Camelids, including alpacas, have gained popularity in Europe as pets and prized wool sources. Skin health concerns, particularly mite...
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Development of VHH antibodies specific to cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus using an alpaca naïve cDNA library
Variable domain of heavy chain of heavy-chain (VHH) antibodies (Abs) have been widely applied for the detection and therapeutics of viral pathogens....
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Clostridium lamae sp. nov., a novel bacterium isolated from the fresh feces of alpaca
A novel Gram-positive, anaerobic, nonspore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium, designated strain NGMCC 1.200840 T , was isolated from the alpacas fresh...
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Climate Change, Wetland Management and Alpaca Pastoralism in the Bolivian High Andes Mountains
This paper draws on an environmental management study of a community of alpaca shepherds from a high Andean region in the Apolobamba mountain range...
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Genomic analysis of the domestication and post-Spanish conquest evolution of the llama and alpaca
BackgroundDespite their regional economic importance and being increasingly reared globally, the origins and evolution of the llama and alpaca remain...
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Nutritive value and digestibility of macronutrients from sheep and alpaca skin hydrolysates as a new alternative in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) feeding
BackgroundThe protein source from fish meal is very important in trout feeding, but it is expensive and very scarce. Alternative nutrient sources are...
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Genome-wide scan for runs of homozygosity in South American Camelids
BackgroundAlpaca ( Vicugna pacos ), llama ( Lama glama ), vicugna ( Vicugna vicugna ) and guanaco ( Lama guanicoe ), are the camelid species distributed...
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Assessing colostral and serum immunoglobulin G in alpacas using Brix refractometry and total serum protein
The adequate transfer of passive immunity is a critical factor in neonatal development and survivability. Although well documented in the dairy and...
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Rhododendron poisoning in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Northern Germany
Poisoning is often suspected to be the origin of disease in South American camelids (SACs) by owners, but only in a few cases this assumption can be...
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Anaemia in South American camelids – an overview of clinical and laboratory diagnostics
South American camelids (SACs) play an increasing role in veterinary care in Europe. Many alpacas or llamas presented to veterinarians suffer from...
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Does the addition of follicular fluid in the in vitro maturation medium increase the oocyte maturation and embryo production in alpacas?
In alpacas ( Vicugna pacos ), the high cost of in vitro embryo production is also a consequence of the use of several substances in the culture medium....
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The occurrence of Sarcocystis spp. in the myocardium of alpacas (Vicugna pacos) with associated risk factors in the Peruvian Andes
Sarcocystis masoni n. sp. (known as “ S. lamacanis ”) infects alpacas affecting their productivity and can cause a food poisoning syndrome in humans by...
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VHH CDR-H3 conformation is determined by VH germline usage
VHHs or nanobodies are single antigen binding domains originating from camelid heavy-chain antibodies. They are used as diagnostic and research tools...
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The first molecular characterization of Sarcocystis cameli in the Indian dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)
In the present study, tissue samples (tongue, esophagus and heart) were investigated from dromedary camels of India for identification and...
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Ophthalmology of Tylopoda: Camels, Alpacas, Llamas, Vicunas, and Guanacos
The family Camelidae comprises the only extant members of the suborder Tylopoda and includes the Afro-Asian and South American camelid species. The...
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Screening of nanobody targeting alkaline phosphatase PhoX in Microcystis and detection of the PhoX in situ by fluorescence immunoassays
Cyanobacterial alkaline phosphatases (APases) play a key role in organophosphate utilization in freshwater. Tracking the distribution of APases can...
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Generation of nanobodies acting as silent and positive allosteric modulators of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
The α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR), a potential drug target for treating cognitive disorders, mediates communication between neuronal...
