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Helminthologia ; 58(2): 162-172, 2021 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34248376

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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus tapeworms. These parasites have a worldwide geographic distribution and pose a serious threat to livestock industry as well as human health in the endemic areas. CE is widely distributed in Pakistan. However, very few reports are available related to the regional transmission of E. granulosus. A retrospective analysis was conducted of surgically confirmed CE patients who were treated at Shoukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan from 2007 - 2018. In total, 536 CE patients were evaluated during the study period. Cases originated from the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (n=336), Punjab (n=147), Baluchistan (n=18), Sindh (n=3), Islamabad (n=2), Gilgit Baltistan (n=1), and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (n=1). An additional 28 cases were from Afghanistan. The highest number of CE cases was reported in 2013 (n=90). Females made up a larger proportion of cases (n=310; 57.8 %) than males (n=226; 42.2 %). Most patients were members of the Pashtun (n=197; 36.7 %), Hindku (n=142; 26.5 %), and Punjabi (n=118; 22.0 %) ethnic groups. The largest number of cysts was obtained from the liver (137/536; 25.6 %). This study showed that CE is likely present throughout Pakistan. In order to control the disease, a comprehensive control program and regional surveillance are needed.

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Theor Appl Genet ; 131(7): 1589-1602, 2018 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29713731

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Pierce's disease (PD) limits the cultivation of Vitis vinifera grape cultivars in California, across the southern United States and into South America. Resistance has been well characterized in V. arizonica, and one resistance locus has been identified (PdR1). However, resistance is poorly characterized in most other grape species. We tested a wide range of Vitis species from the southwestern United States for resistance to PD and used nuclear and chloroplast markers to phenotypically and genetically select a diverse set of resistant accessions. Chloroplast SSR markers identified 11 maternal lineage lines within the set of 17 (14 new and three previously identified) PD resistant accessions. A total of 19 breeding populations (F1 and pseudo-BC1) were developed with the 14 PD resistant accessions, and a total of 705 seedlings were analyzed for PD resistance. Using a limited mapping approach, 12 SSR markers, linked to the PdR1 locus, were used to genotype the breeding populations and phenotypic data were analyzed. Nine accessions had a major resistance quantitative trait locus (QTL) within the genomic region containing PdR1. The phenotypic data for these three resistant accessions, ANU67, b41-13, and T03-16, did not associate with PdR1 linked markers, indicating that their resistance is located in other regions of the genome. These three accessions were identified as candidates for use in the development of framework maps with larger populations capable of detecting additional and unique loci for PD resistance breeding and the stacking of PD resistance genes.


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Resistencia a la Enfermedad/genética , Fitomejoramiento , Sitios de Carácter Cuantitativo , Vitis/genética , Mapeo Cromosómico , Marcadores Genéticos , Genotipo , México , Repeticiones de Microsatélite , Fenotipo , Sudoeste de Estados Unidos
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J Wound Care ; 26(3): 115-120, 2017 Mar 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28277992

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was the development of a suture line that has antibacterial properties and reduces the chance of wound infection thus facilitating the healing process. METHOD: Hydrolysed chitosan, turmeric powder and clove oil were used in different proportions to formulate antimicrobial coating for the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyamide (Nylon 6) threads. The threads were coated using a lab-scale yarn sizing machine. Tensile, and knot strength of the coated sutures were measured. As was the antimicrobial action of Staphylococcus aureus strain ATCC29213. RESULTS: The results show that coatings have slightly improved the tensile and knot strength properties of these sutures. The coated sutures also have satisfactory microbial inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. CONCLUSION: The coating slightly improved the tensile strength of the sutures. However, the knot is the weakest part of the suture strand. All the formulations of the coating have shown satisfactory antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. We conclude that application of natural coatings on non-absorbable sutures can be useful to reduce the incisions and wound site infections.


Asunto(s)
Antiinfecciosos Locales/farmacología , Adhesión Bacteriana/efectos de los fármacos , Quitosano , Curcuma , Aceites Volátiles , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/prevención & control , Materiales Biocompatibles Revestidos , Humanos , Hidrólisis , Suturas , Cicatrización de Heridas
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Nanotechnology ; 27(4): 045708, 2016 Jan 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26656305

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One-dimensional core-shell nanostructures consisting of a ferromagnetic cobalt core and a multiferroic BiFeO3 (BFO) shell were fabricated by an artificial two-step methodology. The coupling between the ferromagnetic core and multiferroic shell manifests a significant exchange bias effect which gives a clear demonstration of the anti-ferromagnetic functionality of the BFO shell material. Exchange biases of 30 Oe and 60 Oe are observed at 300 K and at 5 K, respectively. Superparamagnetic contributions at lower temperatures play an important role in contributing to overall magnetic behavior. Dominant shape anisotropy causes parallel alignment of the easy magnetization axis along the axis of core-shell nanowires. A coherent mode of the magnetization reversal mechanism is observed by the angular dependence of coercivity (H c). This versatile two-step methodology can be employed to fabricate and investigate many other hybrid nanostructures leading to a vast scope of investigation for researchers.

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West Indian Med J ; 65(2): 337-344, 2015 May 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28358449

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The contribution of epigenetic changes in triggering breast cancer initiation, promotion, progression and metastasis is an established fact. Altered expression profiling of several genes on DNA is also influenced by histone modifications. In this review, the role of those enzymes regulating histone modifications is discussed. These enzymes are termed as histone acetyltransferases (HATs) and his-tone deacetylases (HDACs). Understanding of the mode of action of these enzymes will be helpful in exploring their antagonistic role on histone DNA complex. In addition to this, the significance of potential histone deacetylases inhibitors (HDIs) as potential cancer therapeutic marker is also discussed.

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Genes Immun ; 15(6): 430-2, 2014 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24898388

RESUMEN

Recent discovery of single-nucleotide polymorphisms located in the upstream region of interleukin-28B (IL28B) has shown association with interferon (IFN) treatment response especially in hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1-infected patients. Pakistan, being the country with second highest prevalence of HCV with predominantly 3a genotype infection, bears a significant disease burden. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of rs12979860 genotypes on treatment response in HCV-3a-infected patients. This study shows that the CC genotype is providing protection against infection to HCV. But once infected, the CC genotype patients show viral persistence following IFN therapy. The TT genotype is assisting the 3a patients in viral clearance after IFN treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first study showing rs12979860 genotype association with IFN response in Pakistani HCV-3a-infected patients.


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Hepacivirus/genética , Hepatitis C/genética , Interleucinas/genética , Polimorfismo de Nucleótido Simple , Adolescente , Adulto , Alelos , Antivirales/uso terapéutico , Quimioterapia Combinada , Femenino , Frecuencia de los Genes , Genotipo , Hepacivirus/fisiología , Hepatitis C/tratamiento farmacológico , Hepatitis C/virología , Interacciones Huésped-Patógeno/efectos de los fármacos , Interacciones Huésped-Patógeno/genética , Humanos , Interferón-alfa/uso terapéutico , Interferones , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Polietilenglicoles/uso terapéutico , Proteínas Recombinantes/uso terapéutico , Ribavirina/uso terapéutico , Resultado del Tratamiento , Adulto Joven
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Genet Mol Res ; 12(2): 951-64, 2013 Apr 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23613241

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Grapes (Vitis vinifera) are of great economic importance worldwide. We genetically dissected a table grape breeding population, using hidden Markov models (HMM) applied to quantitative trait locus (QTL) analyses. We evaluated and dissected the following traits: total number of clusters, leaf score, peduncle length, cluster length, number of berries, weight of 10 berries, average seed number, nature of seeds, berry skin color, soluble solids, titratable acidity, and berry anthocyanin. A consensus map was developed with 255 SSR molecular markers, ordered into 19 linkage groups. The observed length of this map was 1871.4 cM, with 89.7% coverage. QTL were identified using interval mapping with HMM. The number of QTL detected for each trait varied between 1 and 8, reflecting the quantitative nature of these traits. The percentage of variation explained by these QTL was small, varying between 1.56 and 11.98%. We found QTL across linkage groups 2, 7, 12, 13, and 14 for berry anthocyanin.


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Sitios de Carácter Cuantitativo , Carácter Cuantitativo Heredable , Vitis/genética , Mapeo Cromosómico , Cruzamientos Genéticos , Genoma de Planta , Genómica , Genotipo , Repeticiones de Microsatélite , Fenotipo
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Braz J Biol ; 84: e270694, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36790302

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Around the globe, plastic has been entering the aquatic system and is ingested by organisms. Identification, optimal digestion method, and characterization of the polymers to trace sources are of growing importance. Hence, the present work investigated microplastics accumulation, digestion protocol efficiency, and characterization of polymers with FTIR analysis in the guts of five fishes (Lethrinus nebulosus, Rastrelliger kanagurta, Acanthopagrus arabicus, Otolithes ruber, and Euryglossa orientalis) from the Karachi coastal area, Arabian Sea. A total of 1154 microplastics (MPs) were ingested by 29 out of 33 fish species (87%). The highest average MP/fish was recorded in Otolithes ruber (54) and the lowest in Rastrelliger kanagurta (19.42). Microfibers were the most abundant shape with the highest numbers (35.52%) as compared to the rest of the MPs identified. Transparent microfibers were recorded as the highest in numbers followed by red, black, blue, and green. In this study, KOH with different concentrations and exposure times along with oxidizing agent hydrogen peroxide was tested (Protocols 3 and 4). Results showed these bases were highly efficient in obtaining optimal digestion of the samples. FTIR analysis confirmed that the majority of the polymers found in the fish guts were polyethylene and polypropylene. This study validated for the first time the presence of these polymers of plastic in marine fish from Pakistan.


Asunto(s)
Microplásticos , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua , Animales , Plásticos/análisis , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/análisis , Monitoreo del Ambiente/métodos , Polímeros , Peces
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Theor Appl Genet ; 125(6): 1195-210, 2012 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22688272

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This study presents a framework linkage map based on microsatellite markers for Muscadinia rotundifolia (1n = 20). The mapping population consisted of 206 progeny generated from a cross of two M. rotundifolia varieties, 'Fry' and 'Trayshed'. A total of 884 primers were tested for their ability to amplify markers: 686 amplified and 312 simple sequence repeat (SSR) primer pairs generated 322 polymorphic markers for either one or both parents. The map for the female parent 'Fry' consisted of 212 markers and covered 879 cM on 18 chromosomes. The average distance between the markers was 4.1 cM and chromosome 6 was not represented due to a lack of polymorphic markers. The map for the male parent 'Trayshed' consisted of 191 markers and covered 841 cM on 19 chromosomes. The consensus map consisted of 314 markers on 19 chromosomes with a total distance of 1,088 cM, which represented 66 % of the distance covered by the Vitis vinifera reference linkage map. Marker density varied greatly among chromosomes from 5 to 35 mapped markers. Relatively good synteny was observed across 19 chromosomes based on markers in common with the V. vinifera reference map. Extreme segregation distortion was observed for chromosome 8 and 14 on the female parent map, and 4 on the male parent map. The lack of mapping coverage for the 20th M. rotundifolia chromosome is discussed in relation to possible evolutionary events that led to the reduction in chromosome number from 21 to 19 in the ancestral genome.


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Mapeo Cromosómico/métodos , Genoma de Planta , Repeticiones de Microsatélite , Vitis/genética , Cromosomas de las Plantas/genética , Cartilla de ADN/genética , ADN de Plantas/genética , Etiquetas de Secuencia Expresada , Ligamiento Genético , Marcadores Genéticos , Genotipo , Polimorfismo Genético , Análisis de Secuencia de ADN , Sintenía
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J Vasc Interv Radiol ; 23(1): 136-41, 2012 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22221479

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Extrahepatic mesocaval shunts were successfully created in three patients with refractory variceal hemorrhage, complete portal vein or superior mesenteric vein occlusion, and contraindications to shunt surgery. The use of intravascular ultrasound guidance and covered stents allowed safe and effective transvenous shunt creation without the necessity of percutaneous transabdominal mesenteric venous puncture.


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Endosonografía , Venas Mesentéricas/cirugía , Derivación Portocava Quirúrgica , Vena Porta/cirugía , Ultrasonografía Intervencional , Várices/cirugía , Trombosis de la Vena/cirugía , Adolescente , Descompresión Quirúrgica , Femenino , Hepatitis B Crónica/complicaciones , Hepatitis C Crónica/complicaciones , Humanos , Masculino , Venas Mesentéricas/diagnóstico por imagen , Persona de Mediana Edad , Enfermedades Pancreáticas/complicaciones , Enfermedades Pancreáticas/cirugía , Vena Porta/diagnóstico por imagen , Esplenectomía , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Várices/diagnóstico por imagen , Grado de Desobstrucción Vascular , Trombosis de la Vena/diagnóstico por imagen
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Genet Mol Res ; 11(1): 440-7, 2012 Feb 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22427036

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DNA fingerprints of four rose species, Rosa centifolia, R. Gruss-an-Teplitz, R. bourboniana, and R. damascena, were developed using RAPD-PCR. We identified a unique polymorphic band in R. centifolia. This 762-bp fragment was produced by the random primer GLI-2. The fragment was eluted and directly cloned in a TA cloning vector, pTZ57R/T. Digestion of the plasmid with EcoRI confirmed the cloning of GLI-2(762) in pTZ57R/T. A second enzyme, PstI, used in combination with EcoRI, gave complete digestion of the plasmid, and the 762-bp fragment was confirmed on the gel. Subsequently, the polymorphic amplicon was sequenced with an AB1 373 DNA sequencer system using the PRISM(TM) Ready Reaction DyeDeoxy(TM) Terminator Cycle Sequencing kit. After sequencing, specific primers (23 bp long) were designed based on the sequence of the flanking regions of the original RAPD fragment. These primers will effectively allow fingerprinting for the identification of R. centifolia species. In essence, we developed an SCAR marker to authenticate the identity of R. centifolia species and to distinguish it from its substitutes. Such techniques are required not only to complement conventional parameters in creating the passport data of commercial and medicinal products of rose, but also for routine quality control in commercial and government rosaries and rose nurseries.


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ADN de Plantas/genética , Marcadores Genéticos/genética , Rosa/clasificación , Rosa/genética , Análisis de Secuencia de ADN/métodos , Secuencia de Bases , Clonación Molecular , Dermatoglifia del ADN , Cartilla de ADN , Variación Genética , Datos de Secuencia Molecular , Técnica del ADN Polimorfo Amplificado Aleatorio/métodos , Especificidad de la Especie
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Braz J Biol ; 84: e265234, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36102375

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Environmental stress caused by pollution is often assessed by diversity of macro-invertebrate species in specific aquatic habitat. To find out seasonal fluctuations in various macro-invertebrates communities and different water quality parameters of River Zhob, a research trial was conducted on River Zhob, Balochistan. Samples of macro-invertebrates and water were taken from four different stations of River Zhob. A total 18 taxa of various macro-invertebrates were identified from the area. Phylum Arthropoda constitute 94.8% of the total population followed by Mollusca (3.6%) and Annelida (1.4%). A large number of arthropods were belonged to order Diptera (1148), while the order Trichoptera was stood second with respect to macro-invertebrate´s number (441). The maximum numbers of macro-invertebrates were observed in the month of January. All physico-chemical parameters of River Zhob such as air temperature, water temp, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO) and total dissolved solids (TDS) were within the range, suitable for the healthy growth of macro-invertebrates. Diversified populations of various macro-invertebrates confirm good ecological condition of environment and water in the studied site especially ample concentration of DO in River. The documented data on macro-invertebrates in studied site will provide a baseline for future research.


Asunto(s)
Ríos , Calidad del Agua , Animales , Monitoreo del Ambiente/métodos , Invertebrados , Pakistán
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Br J Cancer ; 105(1): 170-6, 2011 Jun 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21559016

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BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that cancer registries in England are too dependent on processing of information from death certificates, and consequently that cancer survival statistics reported for England are systematically biased and too low. METHODS: We have linked routine cancer registration records for colorectal, lung, and breast cancer patients with information from the Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) database for the period 2001-2007. Based on record linkage with the HES database, records missing in the cancer register were identified, and dates of diagnosis were revised. The effects of those revisions on the estimated survival time and proportion of patients surviving for 1 year or more were studied. Cases that were absent in the cancer register and present in the HES data with a relevant diagnosis code and a relevant surgery code were used to estimate (a) the completeness of the cancer register. Differences in survival times calculated from the two data sources were used to estimate (b) the possible extent of error in the recorded survival time in the cancer register. Finally, we combined (a) and (b) to estimate (c) the resulting differences in 1-year cumulative survival estimates. RESULTS: Completeness of case ascertainment in English cancer registries is high, around 98-99%. Using HES data added 1.9%, 0.4% and 2.0% to the number of colorectal, lung, and breast cancer registrations, respectively. Around 5-6% of rapidly fatal cancer registrations had survival time extended by more than a month, and almost 3% of rapidly fatal breast cancer records were extended by more than a year. The resulting impact on estimates of 1-year survival was small, amounting to 1.0, 0.8, and 0.4 percentage points for colorectal, lung, and breast cancer, respectively. INTERPRETATION: English cancer registration data cannot be dismissed as unfit for the purpose of cancer survival analysis. However, investigators should retain a critical attitude to data quality and sources of error in international cancer survival studies.


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Sesgo , Certificado de Defunción , Neoplasias/epidemiología , Neoplasias/mortalidad , Sistema de Registros/normas , Recolección de Datos , Inglaterra/epidemiología , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Neoplasias/clasificación , Tasa de Supervivencia , Sobrevivientes , Factores de Tiempo
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Theor Appl Genet ; 122(6): 1059-73, 2011 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21188350

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A limited genetic mapping strategy based on simple sequence repeat (SSR) marker data was used with five grape populations segregating for powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) resistance in an effort to develop genetic markers from multiple sources and enable the pyramiding of resistance loci. Three populations derived their resistance from Muscadinia rotundifolia 'Magnolia'. The first population (06708) had 97 progeny and was screened with 137 SSR markers from seven chromosomes (4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, and 18) that have been reported to be associated with powdery or downy mildew resistance. A genetic map was constructed using the pseudo-testcross strategy and QTL analysis was carried out. Only markers from chromosome 13 and 18 were mapped in the second (04327) and third (06712) populations, which had 47 and 80 progeny, respectively. Significant QTLs for powdery mildew resistance with overlapping genomic regions were identified for different tissue types (leaf, stem, rachis, and berry) on chromosome 18, which distinguishes the resistance in 'Magnolia' from that present in other accessions of M. rotundifolia and controlled by the Run1 gene on chromosome 12. The 'Magnolia' resistance locus was termed as Run2.1. Powdery mildew resistance was also mapped in a fourth population (08391), which had 255 progeny and resistance from M. rotundifolia 'Trayshed'. A locus accounting for 50% of the phenotypic variation mapped to chromosome 18 and was named Run2.2. This locus overlapped the region found in the 'Magnolia'-based populations, but the allele sizes of the flanking markers were different. 'Trayshed' and 'Magnolia' shared at least one allele for 68% of the tested markers, but alleles of the other 32% of the markers were not shared indicating that the two M. rotundifolia selections were very different. The last population, 08306 with 42 progeny, derived its resistance from a selection Vitis romanetii C166-043. Genetic mapping discovered a major powdery mildew resistance locus termed Ren4 on chromosome 18, which explained 70% of the phenotypic variation in the same region of chromosome 18 found in the two M. rotundifolia resistant accessions. The mapping results indicate that powdery mildew resistance genes from different backgrounds reside on chromosome 18, and that genetic markers can be used as a powerful tool to pyramid these loci and other powdery mildew resistance loci into a single line.


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Ascomicetos/patogenicidad , Cruzamiento , Mapeo Cromosómico/métodos , Inmunidad Innata/genética , Enfermedades de las Plantas , Sitios de Carácter Cuantitativo , Vitis , Animales , Cromosomas de las Plantas , Marcadores Genéticos , Humanos , Enfermedades de las Plantas/genética , Enfermedades de las Plantas/inmunología , Enfermedades de las Plantas/microbiología , Polimorfismo Genético , Vitis/genética , Vitis/inmunología , Vitis/microbiología
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Genet Mol Res ; 10(4): 3847-55, 2011 Nov 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22095478

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This study examined the genetic diversity present in a population obtained by crossing two very distinctive varieties of wine grapes (142 progeny from a Riesling x Cabernet Sauvignon cross, including both parents, created at the University of California). The following list of morphological characters were evaluated and found to segregate in this population: cluster weight, cluster length, presence or absence of cluster wings, cluster wing length, number of berries, cluster density (CD), and berry weight. The following juice parameters were also measured: °Brix, pH, total phenolics, and titratable acidity. Genetic diversity within this population was estimated through multivariate methods that utilized the Gower index of dissimilarity and UPGMA clustering. The correlations between traits and relative contribution of each variable were also compared. Eleven groups of progeny were distinguished into categories with low, intermediate and high values for cluster weight and cluster density, and low and high values for total phenolics. An inverse correlation was detected between the variables related to production and those related to the quality of the fruit. Principal components analysis demonstrated that all variables examined in this study are important for the correct discrimination of optimal genotypes in this population. These statistical tools can be used to select individuals with the greatest potential for producing high-quality wines.


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Segregación Cromosómica/genética , Vitis/genética , Vino , Cruzamientos Genéticos , Genética de Población , Genotipo , Fenotipo , Filogenia , Análisis de Componente Principal , Carácter Cuantitativo Heredable
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Braz J Biol ; 84: e253613, 2021.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34730702

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Soybean meal is an inexpensive plant origin protein which has been used in practical diets as a replacement of animal protein such as fish meal or chicken meal, due to the uneconomical price of animal protein diets. Consequently, a research study was conducted on some commercial species of Indian major carps i.e. Catla (Cattla cattla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Mrigala (Cirhinus mrigala) (Hamilton, 1822) to estimate optimum dietary protein requirement of soy bean meal in diet in an intensive polyculture. Three different diets (SBM I, SBM II and SBM III) were formulated by 80%, 50% and 20% replacement of fish meal with soybean meal from a 45% fish meal diet (control).Highest monthly mean weight gain was obtained by SBM II (with 35% CP and about 50% substitution of fish meal), while SBM III (45% Crude Protein and about 20% substitution of fish meal) was stood second. All tested diets respond enormously by producing high yield as compare to control diet, though SBM II generated highest yield among all. On the bases of the following research, it was revealed that the SBM can surrogate even50% fish meal without any augmentation of other amino acids in the diet of Indian major carps.


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Carpas , Cyprinidae , Alimentación Animal/análisis , Fenómenos Fisiológicos Nutricionales de los Animales , Animales , Dieta/veterinaria , Alimentos Marinos , Glycine max
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Sleep Disord ; 2020: 7302828, 2020.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32148967

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BACKGROUND: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncomfortable sensation in the legs which gets worse in the evening or night, relieved upon movement. The aim of this study was to specify the prevalence of RLS in the group of young medical students and to assess the effect of RLS on sleep, as sleep disturbance is one of the chief complaints of RLS patients. We also studied its association with smoking as it is considered an aggravating factor. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from June 2017 to July 2018 in Karachi. A total of 300 students (220 females and 80 males) participated and were given questionnaires to detect RLS based on criteria proposed by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group. Subjects who were positive for RLS were further asked questions about sleep by using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and severity of RLS by using RLS Rating Scale. They were also asked about their smoking status. RESULTS: The frequency of RLS is 8% among young adults. Out of 300 medical students, 24 students were classified positive for RLS with a female preponderance (66.7% were females and 33.3% were males). The severity of RLS was more rated to be mild to moderate. The effect of RLS on sleep was in the mild range. The p value of smoking status comparing with gender came out to be <0.001, and p value of smoking status comparing with gender came out to be <0.001, and. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that we found RLS to be present significantly in our population that is without comorbidities. Our results showed female preponderance and a mild sleep disturbance in our study population. More attention is needed to recognize RLS and to manage the aggravating factors of RLS.

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Diabetologia ; 52(2): 208-12, 2009 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19057893

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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: High-dose supplements of thiamine prevent the development of microalbuminuria in experimental diabetes. The aim of this pilot study was to assess whether oral supplements of thiamine could reverse microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: Type 2 diabetic patients (21 male, 19 female) with microalbuminuria were recruited at the Diabetes Clinic, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, and randomised to placebo and treatment arms. Randomisation was by central office in sequentially numbered opaque, sealed envelopes. Participants, caregivers and those assessing the outcomes were blinded to group assignment. Patients were given 3 x 100 mg capsules of thiamine or placebo per day for 3 months with a 2 month follow-up washout period. The primary endpoint was change in urinary albumin excretion (UAE). Other markers of renal and vascular dysfunction and plasma concentrations of thiamine were determined. RESULTS: UAE was decreased in patients receiving thiamine therapy for 3 months with respect to baseline (median -17.7 mg/24 h; p < 0.001, n = 20). There was no significant decrease in UAE in patients receiving placebo after 3 months of therapy (n = 20). UAE was significantly lower in patients who had received thiamine therapy compared with those who had received placebo (30.1 vs 35.5 mg/24 h, p < 0.01) but not at baseline. UAE continued to decrease in the 2 month washout period in both groups, but not significantly. There was no effect of thiamine treatment on glycaemic control, dyslipidaemia or BP. There were no adverse effects of therapy. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION: In this pilot study, high-dose thiamine therapy produced a regression of UAE in type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria. Thiamine supplements at high dose may provide improved therapy for early-stage diabetic nephropathy. TRIAL REGISTRATION: CTRI (India) CTRI/2008/091/000112. FUNDING: Pakistan Higher Education Commission.


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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/tratamiento farmacológico , Tiamina/uso terapéutico , Albuminuria/prevención & control , Presión Sanguínea , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/orina , Método Doble Ciego , Tasa de Filtración Glomerular , Hemoglobina Glucada/metabolismo , Humanos , Lípidos/sangre , Proyectos Piloto , Placebos , Tiamina/sangre , Tiamina/orina
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Braz. j. biol ; 84: e253613, 2024. tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1345548

RESUMEN

Abstract Soybean meal is an inexpensive plant origin protein which has been used in practical diets as a replacement of animal protein such as fish meal or chicken meal, due to the uneconomical price of animal protein diets. Consequently, a research study was conducted on some commercial species of Indian major carps i.e. Catla (Cattla cattla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Mrigala (Cirhinus mrigala) (Hamilton, 1822) to estimate optimum dietary protein requirement of soy bean meal in diet in an intensive polyculture. Three different diets (SBM I, SBM II and SBM III) were formulated by 80%, 50% and 20% replacement of fish meal with soybean meal from a 45% fish meal diet (control).Highest monthly mean weight gain was obtained by SBM II (with 35% CP and about 50% substitution of fish meal), while SBM III (45% Crude Protein and about 20% substitution of fish meal) was stood second. All tested diets respond enormously by producing high yield as compare to control diet, though SBM II generated highest yield among all. On the bases of the following research, it was revealed that the SBM can surrogate even50% fish meal without any augmentation of other amino acids in the diet of Indian major carps.


Resumo O farelo de soja é uma proteína de origem vegetal de baixo custo que tem sido usada em dietas práticas como um substituto da proteína animal, como farinha de peixe ou farinha de frango, devido ao preço não econômico das dietas com proteína animal. Consequentemente, um estudo/pesquisa foi realizado com algumas espécies comerciais de carpas principais indianas, ou seja, Catla (Cattla cattla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) e Mrigala (Cirhinus mrigala) (Hamilton, 1822), para estimar a necessidade ideal de proteína dietética de farelo de soja na dieta em uma policultura intensiva. Três dietas diferentes (SBM I, SBM II e SBM III) foram formuladas por 80%, 50% e 20% de substituição de farinha de peixe por farelo de soja de uma dieta de 45% de farinha de peixe (controle). O maior ganho de peso médio mensal foi obtido por SBM II (com 35% PB e cerca de 50% de substituição de farinha de peixe), enquanto SBM III (45% de proteína bruta e cerca de 20% de substituição de farinha de peixe) ficou em segundo lugar. Todas as dietas testadas respondem enormemente produzindo alto rendimento em comparação com a dieta controle, embora SBM II tenha gerado o maior rendimento entre todas. Com base na pesquisa a seguir, foi revelado que o SBM pode substituir até 50% da farinha de peixe sem qualquer aumento de outros aminoácidos na dieta das carpas principais indianas.


Asunto(s)
Animales , Carpas , Cyprinidae , Glycine max , Alimentos Marinos , Dieta/veterinaria , Alimentación Animal/análisis , Fenómenos Fisiológicos Nutricionales de los Animales
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