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Genome-wide insights on gastrointestinal nematode resistance in autochthonous Tunisian sheep

. . Ahbara AM, Rouatbi M, Gharbi M, Rekik M, Haile A, Rischkowsky B, Mwacharo JM. . Sci Rep. 2021 Apr 29;11(1):9250. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-88501-3. Abstract Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections have negative impacts on animal health, welfare and production. Information from molecular studies can highlight the underlying genetic mechanisms that enhance host resistance to GIN. However, such information …

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Molecular and morphological variability within the Aphidius colemani group with redescription of Aphidius platensis Brethes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)

. . Tomanović Z, Petrović A, Mitrović M, Kavallieratos NG, Starý P, Rakhshani E, Rakhshanipour M, Popović A, Shukshuk AH, Ivanović A. . Bull Entomol Res. 2014 Oct;104(5):552-65. doi: 10.1017/S0007485314000327. Epub 2014 May 12. Abstract We have identified the following three taxa related to the Aphidius colemani species group, which are important biological control agents: …

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Contact dermatitis-like cutaneous leishmaniasis in a Libyan HIV patient

. . Al-Dwibe H, Gashout A, Morogum AM, El-Zubi S, Amro A. . Parasit Vectors. 2014 Aug 29;7:401. doi: 10.1186/1756-3305-7-401. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the common tropical protozoal diseases caused by various Leishmania species, and transmitted by the sand-fly vectors, Phlebotomus and Lutzomyia species. Herein, we report for the first time …

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Health systems efficiency in Eastern Mediterranean Region: a data envelopment analysis

. . Seddighi H, Nosrati Nejad F, Basakha M. . Cost Eff Resour Alloc. 2020 Jul 13;18:22. doi: 10.1186/s12962-020-00217-9. 2020. Abstract BACKGROUND: One of the most important issues in public policy and welfare state is health care. Poor management leads to the waste of resources, including money, human resources, facilities, and equipment. AIMS: This paper …

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Comprehensive cytotoxic evaluation of morin, a bioflavonoid against verapamil on rat gastrointestinal epithelium for novel pharmaceutical application involving P-glycoprotein inhibition

. . Surampalli G, Nanjwade BK, Patil PA. . J Pharm Pharmacol. 2015 Aug;67(8):1083-99. doi: 10.1111/jphp.12400. Epub 2015 Apr 13. Abstract OBJECTIVE: In this study, a comprehensive and comparative cytotoxic evaluation of morin against verapamil on rat intestinal epithelium as P-gp inhibitors through in-vitro gastrointestinal short-term toxicity assays involving permeability studies for safety evaluation was …

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Adsorption of Pb(II) ions from contaminated water by 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid-modified microcrystalline cellulose: Isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies

. . Hashem A, Fletcher AJ, Younis H, Mauof H, Abou-Okeil A. . Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Dec 1;164:3193-3203. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.159. Epub 2020 Aug 24. Abstract Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) has been utilized as an adsorbent material for the removal of Pb(II) ions from aqueous solution after treatment with 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) at elevated temperature …

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Old African fossils provide new evidence for the origin of the American crocodiles

. . Delfino M, Iurino DA, Mercurio B, Piras P, Rook L, Sardella R. . Sci Rep. 2020 Jul 23;10(1):11127. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-68482-5. Abstract Molecular and morphological phylogenies concur in indicating that the African lineages formerly referred to Crocodylus niloticus are the sister taxon the four Neotropical crocodiles (Crocodylus intermedius, C. moreleti, C. acutus and C. …

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Influence of 1α, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1, 25(OH)2D3] on the expression of Sox 9 and the transient receptor potential vanilloid 5/6 ion channels in equine articular chondrocytes

. . Hdud IM, Loughna PT. . J Anim Sci Technol. 2014 Dec 17;56:33. doi: 10.1186/s40781-014-0033-1. 2014. Abstract BACKGROUND: Sox 9 is a major marker of chondrocyte differentiation. When chondrocytes are cultured in vitro they progressively de-differentiate and this is associated with a decline in Sox 9 expression. The active form of vitamin D, 1, …

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Is AJCC/UICC Staging Still Appropriate for Head and Neck Cancers in Developing Countries?

. . Fagan JJ, Wetter J, Otiti J, Aswani J, Konney A, Diom E, Baidoo K, Onakoya P, Mugabo R, Noah P, Mashamba V, Kundiona I, Macharia C, Mainasara MG, Gebeyehu M, Bogale M, Twier K, Faniriko M, Melesse GB, Shrime MG. . OTO Open. 2020 Jul 6;4(3):2473974X20938313. doi: 10.1177/2473974X20938313. 2020 Jul-Sep. Abstract By 2030, …

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Long-Term Sorption and Solubility of Zirconia-Impregnated PMMA Nanocomposite in Water and Artificial Saliva

. . Zidan S, Silikas N, Haider J, Yates J. . Materials (Basel). 2020 Aug 24;13(17):3732. doi: 10.3390/ma13173732. Abstract Exposure of denture base acrylic resins to the oral environment and storage media for extended periods of time results in sorption of saliva or water, leading to a reduction in physical properties and thus clinical service …

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