Curcumin and α/β-Adrenergic Antagonists Cotreatment Reverse Liver Cirrhosis in Hamsters: Participation of Nrf-2 and NF-κB by José Roberto Macías-Pérez, Bruno Jesús Vázquez-López, Martin Humberto Muñoz-Ortega, Liseth Rubí Aldaba-Muruato, Sandra Luz Martínez-Hernández, Esperanza Sánchez-Alemán, Javier Ventura-Juárez

“…It is known that HSC express adrenoreceptors (AR), and the use of AR antagonists protects experimental animals from cirrhosis. However, several studies suggest that the toxicity generated by metabolism of these antagonists would hinder its use in cirrhotic patients. …”
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Social context affects tissue-specific copper distribution and behaviour of threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) by Sienna L. Overduin, Shaun S. Killen, Alex M. Zimmer, Jenelle D. McCuaig, Lucy Cotgrove, Isabel Aragao, Kelly J. Rozanitis, Kurt O. Konhauser, Daniel S. Alessi, Tamzin A. Blewett

“…If disruption to an animal’s social structure occurs and prevents social buffering, an elevated metabolic rate and thus ventilation frequency and gill permeability are likely. …”
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Effect of phenylbutazone administration on the enteroinsular axis in horses with insulin dysregulation by Kate L. Kemp, Jazmine E. Skinner, François‐René Bertin

“…Hypothesis/Objectives Investigate the effect of phenylbutazone administration on the enteroinsular axis in horses. Animals Sixteen horses, including 7 with ID. Methods Randomized cross‐over study design, with horses assigned to treatment with phenylbutazone (4.4 mg/kg IV q24h) or placebo (5 mL 0.9% saline). …”
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Effects of adipose allograft matrix on viability of humeral head cartilage and rotator cuff tendon by Andrea Karen Persons, Michael R. Baria, Ryan Rauck, Tyler Barker, Zarah Belacic, Sunjit Neginhal, Sushmitha Durgam

“…The results of these experiments provide the basis for the future use of AAM as a scaffolding for tissue engineering, preclinical animal models of rotator cuff tear and glenohumeral osteoarthritis, and clinical models. …”
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Aspirin-triggered resolvin D1 modulates pulmonary and neurological inflammation in an IL-22 knock-out organic dust exposure mouse model by Alissa N. Threatt, Jade White, Jade White, Nathan Klepper, Nathan Klepper, Zachary Brier, Zachary Brier, Logan S. Dean, Logan S. Dean, Ash Ibarra, Macallister Harris, Kaylee Jones, Maëlis J. L. Wahl, Melea Barahona, Melea Barahona, Emmanuel O. Oyewole, Morgan Pauly, Julie A. Moreno, Julie A. Moreno, Tara M. Nordgren

“…We also observed that IL-22 knock-out increased pulmonary and neurological inflammation severity. Animals exposed to DE and treated with AT-RvD1 displayed reduced lung pathology severity and gliosis. …”
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Exploring the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying growth rate variability in Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) by Na Hu, Wenhong Li, Pingping He, Pinyuan Wei, Ke Bai, Junliang Guan, Li Zhang, Yongxian Chen, Wei Li, Yusi Zheng, Qingsong He, Longcheng Liu, Xingzhi Zhang, Jinxia Peng

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PREVALENCIA DE MASTITIS SUBCLÍNICA, MICROORGANISMOS ASOCIADOS Y FACTORES DE RIESGO IDENTIFICADOS EN HATOS DE LA PROVINCIA DE PAMPLONA, NORTE DE SANTANDER by J. A. Mendoza, Y. A. Vera, L. C. Peña

“…En 67,6% (73/108) (95% CI 58,3-75,7) de los predios se presentó al menos un animal positivo, mientras que un total de 21,6% (260/1.208) (95% CI 19,3-23,9) de los cuartos presentaron reactividad al CMT. …”
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Nutritional Composition of Five Varieties of Pap Commonly Consumed in Maroua (Far-North, Cameroon) by Ponka Roger, Bouba Armand Abdou, Fokou Elie, Beaucher Eric, Piot Michel, Leonil Joëlle, Gaucheron Frédéric

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From block to shred: Understanding the factors influencing shreddability of mozzarella cheese by Gunvantsinh Rathod, Suresh Sutariya, Ram Kumar, Praveen Upreti, Prafulla Salunke, J.K. Amamcharla

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Comparative Study on Drying Characteristics and Quality of Apple Cubes Dried in Two Different Microwave Dryers by Yuhe Ma, Xiaoju Tian, Yingqiang Wang, Hongxia Zhao, Jialing Song

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Effect of refrigeration, room temperature, and processing time on serum immunofluorescent antibody titers for Sarcocystis neurona by Claudia Valderrama‐Martinez, Andrea Packham, Shichen Zheng, Woutrina Smith, Magdalena Plancarte, Monica Aleman

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BINAHONG [Anredera cordifolia (Tenore) Steenis] LEAF INFUSA FOR SUTURE WOUND INFECTION CONVALESCENCE by Siti Nur Azizah Sucitra Baso, Nurul Azizah, Rafhani Rosyidah, Evi Rinata

“…The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of infusion of binahong leaves (Anredera cordifolia (Tenore) Steenis) on the healing of suture wound infections in rats (Rattus norvegicus) experimental animals. Method: The research method was a true-experimental posttest only control group design, the study was conducted from June to August 2023 at the Microbiology and Pharmacology Laboratory of Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo University, the research variables were binahong leaf infusion and healing of suture infection, assessment and data collection using the REEDA scale instrument, statistical analysis with the one-way ANOVA, and post-hoc follow-up tests. …”
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Selective inhibition of TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition overcomes chemotherapy resistance in high-risk lung squamous cell carcinoma by Liangdong Sun, Jue Wang, Huansha Yu, Xinsheng Zhu, Jing Zhang, Junjie Hu, Yilv Yan, Xun Zhang, Yuming Zhu, Gening Jiang, Ming Ding, Peng Zhang, Lele Zhang

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Protective Effects of Sanyar Prebiotic on Immunity and Tissue Changes of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Exposed to CuSO4 Stress by Ramezan Rajani, Mohammad Farhangi, Hojjatallah Jafaryan, Hossein Adineh, Maryam Alizadeh

“…Prebiotics, as feed additives, can activate the antioxidant and immune systems of fish and significantly improve the survival of aquaculture animals in stressful conditions. The exposure of fish to copper sulfate leads to oxidative stress, suppression of the immune system, and destruction of vital body tissues. …”
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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Beta-lactamase resistance gene in multidrug resistance bacteria, Proteus spp. by Sabiha S. Salih, Shno J. Mohammed, Imad M Noori, Lana MA Mohammed, Taib A. Hama Soor

“…Vulgaris, in the meat of different animals and to find the prevalence of b-lactamase resistance genes (blaTEM-1, blaCMY, blaCMY2, blaShv, blaOXA, and blaCTX) in Proteus species. …”
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Eunugs in die Bybel by F. P. Retief, S. J. P. K. Riekert, J. F. G. Cilliers

“…In Deuteronomy 23:1 the act of human castration is condemned, without using the word saris, while Leviticus 22:24 refers to animal castration by crushing (Hebrew word katut) of the testes. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Patients on Haemodialysis Maintenance Therapy in a Country of Sub-Saharan Africa by Nyangi A. Gityamwi, Kathryn H. Hart, Barbara Engel

“…The diet was predominantly starchy food based, accompanied by a limited selection of vegetables. Fruits and animal protein were also minimally consumed (1 portion/day each). …”
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Prioritization of genes associated with the pathogenesis of leukosis in cattle by N. S. Yudin, N. L. Podkolodnyy, T. A. Agarkova, E. V. Ignatieva

“…Selection by means of genetic markers is a promising approach to the eradication of infectious diseases in farm animals, especially in the absence of effective methods of treatment and prevention. …”
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Integralna ochrona środowiska w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II by Wojciech Bołoz

“…He does not take into consideration the specificity of nature’s constituting components: natural resources, plants and animals. Another important reason for the environment crisis is inconsiderate output of natural resources as if they were to last forever. …”
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Analysis of vulnerability, its drivers, and strategies applied towards reducing the pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood vulnerability to climatic shocks by Daniel Assefa Tofu, Tegegn Dilbato, Chalchisa Fana, Niguse Bekele Dirbaba, Gutu Tesso

“…Managing livestock, taking advantage of social capital, storing hay and crop residue, and destocking animals during the period of severe drought were the main strategies used to reduce the vulnerability and enhance the adaptive capacity. …”
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