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Veterinary Sciences
Evelyn Winter, Julia Cisilotto, Adny Henrique Silva, Daiane Rosolen, Ana Paula Fabichak, Michele Patricia Rode, Tania Beatriz Creczynski-Pasa
Summary: This review provides an overview of the current knowledge regarding the role of miRNAs in reproduction and animal diseases, diagnostic and therapy.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
C. E. Valdez-Miramontes, Jeny De Haro-Acosta, C. F. Arechiga-Flores, L. Verdiguel-Fernandez, B. Rivas-Santiago
Summary: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are molecules with broad-spectrum activity against various pathogens, widely distributed in insects, amphibians, and mammals, playing a key role in the innate immune system. In addition to their antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activity, they have shown regulatory effects on gut microbiota and growth performance.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sophie Egyptien, Benjamin Dewals, Fabien Ectors, Flore Brutinel, Jerome Ponthier, Stefan Deleuze
Summary: Many commonly used fluorochromes in semen analysis emit in green and red channels, which limits their combination for multiple parameter analysis. The use of fluorophores emitting in different light channels allows for broader combination possibilities, expanding the range of simultaneously evaluated criteria. This is particularly important for species with small ejaculated volumes.
Review
Biology
Maria Giovanna Sabbieti, Andrea Marchegiani, Albert A. Sufianov, Vladimir L. Gabai, Alexander Shneider, Dimitrios Agas
Summary: Inflammation is a preceding condition for various diseases in humans and animals, and p62 protein has gained attention as a potential tool to counter inflammation and oxidative stress.
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Laurent Souci, Caroline Denesvre
Summary: The skin acts as a passive and active barrier to protect the body, and its health is crucial for fulfilling this role. The development of 3D skin models in humans has been facilitated by societal pressure to reduce animal experiments, allowing for more in-depth study and application of skin structure and functions.
VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Pengfei Zhang, Xiaotian Qiu, Lixian Wang, Fuping Zhao
Summary: This article introduces the methods of selection and mating in animal breeding based on breeding values and genomic information. Selection based on breeding values can significantly improve genetic gain, but it can also lead to increased inbreeding. Genomic mating methods can better control the level of inbreeding and achieve long-term sustainable genetic gain. Genomic mating is more suitable for modern animal breeding, especially for the conservation and improvement of local breeds.
Review
Biology
Louis-Stephane Le Clercq, Antoinette Kotze, J. Paul Grobler, Desire Lee Dalton
Summary: Various biological attributes associated with individual fitness in animals change over the lifespan, which often requires the need for age determination methods in animal ecology and conservation work. Current methods for determining age have limitations and lack standardization. Biological clocks, such as tooth layer annulation and otolith layering, have been explored as potential universal age determination methods. Recently, methylation and telomere length have been adapted from human studies to study animal aging. Both methods have been studied across multiple vertebrate classes and show promise in accurately determining age in animals. Methylation outperforms telomere length in terms of predictive power and smaller prediction intervals.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Seika Hashimoto-Hill, Theresa Alenghat
Summary: Studies on the microbiome across domestic species have revealed a common occurrence of gut microbiome dysbiosis during idiopathic intestinal inflammation, with functional potential of the altered microbiota suggested as a key etiologic factor.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Bertrand Pain
Summary: Organoids are three-dimensional structures derived from the self-organization of stem cells, which have plasticity and can be pluripotent, adult, or induced pluripotent. Research data has been predominantly focused on mouse models since the 1980s, with a shift towards human research in the late 1990s. Somatic reprogramming has revolutionized stem cell research.
VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Shuoshuo Li, Da Wang, Jianchuan Gong, Ying Zhang
Summary: Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) are parasites that threaten livestock yields and the agricultural industry worldwide. The high frequency of anthelmintic resistance among GINs has prompted the search for sustainable alternatives. Biological controls based on predatory fungi and ovicidal fungi are promising alternatives to chemical controls, but have limitations. Combining multiple fungi or fungi with chemical controls has become popular to minimize recurring infections or disrupt the life cycle of GINs.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marcello Siniscalchi, Serenella d'Ingeo, Angelo Quaranta
Summary: Studying emotional functioning is crucial for improving the welfare of domestic animals. Cognitive component of emotions, including lateralization in the animal kingdom, has been widely reported. Research on animal emotions through evaluation of cerebral lateralization is mainly based on analyzing lateralized behaviors associated with sensory and motor functions.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Canakoglu Nurettin, Berber Engin, Tonbak Sukru, Aktas Munir, Vatansever Zati, Ozdarendeli Aykut
Summary: This study conducted a serosurvey on both domestic and wild animals in different areas of Turkiye and found seroevidence of Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever in wild animals, indicating the substantial role of wild animals in virus epidemiology in Turkiye.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Ana Reis-Ferreira, Joana Neto-Mendes, Carmen Bras-Silva, Luis Lobo, Ana Patricia Fontes-Sousa
Summary: MicroRNAs have the potential to be biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases, but further research is needed before their implementation in veterinary clinical practice.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
E. Lai, S. Unniappan
Summary: Irisin is a peptide hormone derived from the cleavage of a protein containing the fibronectin type III domain. It is highly conserved among vertebrates and plays important roles in browning of adipose tissue and energy expenditure. Irisin has been found in various tissues, suggesting additional functions beyond its role as a myokine. This review aims to provide an updated commentary on the structure, tissue distribution, and functions of irisin in vertebrates, particularly in mammals of veterinary importance. Irisin could be explored as a potential candidate for therapeutic agents and biomarkers in domestic animal endocrinology.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Andras-Laszlo Nagy, Sabrina Ardelean, Ronan J. J. Chapuis, Juliette Bouillon, Dalma Pivariu, Alexandra Iulia Dreanca, Francesca Caloni
Summary: Exposure to phytotoxins from imported or native plants is a significant cause of animal disease. Europe has witnessed an increase in new plant poisonings, leading to a rise in previously rare intoxication cases. However, limited data on emerging poisoning cases are available due to the lack of a centralized reporting system. The diverse range of plant species and phytotoxins, along with the emergence of new types of poisonings, highlights the need for veterinarians and animal owners to stay updated on this subject.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Abena S. Agyeman, Abbas Bandukwala, Khaled Bouri, Jessica Hawes, Daniel M. Krainak, Samir Lababidi, William B. Mattes, Elena Mishina, Phillip Turfle, Sue-Jane Wang, Theresa Thekkudan
Summary: The FDA convened a virtual public workshop to discuss the terminology and use of multicomponent biomarkers, aiming to gather feedback and identify common issues. Keynote presentations, case studies, and panel discussions provided a foundation for building consensus on the use of these biomarkers.
BIOMARKERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
