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Mo Q, Nawaz S, Kulyar MF, Li K, Li Y, Zhang Z, Rahim MF, Ahmed AE, Ijaz F, Li J. Exploring the intricacies of Pasteurella multocida dynamics in high-altitude livestock and its consequences for bovine health: A personal exploration of the yak paradox. Microb Pathog 2024; 194:106799. [PMID: 39025382 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Pasturella multocida (P. multocida), a gram-negative bacterium, has long been a focus of interest in animal health because of its capacity to cause different infections, including hemorrhagic septicemia. Yaks, primarily found in high-altitude environments, are among the several livestock animals affected by these bacteria. Yaks are essential to the socioeconomic life of the people who depend on them since they are adapted to the cold and hypoxic conditions of highland environments. Nevertheless, these terrains exhibit a greater incidence of P. multocida despite the severe environmental complications. This predominance has been linked to the possible attenuation of the yak's immunological responses in such circumstances and the evolution of some bacterial strains to favor survival in the respiratory passages of the animals. Moreover, these particular strains threaten other cattle populations that interact with yaks, which might result in unanticipated outbreaks in areas previously thought to be low risk. Considering these findings, designing and executing preventative and control strategies suited explicitly for these distinct biological environments is imperative. Through such strategies, yaks' health will be guaranteed, and a larger bovine population will be safeguarded against unanticipated epidemics. The current review provides thorough insights that were previously dispersed among several investigations. Its distinct method of connecting the ecology of yaks with the dynamics of infection offers substantial background information for further studies and livestock management plans.
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- Quan Mo
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China.
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Tracing selection signatures in the pig genome gives evidence for selective pressures on a unique curly hair phenotype in Mangalitza. Sci Rep 2020; 10:22142. [PMID: 33335158 PMCID: PMC7747725 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-79037-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Selection for desirable traits and breed-specific phenotypes has left distinctive footprints in the genome of pigs. As representative of a breed with strong selective traces aiming for robustness, health and performance, the Mangalitza pig, a native curly-haired pig breed from Hungary, was investigated in this study. Whole genome sequencing and SNP chip genotyping was performed to detect runs of homozygosity (ROH) in Mangalitza and Mangalitza-crossbreeds. We identified breed specific ROH regions harboring genes associated with the development of the curly hair type and further characteristics of this breed. Further analysis of two matings of Mangalitza with straight-coated pig breeds confirmed an autosomal dominant inheritance of curly hair. Subsequent scanning of the genome for variant effects on this trait revealed two variants potentially affecting hair follicle development and differentiation. Validation in a large sample set as well as in imputed SNP data confirmed these variants to be Mangalitza-specific. Herein, we demonstrated how strong artificial selection has shaped the genome in Mangalitza pigs and left traces in the form of selection signatures. This knowledge on genomic variation promoting unique phenotypes like curly hair provides an important resource for futures studies unraveling genetic effects for special characteristics in livestock.
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Wu G, Gu Y, Hou X, Li R, Ke H, Xiao X. Hybrid Nanocomposites of Cellulose/Carbon-Nanotubes/Polyurethane with Rapidly Water Sensitive Shape Memory Effect and Strain Sensing Performance. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1586. [PMID: 31569828 PMCID: PMC6835329 DOI: 10.3390/polym11101586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In this work, a fast water-responsive shape memory hybrid polymer based on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) was prepared by crosslinking with hydroxyethyl cotton cellulose nanofibers (CNF-C) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The effect of CNTs content on the electrical conductivity of TPU/CNF-C/CNTs nanocomposite was investigated for the feasibility of being a strain sensor. In order to know its durability, the mechanical and water-responsive shape memory effects were studied comprehensively. The results indicated good mechanical properties and sensing performance for the TPU matrix fully crosslinked with CNF-C and CNTs. The water-induced shape fixity ratio (Rf) and shape recovery ratio (Rr) were 49.65% and 76.64%, respectively, indicating that the deformed composite was able to recover its original shape under a stimulus. The TPU/CNF-C/CNTs samples under their fixed and recovered shapes were tested to investigate their sensing properties, such as periodicity, frequency, and repeatability of the sensor spline under different loadings. Results indicated that the hybrid composite can sense large strains accurately for more than 103 times and water-induced shape recovery can to some extent maintain the sensing accuracy after material fatigue. With such good properties, we envisage that this kind of composite may play a significant role in developing new generations of water-responsive sensors or actuators.
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- Guanzheng Wu
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
- Shenzhen Digital Life Institute, Shenzhen 581000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Textile Fibers and Materials, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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