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Dhanusia S, Santhana Lakshmi S, Kumar A, Prabhu R, Srinivasan V, Suganthirababu P, Kumar P, Kumaresan A, Vishnuram S, Alagesan J, Vasanthi RK. Impact of mobile phone usage on dynamic postural control among South Indian college students. Work 2024:WOR230161. [PMID: 38277326 DOI: 10.3233/wor-230161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Smartphones are a technical marvel that rapidly evolved to play an important role in our lives. One downside to smartphone use is that it significantly worsens posture. It is believed that using a smartphone while walking increases the risk of cognitive decline and the loss of dynamic balance needed to perform functional tasks. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to determine the impact of smartphone usage on dynamic postural control among South Indian college students. METHODS The study was carried out in a private college with 400 invited students through online social media platforms. The four-square step test and SAS-SV were used to determine the impact of smartphone usage on dynamic postural control. The students were informed about the study process. A total of 250 participants were included based on the inclusion criteria. RESULTS There was a high percentage of agreement on smartphone usage on dynamic postural control measured with SAS-SV, revealing statistical significance with a mean value of 41.532 and SD of 10.010886. The four-square step test with a mean value of 22.5 and SD of 1.8995878 also proved significant impact. A positive correlation was found between smartphone usage and dynamic postural control, which was analysed using Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.90130. CONCLUSION A significant correlation was noted between mobile usage and dynamic balance. Smartphones can have a negative impact on dynamic balance by distracting users from their surroundings and increase the risk of falls.
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- S Dhanusia
- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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Rajesh G, Ramana K, Srinivasan V, Kumaresan A, Suganthirababu P, Promotha S, Alagesan J. Prevalence of impaired upper extremity neural mobility among smart device users during the COVID-19 pandemic. Work 2023:WOR220286. [PMID: 37212081 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Both the development of various countries and people's health were impacted by the unforeseen global COVID-19 outbreak. Many countries prefer to do their daily business online. Although it was incredibly useful at the time, it still had a problem that was not properly addressed, especially among the student population. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of upper extremity neural mobility among students who were using smart devices during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS 458 students who had previously taken home-based online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic and used a smart device for more than six hours were included in this study. The study was conducted in three phases. After being examined in the first two stages of the study, a total of 72 people were chosen for the final phase. Peripheral nerve mobility tests were performed on these 72 subjects. RESULTS This study observed that 15.72% of smart device users have been affected by forward neck posture and impaired peripheral nerve mobility in the cervical spine. CONCLUSION The study concludes that forward neck posture is associated with impaired peripheral nerve mobility among smart device users who were in home-based online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Hence, we suggest an appropriate treatment strategy focusing on preventing the forward neck posture through timely analysis and self-care therapies.
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- G Rajesh
- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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Deepa S, Kumaresan A, Suganthirabab P, Srinivasan V, Vishnuram S, Alagesan J, Krishnan Vasanthi R. Improving work life balance among female educationists during the COVID-19 lockdown. Work 2023:WOR220063. [PMID: 36872818 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The entire education industry switched from offline to online modes as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Numerous teachers who were diagnosed with musculoskeletal, psychological, and other neurodegenerative diseases have reported increased exhaustion, lack of sleep, a decline in quality of life (QoL), a decrease in physical activity, and excessive stress from online classes during the COVID-19 lockdown, especially women. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of three-modal exercise on fatigue, sleep, QoL as well as to determine the relationship between age, disease severity, disease stage and working years with women diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD). METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, 44 female educators in stages I-II with PD who were between the ages of 40 and 60 volunteered. For a total of 36 sessions over the course of six weeks, Group A received a three-modal fitness program through online video sessions, whereas Group B received Nordic walking. The outcome measures included the Fatigue Severity Scale, Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale, and Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire-39. RESULTS Age, Hoehn and Yahr scale, working years, and PD in years did not correlate with each other (p > 0.50). The three-modal exercise experimental Group A showed statistically significant improvement in QoL (p 0.001), sleep (p 0.001), and fatigue (p 0.001). CONCLUSION Women in the field of education who participated in a three-modal exercise programme for PD reported a significant improvement in their level of exhaustion, sleep patterns, and quality of life.
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- S Deepa
- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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Augustina SJ, Suganthirababu P, Rajagopal V, Kumaresan A, Srinivasan V, Ramana K, Kamalakannan M, Alagesan J, Prathap L. Pelvic floor dysfunction and its impact on quality of life among female health care employees. Work 2023; 74:1055-1059. [PMID: 36683523 DOI: 10.3233/wor-211125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In today's fast-paced world, both men and women have to be equally competent to handle their responsibilities in order to look after their family members and children. In this pace of competency women tend to forget to take care of their own health and face many health issues, including pelvic floor dysfunction. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to analyse the prevalence rate of pelvic floor dysfunction among the working women in regards to their age and body mass index as well as their quality of life. METHODS One hundred sixty one post-partum working female participants from the medical fraternity were involved in this study after their consent was obtained. Pelvic floor muscle strength was assessed and their quality of life measured using King's health questionnaire. RESULTS There was a strong correlation between the pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and its impact on the quality of life among the females with increasing age. Significant statistical significant difference of P(<0.0001) was noted. CONCLUSION Pelvic floor dysfunction among females has a direct impact on their quality of life.
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- S Jenifer Augustina
- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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Suganthirababu P, Parveen A, Mohan Krishna P, Sivaram B, Kumaresan A, Srinivasan V, Vishnuram S, Alagesan J, Prathap L. Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals: A systematic review. Work 2022; 74:455-467. [PMID: 36530117 DOI: 10.3233/wor-211041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are one of the main causes of morbidity among healthcare professionals. It has various secondary consequences on productivity by diminishing the quantity and quality of work completed by the affected personnel, in addition to having a primary impact on the individual with pain and discomfort. OBJECTIVE The study aims to determine the overall prevalence rate of WRMSD among dentists, physiotherapists, and surgeons and also identify the commonly affected regions of the body about specific health care professions among each of the three professions, as recorded by the cross-sectional studies performed in various countries and regions of the world. METHODS A systematic search strategy was framed following the PRISMA guidelines based on the present inclusion and exclusion criteria. A critical search of articles was conducted during June 2020 in CINAHL (DOAJ), PubMed, Google Scholar Scopus, PEDro databases and SAGE journals. RESULTS Out of the 42 articles that met the eligibility criteria, there were 39 cross-sectional studies, 2 pilot cross-sectional surveys and 1 prospective cohort study with one-year follow-up. All studies included in this review used various survey tools for recording the demographic details and measuring the prevalence of WRMSDs and other outcome factors. CONCLUSION We conclude that all three health care professionals (dentists, physiotherapists and surgeons) are highly prone to develop WRMSDs with surgeons and dentists being more vulnerable when compared to physiotherapists. The lower back and neck are identified as the two most commonly affected regions among all three professionals.
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- Prathap Suganthirababu
- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- East Point College of Physiotherapy, East Point Group of Institutions, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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Kumaresan A, Sebastian N, Suganthirababu P, Srinivasan V, Vishnuram S, Kumar P, Jayaraj V, Alagesan J, Prathap L, Kandakurti P. Efficacy of physiotherapy management on burnout syndrome amongst it professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Work 2022; 73:769-775. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-220051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress. Burnout weakens the energy of an individual which reduces productivity and leaves this individual helpless, hopeless, cynical, and Resentful. Thus, an early diagnosis of this syndrome has to be done and ways to prevent the level of progression and complication of burnout syndrome has to be planned. OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of self-supervised Jacobson’s relaxation technique along with Bhastrika Pranayama in reducing the level of burnout among the work-from-home IT professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: Thirty participants with burnout syndrome were randomly divided into two groups (15 participants in each group) using random allocation. The experimental group received Jacobson’s relaxation technique along with Bhastrika Pranayama, whereas the control group received diaphragmatic breathing exercises and chest expansion exercises. Pre-test and post-test values using Maslach Burnout Inventory were used to interpret the results. RESULTS: Data collected were analyzed statistically by the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. It shows that there is a significant reduction in the level of burnout in the Experimental group when compared to the control group at a p-value of 0.001. CONCLUSION: From the results, it is concluded that Jacobsen’s relaxation technique along with diaphragmatic breathing exercises showed significant improvement in the reduction of burnout levels.
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- A. Kumaresan
- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Ramesha KP, Jeyakumar S, Mall S, Vedamurthy GV, Kumaresan A, Devadasn MJ, Kataktalware MA, Arul D, Das DN, Manimaran A. Anti-Müllerian hormone as an endocrine biomarker of reproductive longevity and assessment of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in AMH gene of Bos indicus breeds of cattle. Reprod Domest Anim 2022; 57:1450-1464. [PMID: 35916244 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a member of the TGF-β superfamily produced by follicular granulosa cells (GCs) in women and cattle and is considered an endocrine biomarker of ovarian follicular reserve. The study examined how age and parity influence serum AMH concentration and investigated the presence of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in AMH gene in Bos indicus breeds viz Malnad Gidda Amritmahal and Hallikar. All five exons of AMH gene amplified by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) were subjected to Sanger sequencing and identified important SNP and its effects. We observed a highly significant relationship between parity and AMH concentration in Amritmahal cattle, whereas Malnad Gidda and Hallikar breeds did not show a significant difference. We identified one SNP located in exon 5 (rs21402788) with base change A>G, a non-synonymous mutation resulting in a change in amino acid Q>R and the protein product. It is concluded that AMH level could be considered as an indicator of the ovarian reserve and productive herd life (longevity) irrespective of age/parity, especially in Bos indicus breeds of cattle.
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- K P Ramesha
- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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- Protegenomics Laboratory, Dairy Production Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Southern Regional Station, Adugodi, Bengaluru, India
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Singh LK, Pandey M, Baithalu RK, Fernandes A, Ali SA, Jaiswal L, Pannu S, Neeraj, Mohanty TK, Kumaresan A, Datta TK, Kumar S, Mohanty AK. Comparative Proteome Profiling of Saliva Between Estrus and Non-Estrus Stages by Employing Label-Free Quantitation (LFQ) and Tandem Mass Tag (TMT)-LC-MS/MS Analysis: An Approach for Estrus Biomarker Identification in Bubalus bubalis. Front Genet 2022; 13:867909. [PMID: 35754844 PMCID: PMC9217162 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.867909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Accurate determination of estrus is essentially required for efficient reproduction management of farm animals. Buffalo is a shy breeder and does not manifest overt signs of estrus that make estrus detection difficult resulting in a poor conception rate. Therefore, identifying estrus biomarkers in easily accessible biofluid such as saliva is of utmost interest. In the current study, we generated saliva proteome profiles during proestrus (PE), estrus (E), metestrus (ME), and diestrus (DE) stages of the buffalo estrous cycle using both label-free quantitation (LFQ) and labeled (TMT) quantitation and mass spectrometry analysis. A total of 520 proteins were identified as DEPs in LFQ; among these, 59 and four proteins were upregulated (FC ≥ 1.5) and downregulated (FC ≤ 0.5) during E vs. PE, ME, and DE comparisons, respectively. Similarly, TMT-LC-MS/MS analysis identified 369 DEPs; among these, 74 and 73 proteins were upregulated and downregulated during E vs. PE, ME, and DE stages, respectively. Functional annotations of GO terms showed enrichment of glycolysis, pyruvate metabolism, endopeptidase inhibitor activity, salivary secretion, innate immune response, calcium ion binding, oocyte meiosis, and estrogen signaling. Over-expression of SERPINB1, HSPA1A, VMO1, SDF4, LCN1, OBP, and ENO3 proteins during estrus was further confirmed by Western blotting. This is the first comprehensive report on differential proteome analysis of buffalo saliva between estrus and non-estrus stages. This study generated an important panel of candidate proteins that may be considered buffalo estrus biomarkers which can be applied in the development of a diagnostic kit for estrus detection in buffalo.
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Alagumoorthi G, Beulah JD, Thirunavukarasu S, Ramachandaran V, Kumaresan A. Effectiveness of Wii sports- based strategy training in reducing risk of falling, falls and improving quality of life in adults with idiopathic Parkinson's disease- a randomized comparative trial. Clin Rehabil 2022; 36:1097-1109. [PMID: 35315706 DOI: 10.1177/02692155221089030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of Wii sports-based strategy training on risk of falling, falls and quality of life in adults with idiopathic Parkinson's disease. DESIGN Single blind, Randomised comparative trial. SETTING Hospital and home. SUBJECTS Diagnosed as idiopathic Parkinson's disease, Hoehn-Yahr stage 2.5 to 4, history of at least 3 falls in the last 3 months. INTERVENTION Experimental group participated in 30-40 min of Wii training, 3 session/week for 12 weeks and control group participated for the same duration in traditional balance training. During each session both the group received 30 min of conventional physiotherapy. OUTCOMES Number of fallers, Fall rate, Berg balance scale, Timed up and go test, Parkinson's disease questionnaire 39, at baseline, 12th and 36th week after baseline. RESULTS We randomised 192 participants. Participant's characteristics were similar between Wii and control group at base line, in age 69.7 ± 10, 68.5 ± 9.8, disease severity 3.43 ± 0.56, 3.42 ± 0.59, and fall rate 10.47 ± 15.78, 11.80 ± 18.95 (in mean ± SD). At 12th week 28%(27), 51%(49) & 36th week 45%(42), 60%(57) in Wii-group, control group fell at least once, respectively. Wii group improved more than control group at 12th, 36th week in number of fallers (-23%, p < 0.001) (-15%, p < 0.039), fall rates -2.635(-5.38 to 0.112), -1.476(-5.09 to 2.142) (difference in mean, Confidence Interval) and bodily discomfort component of PDQ 39. CONCLUSION A 12 weeks exercise training using the Wii sports-based strategy decreases the number of fallers, fall rate, measures of risk of falling but did not alter the quality of life in adults with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
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- G Alagumoorthi
- College of Physiotherapy, 267628Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry, India
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- College of Physiotherapy, 267628Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Neurology, 29986Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute, Puducherry, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kumaresan A, Suganthirababu P, Srinivasan V, Vijay Chandhini Y, Divyalaxmi P, Alagesan J, Vishnuram S, Ramana K, Prathap L. Prevalence of burnout syndrome among Work-From-Home IT professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Work 2022; 71:379-384. [PMID: 35095012 DOI: 10.3233/wor-211040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many countries adopted a complete or partial lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and various professions started to work-from-home. People who work-from-home experience constant stress which leads to burnout syndrome. Burnout can be defined as a chronic stress-induced occupational syndrome resulting in fatigue, decreased job productivity, and poor motivation towards the job. OBJECTIVE This research work primarily focuses on exploring the prevalence of burnout syndrome among IT professionals who work-from-home and to determine the impact of burnout in different gender and age-groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Using snowball sampling method 934 IT professionals were selected based on selection criteria, explained about the study processes, and instructed to submit an online survey consist of Maslach Burnout Inventory scale (MBI) through mail, social media, or through a researcher by direct interview. RESULTS Descriptive statistics were used to interpret the data. In 25-30 years age-group, men were affected (93%) less than women (94%) and also in 31-35 years age-group, men were affected (96%) less than women (98%). Overall burnout scores of men were 94% and women were 96%. Results indicate female IT professionals were more prone experience burnout syndrome than Male population. CONCLUSIONS From the results, it is concluded that 95% of the IT professionals are suffering from burnout, where women are more prevalent to burnout when compared to male. It is also suggested that an early, routine and frequent assessment of physical status, mental status and burnout syndrome is essential to maintain mental health.
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- A Kumaresan
- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental college, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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Apoorva R, Premalatha N, Balakrishnan S, Kumaresan A, Yogeshpriya S. Prognostic Value of Cardiac Biomarker and Electrocardiography of Canine Parvovirus-2 Affected Kanni Pups: A Study of Eight Cases. Applied Biological Research 2022. [DOI: 10.5958/0974-4517.2022.00029.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Srinivasan V, Vishnuram S, Suganthirababu P, Kumaresan A, Divyalaxmi P, Saranya Devi M, Alagesan J. Impact of COVID-19 online classes on morningness-eveningness personality among adult college students: A survey study. Work 2021; 70:695-700. [PMID: 34719463 DOI: 10.3233/wor-210528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 emerged as a serious pandemic in 2019 and billions of people were infected. Various precautionary methods were taken to contain the spread of virus such as social distancing, public lockdown, sanitation, and closure of schools and colleges. Many colleges started online classes to resume their syllabus and to complete the course curriculum. These evening online sessions resulted in late night sleep, long term mobile/computer exposure, and disturbed sleep pattern. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 online classes on morningness- eveningness personality and to compare it with different age groups, gender, and body mass index. METHODS The cluster sampling method was used to collect the subjects from the total of 1153 adult college students, 897 subjects were selected based on the selection criteria and instructed to submit an online survey consists of the Morningness-eveningness Questionnaire and demographic and anthropometric data through mail, social media, or through a researcher by direct interview. RESULTS The mean score for the 897 participants is 56.7, indicating intermediate morningness-eveningness personality type. On comparing the different groups, the youngest group (18-20 years) scored 4.23%(mean = 46.7), female subjects scored 6.13%(mean = 58.1), the underweight 2.67%(mean = 59.2) and overweight groups scored 2.89%(mean = 59.7) indicating definite eveningness. Among the 897 collected samples of the population 8.13%of the subjects experienced definite eveningness, 14.93%has moderate eveningness, 17.38%are under intermediate category, 22.4%have moderate morningness, and 37.11%have definite morningness. CONCLUSIONS Subjects with eveningness personality have high risk of developing mental illness, thus it's important to determine the eveningness personality among student population to avoid serious complications in later age.
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai, India
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Sarwalia P, Raza M, Soni A, Dubey P, Chandel R, Kumar R, Kumaresan A, Onteru SK, Pal A, Singh K, Iquebal MA, Jaiswal S, Kumar D, Datta TK. Establishment of Repertoire of Placentome-Associated MicroRNAs and Their Appearance in Blood Plasma Could Identify Early Establishment of Pregnancy in Buffalo ( Bubalus bubalis). Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:673765. [PMID: 34513824 PMCID: PMC8427669 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.673765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Precise early pregnancy diagnosis in dairy animals is of utmost importance for an efficient dairy production system. Not detecting a dairy animal pregnant sufficiently early after the breeding results to extending the unproductive time of their milk production cycle and causes substantial economic loss for a dairy producer. At present, the most conventional and authentic pregnancy confirmation practice in cows and buffaloes is rectal palpation of the reproductive organs at Days 35–40 after insemination, which sometime leads to considering an animal as false pregnant. Other alternative methods available for early pregnancy diagnosis lack either accuracy or reproducibility or require elaborate instrumentation and laboratory setup not feasible to practice at farmers’ doorstep. The present study was aimed at establishment of the microRNA (miRNA) repertoire of the placentome in buffaloes, which could capture the event of the cross talk between a growing embryo and a dam, through fetal cotyledons and maternal caruncles, and thus could hint at the early pregnancy establishment event in ruminants. Total RNA was isolated from buffalo placentome tissues during early stages of pregnancy (at Day < 25 and Days 30–35), and global small RNA analysis was performed by using Illumina single-end read chemistry and Bubalus bubalis genome. A total of 2,199 miRNAs comprising 1,620 conserved and 579 non-conserved miRNAs were identified. Stringent functional miRNA selection criteria could predict 20 miRNAs worth evaluating for their abundance in the plasma of pregnant, non-pregnant, cyclic non-bred, and non-cyclic prepubertal animals. Eight of them (viz., miR-195-5p, miR-708-3p, miR-379-5p, miR-XX1, miR-XX2, miR-130a-3p, miR-200a-3p, and miR-27) displayed typical abundance patterns in the plasma samples of the animals on Day 19 as well as Day 25 post-insemination, thus making them ambiguous candidates for early pregnancy detection. Similarly, higher abundance of miR-200a-3p and miR130a-3p in non-pregnant animals was indicative of their utility for detecting the animals as not pregnant. Most interestingly, miR-XX1 and miR-XX2 were very characteristically abundant only in pregnant animals. In silico target prediction analysis confirmed that these two miRNAs are important regulators of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and cell adhesion molecule-2 (CADM-2), both of which play a significant role in the implantation process during feto-maternal cross talk. We interpret that circulatory miR-XX1 and miR-XX2 in blood plasma could be the potential biomarkers for early pregnancy detection in buffaloes.
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- Parul Sarwalia
- Animal Genomics Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Centre for Agricultural Bioinformatics, Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India.,Biological Science Laboratory, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, India
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- Animal Biochemistry Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, SRS of National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, India
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- Animal Biochemistry Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Centre for Agricultural Bioinformatics, Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Agricultural Bioinformatics, Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Agricultural Bioinformatics, Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Agricultural Bioinformatics, Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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Boopathi V, Prasad S, Kumaresan A, Manimaran A, Prakash MA. Environmental factors affecting reproductive performance of Murrah buffaloes. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2019.1607216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- V. Boopathi
- Division of Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Division of Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Division of Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Division of Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Division of Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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Zainab S, Nithyashree P, Jumanah R, Kamalakannan M, Prathap S, Kumaresan A. A study to compare the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises for phase I and phase II of menstrual cycle in primary dysmenorrhea subjects. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2021. [DOI: 10.51248/.v41i2.804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Introduction and Aim:The common gynaecological problem among females found to be Dysmenorrhea, which is a cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring at menstruation in the absence of any identifiable pelvic disease with a prevalence rate of 60%-90%. The consequences of primary dysmenorrhea affect quality of life (QOL) and limitations in daily activities as well as absenteeism. There is no open literature on which phase of the menstrual cycle is better to exercise in and is more effective. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises for Phase I and Phase II of menstrual cycle in primary dysmenorrhea subjects and find out which phase is best to exercise in.
Materials and Methods: A total of 150 subjects were selected using convenient sampling technique based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly allotted into 2 groups (group A and group B)containing 75 subjects each. Group A (Phase I follicular phase)and group B (Phase II luteal phase) performed core strengthening exercise protocol for a duration of 3 menstrual cycles (12 weeks). Working ability, location, intensity, days of pain, dysmenorrhea (WaLIDD) score as well as EQ 5-D 5-L (Euroql5 dimension 5 level quality of life questionnaire) values were obtained before and after the intervention.
Results: An unpaired t-test of the post-test mean values of phase I and II groups show that there is a significant difference between the two groups(p-value<0.0001)
Conclusion: From the results,it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in effectiveness of core strengthening exercises between phase I and phase II and thus exercising in Phase I is most effective.
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Ashokan M, Ramesha KP, Hallur S, Karthikkeyan G, Rana E, Azharuddin N, Raj SR, Jeyakumar S, Kumaresan A, Kataktalware MA, Das DN, Keshava Prasad TS. Differences in milk metabolites in Malnad Gidda (Bos indicus) cows reared under pasture-based feeding system. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2831. [PMID: 33531582 PMCID: PMC7854684 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82412-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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The milk and milk products from cows reared under grazing system are believed to be healthier and hence have high demand compared to milk from cows reared in the non-grazing system. However, the effect of grazing on milk metabolites, specifically lipids has not been fully understood. In this study, we used acetonitrile precipitation and methanol:chloroform methods for extracting the milk metabolites followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) run to identify the different metabolites between the milk of grazing and non-grazing early lactating Malnad Gidda cows. Various carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleosides and vitamin derivatives were found to be differentially abundant in grazing cows. A total of 35 metabolites were differentially regulated (fold change above 1.5) between the two groups. Tyrosyl-threonine, histidinyl-cysteine, 1-methyladenine, L-cysteine and selenocysteine showed fold change above 3 in grazing cows. The lipid profile of milk showed a lesser difference between grazing and non-grazing cows as compared to polar metabolites. To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest inventory of milk metabolomics data of an Indian cattle (Bos indicus) breed. We believe that our study would help to emerge a field of Nutri-metabolomics and veterinary omics research.
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- M. Ashokan
- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.413027.30000 0004 1767 7704Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018 India
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- grid.413027.30000 0004 1767 7704Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.419332.e0000 0001 2114 9718Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bangalore, 560030 India
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- grid.413027.30000 0004 1767 7704Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018 India
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Batra V, Maheshwarappa A, Dagar K, Kumar S, Soni A, Kumaresan A, Kumar R, Datta TK. Unusual interplay of contrasting selective pressures on β-defensin genes implicated in male fertility of the Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). BMC Evol Biol 2019; 19:214. [PMID: 31771505 PMCID: PMC6878701 DOI: 10.1186/s12862-019-1535-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The buffalo, despite its superior milk-producing ability, suffers from reproductive limitations that constrain its lifetime productivity. Male sub-fertility, manifested as low conception rates (CRs), is a major concern in buffaloes. The epididymal sperm surface-binding proteins which participate in the sperm surface remodelling (SSR) events affect the survival and performance of the spermatozoa in the female reproductive tract (FRT). A mutation in an epididymal secreted protein, beta-defensin 126 (DEFB-126/BD-126), a class-A beta-defensin (CA-BD), resulted in decreased CRs in human cohorts across the globe. To better understand the role of CA-BDs in buffalo reproduction, this study aimed to identify the BD genes for characterization of the selection pressure(s) acting on them, and to identify the most abundant CA-BD transcript in the buffalo male reproductive tract (MRT) for predicting its reproductive functional significance. RESULTS Despite the low protein sequence homology with their orthologs, the CA-BDs have maintained the molecular framework and the structural core vital to their biological functions. Their coding-sequences in ruminants revealed evidence of pervasive purifying and episodic diversifying selection pressures. The buffalo CA-BD genes were expressed in the major reproductive and non-reproductive tissues exhibiting spatial variations. The Buffalo BD-129 (BuBD-129) was the most abundant and the longest CA-BD in the distal-MRT segments and was predicted to be heavily O-glycosylated. CONCLUSIONS The maintenance of the structural core, despite the sequence divergence, indicated the conservation of the molecular functions of the CA-BDs. The expression of the buffalo CA-BDs in both the distal-MRT segments and non-reproductive tissues indicate the retention the primordial microbicidal activity, which was also predicted by in silico sequence analyses. However, the observed spatial variations in their expression across the MRT hint at their region-specific roles. Their comparison across mammalian species revealed a pattern in which the various CA-BDs appeared to follow dissimilar evolutionary paths. This pattern appears to maintain only the highly efficacious CA-BD alleles and diversify their functional repertoire in the ruminants. Our preliminary results and analyses indicated that BuBD-129 could be the functional ortholog of the primate DEFB-126. Further studies are warranted to assess its molecular functions to elucidate its role in immunity, reproduction and fertility.
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- Vipul Batra
- Animal Genomics Lab, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Animal Genomics Lab, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Animal Genomics Lab, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Animal Genomics Lab, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, SRS of NDRI, Bengaluru, 560030, India
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- Animal Genomics Lab, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Animal Genomics Lab, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India.
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Sharma A, Kumaresan A, Mehta P, Nala N, Singh MK, Palta P, Singla SK, Manik RS, Chauhan MS. Successful transplantation of transfected enriched buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) spermatogonial stem cells to homologous recipients. Theriogenology 2019; 142:441-449. [PMID: 31711692 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Genetic modification of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) is an alternative method to pronuclear microinjection and somatic cell nuclear transfer for transgenesis in large animals. In the present study, we optimized the process of homologous SSC transplantation in the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) using transfected enriched SSCs generated by a non-viral transfection approach. Firstly, the SSC enrichment efficiencies of extracellular matrix components viz. collagen, gelatin, and Datura stramonium agglutinin (DSA) lectin were determined either individually or in combination with Percoll density gradient centrifugation. The highest enrichment was achieved after differential plating with DSA lectin followed by Percoll density gradient centrifugation. Nucleofection showed greater transfection efficiency (68.55 ± 4.56%, P < 0.05) for enriched SSCs in comparison to fugene HD (6.7 ± 0.25%) and lipofectamine 3000 (15.57 ± 0.74%). The transfected enriched SSCs were transplanted into buffalo males under the ultrasound guidance and testis was removed by castration after 7-8 weeks of transplantation. Persistence and localization of donor cells within recipient seminiferous tubules was confirmed using fluorescent microscopy. Further confirmation was done by flow cytometric evaluation of GFP expressing cells among those isolated from two-step enzymatic digestion of recipient testicular parenchyma. In conclusion, we demonstrated for the first time, generation of buffalo transfected enriched SSCs and their successful homologous transplantation in buffaloes. This study represents the first step towards genetic modifications in buffaloes using SSC transplantation technique.
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- A Sharma
- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India.
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, Haryana, India.
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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Suganthirababu P, Alagesan J, Prathap L, Manikumar M, Kumaresan A, Banu N. Action of Ultrasound Therapy in Altering Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity of Ulnar Nerve. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.13005/bpj/1708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ultrasound therapy is one of the commonest and most popular modality used for tissue healing, pain reduction, tissue extensibility and in inflammation by physiotherapists all around the globe. Various sensitivity tests on peripheral nerves are done with ultrasound therapy, yet conclusions are still skeptical, which makes it inconclusive in progressing the modality further into management of nerve disorders. This study aimed to analyze efficiency of therapeutic ultrasound in influencing ulnar nerve conduction velocity. To Analyze the effect of ultrasound therapy in altering motor nerve conduction velocity of ulnar nerve with two therapeutic frequencies. 40 healthy individuals were included according to the selection criteria and they were explained about safety and simplicity of procedure and informed consent was obtained. All the participants were randomly assigned into two groups as 20 in each group. Group-A was given ultrasound therapy at specific site of elbow to target the ulnar nerve with 1MHz frequency and Group–B followed the same procedure with 3MHz frequency. Pre and Post to ultrasound therapy application Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity (MNCV) of ulnar nerve were recorded for both the groups. The posttest mean of MNCV for forearm segment and arm segment for Group A and Group B showed statistically significant difference (P Value <0.001).The analysis done by the statistical data also revealed that the MNCV at forearm segment showed an increase in velocity compared to its pretest values, whereas the post MNCV values at arm component showed a decrease in velocity when compared to its pretest values. Among comparison the data within the groups it is evident that group A with 1 MHz of ultrasound sonification is more capable of altering the MNCV values in comparison with the 3MHz. frequency. Findings of this study conclude that ultrasound therapy can be used effectively in altering conduction velocity of a nerve and it has a potential ability to facilitate or inhibit a nerve physiological function.
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- College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE
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- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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Muhammad Aslam M, Sharma VK, Pandey S, Kumaresan A, Srinivasan A, Datta T, Mohanty T, Yadav S. Identification of biomarker candidates for fertility in spermatozoa of crossbred bulls through comparative proteomics. Theriogenology 2018; 119:43-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Kumaresan A, Johannisson A, Humblot P, Bergqvist AS. Effect of bovine oviductal fluid on motility, tyrosine phosphorylation, and acrosome reaction in cryopreserved bull spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2018; 124:48-56. [PMID: 30343199 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study was conducted to investigate the complex interactions between oviducts and cryopreserved spermatozoa. Herein we report the dynamic changes in bull sperm functions during in vitro incubation with bovine estrus and luteal oviductal fluid. Frozen-thawed bull spermatozoa was incubated either in non-capacitating medium, capacitating medium, non-capacitating medium containing 20% v/v estrus oviductal fluid or non-capacitating medium containing 20% v/v luteal oviductal fluid for 6 h at 38 °C under 5% CO2. At hourly interval spermatozoa were evaluated for kinematics, tyrosine phosphorylation and acrosome reaction. The sperm velocity parameters were higher (P < 0.05) in capacitating medium compared to the other treatments. At 4 and 5 h of incubation, the proportion of live tyrosine phosphorylated spermatozoa was higher (P < 0.05) in estrus oviductal fluid compared to all other treatments. From 4 to 6 h of incubation the proportion of live acrosome reacted spermatozoa was higher (P < 0.05) in estrus oviductal fluid compared to the other treatments. We conclude that estrus oviductal fluid induced tyrosine phosphorylation and acrosome reaction in a higher proportion of frozen-thawed bull spermatozoa compared to luteal oviductal fluid, although sperm kinematics were not significantly influenced by oviductal during incubation.
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- A Kumaresan
- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7054, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7054, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7054, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7054, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Kumaresan A, Johannisson A, Bergqvist AS. Sperm function during incubation with oestrus oviductal fluid differs in bulls with different fertility. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018; 29:1096-1106. [PMID: 27112984 DOI: 10.1071/rd15474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Spermatozoa undergo several modifications in the oviduct before acquiring fertilising capacity. Although spermatozoa are exposed to similar conditions in the oviduct, the speed of the response varies with the male and the state of the spermatozoa. We hypothesised that spermatozoa from bulls with different fertility may differ in their ability to respond to oviductal fluid (ODF). Frozen-thawed spermatozoa from four bulls were incubated with oestrus oviductal fluid (OODF) for 6h. Sperm kinematics, tyrosine phosphorylation, phosphorylation patterns, capacitation and acrosome reaction were analysed at hourly intervals. The amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH) and straightness coefficient (STR) were higher (P<0.05) in bulls with higher fertility compared with those with lower fertility, at 1-4h of incubation. At 4h of incubation and onwards, spermatozoa from bulls with higher fertility showed a lower degree (P<0.05) of tyrosine phosphorylation and higher degree of capacitation and acrosome reaction. At least five tyrosine-phosphorylated sperm proteins were detected in all bulls. However, the expression of two phosphorylated sperm proteins (183 and 109 kDa) was upregulated in bulls with lower fertility. It may be concluded that cryopreserved spermatozoa from high- and low- fertile bulls differ in their ability to respond to OODF. This may help in developing tools for assessing fertility of bulls, once validated in more animals.
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- A Kumaresan
- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 7054, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 7054, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 7054, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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Shashikumar N, Baithalu R, Bathla S, Ali S, Rawat P, Kumaresan A, Kumar S, Maharana B, Singh G, Puneeth Kumar D, Singh S, Lathwal S, Jaiswal L, Mohanty T, Mohanty A. Global proteomic analysis of water buffalo ( Bubalus bubalis ) saliva at different stages of estrous cycle using high throughput mass spectrometry. Theriogenology 2018; 110:52-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.12.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 12/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Karan P, Mohanty TK, Kumaresan A, Bhakat M, Baithalu RK, Verma K, Kumar S, Das Gupta M, Saraf KK, Gahlot SC. Improvement in sperm functional competence through modified low‐dose packaging in French mini straws of bull semen. Andrologia 2018; 50:e13003. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- P. Karan
- Artificial Breeding Research Centre ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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- Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics ICAR‐National Dairy Research Institute Karnal Haryana India
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Mohanty T, Lone S, Kumaresan A, Bhakat M, Kumar R, Baithalu R, Sinha R, Paray A, Yadav H, Sahu S, Mohanty A. Sperm dosage and site of insemination in relation to fertility in bovines. Asian Pac J Reprod 2018. [DOI: 10.4103/2305-0500.220977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Suganthirababu P, Sowjanya BS, Prathap L, Kumaresan A, Jannu C, Chandupatla VD. Low-level laser therapy in the management of diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.5958/0976-5506.2018.01823.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Wankhade PR, Manimaran A, Kumaresan A, Jeyakumar S, Ramesha KP, Sejian V, Rajendran D, Varghese MR. Metabolic and immunological changes in transition dairy cows: A review. Vet World 2017; 10:1367-1377. [PMID: 29263601 PMCID: PMC5732345 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2017.1367-1377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Smooth transition from pregnancy to lactation is important for high productive and reproductive performance during later postpartum period in dairy animals. On the other hand, the poor transition often leads to huge economic loss to dairy farmers due to compromised production and reproduction. Therefore, understanding the causes and consequence of metabolic changes during the transition period is very important for postpartum health management. In this review, metabolic changes with reference to negative energy balance in transition cow and its effect on health and reproduction during the later postpartum period in dairy animals are discussed besides the role of metabolic inflammation in postpartum performance in dairy animals.
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- Pratik Ramesh Wankhade
- Livestock Research Centre, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Animal Physiology, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Animal Nutrition, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Dairy Production Section, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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Choudhary S, Kumaresan A, Kumar M, Chhillar S, Malik H, Kumar S, Kaushik JK, Datta TK, Mohanty AK. Effect of recombinant and native buffalo OVGP1 on sperm functions and in vitro embryo development: a comparative study. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2017; 8:69. [PMID: 28883914 PMCID: PMC5580196 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-017-0201-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background An oviduct- specific glycoprotein, OVGP1, is synthesized and secreted by non-ciliated epithelial cells of the mammalian oviduct which provides an essential milieu for reproductive functions. The present study reports the effects of recombinant buffalo OVGP1 that lacks post-translational modifications, and native Buffalo OVGP1 isolated from oviductal tissue, on frozen- thawed sperm functions and in vitro embryo development. Results The proportion of viable sperms was greater (P < 0.05) in the recombinant OVGP1-treated group compared to the native OVGP1-treated group at 2 h, 3 h, and 4 h of incubation. The proportion of motile sperms at 3 h and 4 h of incubation; and membrane- intact sperms at 4 h was greater (P < 0.05) in the native OVGP1-treated group compared to the control and recombinant OVGP1-treated groups. The proportion of capacitated and acrosome- reacted sperms was greater (P < 0.05) in the native OVGP1-treated group compared to the recombinant OVGP1 group at 4 h. The rates of cleavage of embryos and their development to the blastocyst stage were greater (P < 0.05) in the presence of either native or recombinant OVGP1 in comparison to control at 10 μg/mL concentration as compared to 5 or 20 μg/mL. Conclusions The study suggests that both native and recombinant OVGP1 impart a positive effect on various sperm features and in vitro embryo development. However, native OVGP1 was found to have a more pronounced effect in comparison to recombinant non-glycosylated OVGP1 on various sperm functions except viability. Hence, our current findings infer that glycosylation of OVGP1 might be essential in sustaining the sperm functions but not the in vitro embryo development. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40104-017-0201-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Suman Choudhary
- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Livestock and Production Management Section, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Livestock and Production Management Section, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India
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Gahlot SC, Kumar S, Kumaresan A, Vairamuthu S, Saraf KK, Sreela L, Baithalu RK, Lathwal SS, Mohanty TK. Biochemical analysis of uterine fluid for identification of indicators for subclinical endometritis in the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 53:48-53. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.13051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- SC Gahlot
- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Centralized Clinical Laboratory; Madras Veterinary College; TANUVAS; Chennai India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Livestock Research Centre; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Livestock Research Centre; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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Kumaresan A, Johannisson A, Al-Essawe EM, Morrell JM. Sperm viability, reactive oxygen species, and DNA fragmentation index combined can discriminate between above- and below-average fertility bulls. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:5824-5836. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-12484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Kumar N, Manimaran A, Sivaram M, Kumaresan A, Jeyakumar S, Sreela L, Mooventhan P, Rajendran D. Influence of clinical mastitis and its treatment outcome on reproductive performance in crossbred cows: A retrospective study. Vet World 2017; 10:485-492. [PMID: 28620250 PMCID: PMC5465760 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2017.485-492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Aim: Evaluation of the effect of clinical mastitis (CM) and its treatment outcome on the reproductive performance in crossbred cows retrospectively. Materials and Methods: Datasets of 835 lactating cows affected with CM during a period of 12 years (2001-2012) were considered for this study. Mastitis treatment related data and reproductive parameters such as days to first detected heat (DTFDH), days to first insemination (DTFI), days open (DO), and number of services per conception (SC) were collected from mastitis treatment and artificial insemination registers, respectively. Data were analyzed by ANOVA using SPSS 20 software. The means were compared with the Duncan’s multiple comparison post-hoc test. Results: CM affected cows had significantly (p<0.05) higher DTFDH, DTFI, DO and SC compared to clinically healthy cows. Cows diagnosed with a single episode of CM had significantly (p<0.05) delayed DTFDH while, DO and SC were significantly higher (p<0.05) in cows diagnosed by multiple episodes of CM. SC was significantly (p<0.05) higher in cows diagnosed with both relapse and recurrence. Severe CM affected cows had significantly (p<0.05) altered reproductive parameters. The reproductive parameters were altered to high extent when CM occurred during the breeding period. Conclusion: CM-affected cows had higher DTFDH, DTFI, DO and SC compared to clinically healthy cows. The negative effects of CM on reproduction parameters were higher when CM occurred during the breeding period.
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- Narender Kumar
- Livestock Research Centre, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Dairy Economics and Statistics Section, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Livestock Production and Management Section, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Baronda, Raipur - 493 225, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Division of Animal Nutrition, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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Lone SA, Mohanty TK, Kumaresan A, Bhakat M. Laser irradiation effects and its possible mechanisms of action on spermatozoa functions in domestic animals. APJR 2017. [DOI: 10.12980/apjr.6.20170301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Saraf KK, Kumaresan A, Nayak S, Chhillar S, Sreela L, Kumar S, Tripathi UK, Datta TK, Mohanty TK. Development of an in vitro oviduct epithelial explants model for studying sperm-oviduct binding in the buffalo. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:687-691. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2016] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- KK Saraf
- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Lab; Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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Rajak S, Kumaresan A, Attupuram N, Chhillar S, Baithalu R, Nayak S, Sreela L, Singh RK, Tripathi U, Mohanty T, Yadav S. Age-related changes in transcriptional abundance and circulating levels of anti-Mullerian hormone and Sertoli cell count in crossbred and Zebu bovine males. Theriogenology 2017; 89:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Sharma A, Kumaresan A, Singla S, Palta P, Manik RS, Chauhan MS. 198 SUCCESSFUL TRANSPLANTATION OF BUFFALO (Bubalus bubalis) GERM CELLS TO HOMOLOGOUS RECIPIENTS. Reprod Fertil Dev 2017. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv29n1ab198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Transplantation of isolated germ cells from a fertile donor male into the seminiferous tubules of infertile recipients can result in donor germ cells-derived sperm production. This technique has the potential to be used as an alternative strategy for producing transgenic livestock with higher efficiency and less time and capital requirement than the current methods. The objective of the present study was to investigate whether the homologous transplantation of isolated buffalo germ cells could result in colonization of recipient testes. Germ cells were isolated from prepubertal buffalo testes (4–6 months of age) by using double enzymatic digestion method and filtration through 80- and 60-µm nylon mesh filters. Further enrichment was achieved by differential plating on Datura stramonium agglutinin lectin-coated dishes and after that Percoll density gradient centrifugation as descrived by van Pelt et al. (1996) with minor modifications. A discontinuous density gradient was prepared with 60, 50, 40, 36, 34, 32, 30, 28, and 20% Percoll in a 15-mL centrifuge tube. The enriched germ cells were then labelled with red fluorescent linker dye PKH26 (Sigma, St. Louis, MO, USA) as per the manufacturer’s instructions, and ~10 million cells/testis were transferred into the rete testis of 3 recipients (16–18 months of age) under ultrasonographic guidance. After 45 days, testes were surgically removed and samples were prepared for analysis of labelled cells via wet mount of seminiferous tubules and individual cells isolation. When wet mount specimen were observed under a fluorescence microscope, PKH26-positive cells were identified on the seminiferous tubule basement membrane in all 3 recipients, which indicated that these cells had successfully migrated from the tubule lumen and were likely to be donor germ cells. In freshly isolated cells, clumps of PKH26-positive cells were observed, which indicated either cell division or extensive local colonization of specific areas of the seminiferous tubules. In conclusion, we report successful homologous transplantation of germ cells in prepubertal buffalo testes. Further studies will investigate functionality of transferred testicular cells.
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Gahlot SC, Kumar S, Kumaresan A, Chand S, Baithalu RK, Lathika S, Patbandha TK, Lathwal SS, Mohanty TK. Efficiency of uterine fluid cytology in the diagnosis of subclinical endometritis in the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Reprod Domest Anim 2016; 52:513-516. [PMID: 27966806 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study compared endometrial cytology vis-a-vis uterine fluid cytology for assessment of uterine health in clinically normal and subclinical endometritis (SE)-affected buffaloes. Uterine fluid samples and endometrial samples were collected from the buffaloes (n = 38) at oestrus using blue sheath and cytobrush, respectively. The smears were stained with Field stain for 3 minutes, and a minimum of 400 cells were counted in each smear for determination of the percentage of polymorphonuclear (PMN) leucocyte. The incidence of subclinical endometritis, based on the cytobrush cytology, was 23.08%. The correlation between cytobrush cytology with uterine fluid cytology was positive and significant (r = .37; p = .02). The ratio of PMN leucocyte in cytobrush cytology to uterine fluid cytology was 1:2.4. ROC analysis revealed that the threshold value of 6.16% PMN leucocyte in uterine fluid cytology showed a diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 100% in differentiating normal from SE-affected buffaloes. In conclusion, collection of uterine fluid was easier compared to collection of endometrial samples using cytobrush and the percentage of PMN leucocyte in uterine fluid cytology can be used as a tool for diagnosis of subclinical endometritis in buffaloes.
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- S C Gahlot
- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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Devi I, Singh P, Lathwal SS, Kumaresan A, Dudi K. Evaluation of salivary electrolytes during estrous cycle in Murrah buffaloes with reference to estrus detection. Vet World 2016; 9:1157-1161. [PMID: 27847429 PMCID: PMC5104728 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2016.1157-1161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aim: Timely estrus detection is one of the critical factors for increasing reproductive efficiency in buffaloes. In recent decades, saliva has become a more popular as a noninvasive source for determining physiological status of animals by various biochemical electrolytes. This study was designed to assess and correlate changes in different salivary minerals concentration (calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride) during different stages of the estrous cycle in Murrah buffaloes. Materials and Methods: The saliva samples were collected during the different phases of the estrous cycle from 20 Murrah buffaloes in early morning hours and were assayed using respective minerals assay kits. Results: The concentrations of calcium (8.76±0.08-12.11±0.11 mg/dl), inorganic phosphorus (6.56±0.13-14.72±4.50 mg/dl), magnesium (2.27±0.14-5.79±0.15 mg/dl), sodium (139.47±0.31-159.62±1.22 mmol/L), potassium (12.40±0.22-26.85±1.22 mmol/L), and chloride (109.28±0.41-137.07±0.68 mmol/L) varied during the different phases of estrous cycle. The concentration of calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride in saliva were significantly (p<0.01) higher during estrus phase compared to other phases of the estrous cycle. All these minerals were positively and significantly (p<0.0001) related to estrogen concentration while salivary concentrations of calcium, magnesium, sodium, and chloride showed a significant (p<0.0001) negative correlation with progesterone level in blood plasma. Conclusion: These preliminary findings indicate that there are definite variations in salivary mineral and electrolyte concentrations during different phases of the estrous cycle. These results may be used as an aid for estrus detection/confirmation in buffaloes although validation of the results using a large number of animals is required.
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- Indu Devi
- Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Reproduction (Livestock Production Management), Livestock Research Centre, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Animal Nutrition Group, National Dairy Development Board, SCF-80, Panchkula - 134 109, Haryana, India
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Layek SS, Mohanty TK, Kumaresan A, Parks JE. Cryopreservation of bull semen: Evolution from egg yolk based to soybean based extenders. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 172:1-9. [PMID: 27509873 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Revised: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Since the inception of bovine semen cryopreservation, egg yolk and milk based extenders have been used to protect sperm from the detrimental effects of cooling and freezing. In recent years, demand for alternatives to conventional commercial extenders has arisen as the risk of introducing exotic diseases through transporting egg yolk based products has been recognized. Egg yolk can also interfere with sperm evaluation and the presence of particulate material in the extender may reduce fertility. Soybeans contain lecithin, a phospholipid fraction that can substitute for high molecular weight lipoprotein and phospholipids from egg yolk and prevent or ameliorate damage to the sperm plasma membrane that occurs during extension, cooling, and cryopreservation. Soy lecithin based extenders have been evaluated for processing and freezing bovine semen, although extender from soybean milk has not been studied as extensively. Commercially available soy lecithin based extenders are used increasingly but remain under scrutiny and are not universally accepted. With these observations in mind, this review is intended to examine effects of conventional cryopreservation procedures, methods of assessment, and potential for developing soybean extract as an acceptable alternative to traditional egg yolk and milk based extenders for bull sperm cryopreservation.
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- S S Layek
- Livestock Research Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132 001 Haryana, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132 001 Haryana, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132 001 Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA.
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Singh RK, Kumaresan A, Chhillar S, Rajak SK, Tripathi UK, Nayak S, Datta TK, Mohanty TK, Malhotra R. Identification of suitable combinations of in vitro sperm-function test for the prediction of fertility in buffalo bull. Theriogenology 2016; 86:2263-2271.e1. [PMID: 27555524 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2016] [Revised: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The present study assessed sperm functional characteristics in the frozen-thawed semen of buffalo bulls and estimated their relationship with field fertility. Frozen semen samples from three different freezing operations each from nine Murrah buffalo bulls were used for the assessment of different sperm functions related to fertilizing potential. Bulls were classified into high (n = 2), medium (n = 5), and low (n = 2) fertile based on adjusted field fertility. The sperm functions estimated included membrane integrity using carboxyfluorescein diacetate-propidium iodide, acrosome reaction status using fluorescein isothiocyanate peanut agglutinine, status of apoptosis using Annexin-V, protamine deficiency using Chromomycin A3, membrane stability using Merocyanine 540 and lipid peroxidation status using 4, 4-difluoro-4-bora-3a, 4a-diaza-s-indacene. The relationship between the proportion of live acrosome-intact spermatozoa and fertility was positive and significant (r = 0.59; P = 0.001). The proportion of moribund spermatozoa showed a significantly negative correlation with fertility (r = -0.50; P = 0.008). Similarly, the relationship of spermatozoa with unstable membrane (r = -0.51; P = 0.007), necrotic (r = - 0.42; P = 0.028), early necrotic (r = -0.42; P = 0.031), and apoptotic spermatozoa (r = -0.39; P = 0.046) with bull fertility was negative and significant. The correlation between the protamine-deficient spermatozoa and fertility was negative, but not significant. Among different combinations of tests, live acrosome-intact spermatozoa and lipid peroxidation status of spermatozoa revealed high positive correlation with buffalo bull fertility (adjusted R2 = 0.73, C[p] = 0.80). These preliminary findings may help in developing tools for assessing fertility of buffalo bulls, once validated in more animals.
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- Raushan K Singh
- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Dairy Economics, Statistics & Management Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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Attupuram NM, Kumaresan A, Narayanan K, Kumar H. Cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in placental separation in the bovine: A review. Mol Reprod Dev 2016; 83:287-97. [PMID: 26970238 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Retention of fetal membranes (RFM), where the fetal placenta is not expelled within 8-12 hr after calving, lowers bovine productivity and fertility, resulting in significant economic loss to the dairy industry. Several risk factors that predispose an individual to RFM are known, but a unifying pathogenesis remains elusive due to its multifactorial etiology. Fetal membrane separation and expulsion after parturition involves structural and immunological changes of the bovine placentome that are governed predominantly by steroid hormones and the prostaglandin milieu of late pregnancy and parturition. Maturation of the placentome, a gradual and concerted event of late gestation, is likely initiated by the up-regulation of fetal major histocompatibility complex class I in the interplacentomal region-which increases the apoptosis of binucleate and other trophoblastic cells, the degradation of collagen in the extracellular matrix by matrix metalloproteinases, and an influx of phagocytic leukocytes. Shear force further distorts the crypt architecture of the mature placentomes when they are forced against the fetus during the second stage of labor. Cotyledon dehiscence from the caruncular crypts is completed following fetal expulsion as a result of acute shrinkage of the cotelydonary villi as well as reduced perfusion to the caruncle; the secundinae is expelled by uterine contractions. A better understanding of placentomal maturation, intra-partum, and immediate postpartum changes of the placentome should help develop strategies for the treatment and prevention of RFM. The present review proposes a model of placentome maturation and separation of fetal membranes in the dairy cow.
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- N M Attupuram
- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Manimaran A, Kumaresan A, Jeyakumar S, Mohanty TK, Sejian V, Kumar N, Sreela L, Prakash MA, Mooventhan P, Anantharaj A, Das DN. Potential of acute phase proteins as predictor of postpartum uterine infections during transition period and its regulatory mechanism in dairy cattle. Vet World 2016; 9:91-100. [PMID: 27051191 PMCID: PMC4819357 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2016.91-100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 12/04/2015] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Among the various systemic reactions against infection or injury, the acute phase response is the cascade of reaction and mostly coordinated by cytokines-mediated acute phase proteins (APPs) production. Since APPs are sensitive innate immune molecules, they are useful for early detection of inflammation in bovines and believed to be better discriminators than routine hematological parameters. Therefore, the possibility of using APPs as a diagnostic and prognostic marker of inflammation in major bovine health disorders including postpartum uterine infection has been explored by many workers. In this review, we discussed specifically importance of postpartum uterine infection, the role of energy balance in uterine infections and potential of APPs as a predictor of postpartum uterine infections during the transition period and its regulatory mechanism in dairy cattle.
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- A Manimaran
- Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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Kumar N, Manimaran A, Kumaresan A, Sreela L, Patbandha TK, Tiwari S, Chandra S. Episodes of clinical mastitis and its relationship with duration of treatment and seasonality in crossbred cows maintained in organized dairy farm. Vet World 2016; 9:75-9. [PMID: 27051189 PMCID: PMC4819355 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2016.75-79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2015] [Revised: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Aim: Present study aimed to evaluate the different episodes of clinical mastitis (CM) and influence of duration of treatment and seasonality on the occurrence of different episodes of CM in crossbred cows. Materials and Methods: A total of 1194 lactation data of crossbred CM cows were collected from mastitis treatment record from 2002 to 2012. Data of CM cows were classified into types of episodes (pattern of repeated or multiple episodes occurrence) and number of episodes (magnitude of multiple cases). Types of episodes were divided as single (clinical cure by a single episode of treatment), relapse (retreatment of the same cow within 21 days), recurrence (new CM at least 21 days after treatment), and both (relapse and recurrence). The season was classified as winter (December to March), summer (April to June), rainy (July to September), and autumn (October to November). The difference between incidences of different types of CM episodes and the association between number or type of CM episodes with duration of treatment and seasons of CM occurrence were analyzed by Chi-square test. Results: Among 1194 animals suffered with CM, 53, 16, and 18% had the single episode, relapse, and recurrence, respectively; while 13% suffered by both relapse and recurrence. We estimated the duration of treatment and found 80% of the cows treated 1-8 days, in which 65% treated for 1-4 days, while 35% cows were treated for 5-8 days. Further, 12% cows treated for 9-15 days and 7.5% cows treated >15 days. The relationship between duration of treatment and different episodes of CM revealed that 1-8 days treated cows were mostly cured by the single episode with less relapse and recurrence. In contrast, the incidences of recurrence and relapse episodes were higher in cows treated for more than 9 days. The highest incidence of relapse was noticed in winter (36%) than other seasons (10-28%), while the recurrence was less during autumn (9%) compared to other seasons (20-40%). Conclusion: Cows those suffered by both relapse and recurrence were more susceptible to CM, and they need to be culled from farm to control the transmission of infections. Although the influence of seasonality was difficult to understand, the higher magnitude of relapse and recurrence during winter suggested the adverse effects of cold stress on treatment outcome.
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- Narender Kumar
- Theriogenology Laboratory, Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Hosur road, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Polytechnic in Animal Husbandry, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh - 362 001, Gujarat, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Livestock Production Management Section, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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Kumari S, Prasad S, Patbandha TK, Pathak R, Kumaresan A, Boro P, Manimaran A, Mohanty TK. Metabolic indicators for retention of fetal membranes in Zebu and crossbred dairy cattle. Anim Prod Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1071/an14941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The present study assessed the peripartum metabolic profile of Karan Fries crossbred (Holstein Friesian × Tharparkar) and Zebu (Sahiwal) cows in relation to expulsion of fetal membranes. Peripheral blood concentrations of glucose, total protein, total cholesterol, blood urea nitrogen, non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) and β-hydroxy butyric acid (BHBA) were determined (from 30 days before and 2 days after calving) in cows that expelled fetal membranes normally (n = 13; 7 crossbred and 6 Zebu cows) and in cows that developed retention of fetal membranes (RFM; n = 13; 7 crossbred and 6 Zebu cows). In both breeds, the cows that developed RFM had significantly lower concentrations of cholesterol, glucose and total protein, while the concentrations of NEFA, BHBA and blood urea nitrogen were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than those in cows that normally expelled the fetal membranes. In crossbred cows affected with RFM, the concentrations of NEFA increased significantly (P < 0.05) from Day 14 prepartum to Day 2 postpartum and the concentrations of BHBA increased from Day 7 prepartum to Day 2 after calving. Similarly, in Zebu cows, NEFA and BHBA concentrations increased significantly (P < 0.05) between Day 5 prepartum and Day 2 postpartum in RFM cows. Using receiver operator characteristic analysis, we observed that the concentrations of NEFA and BHBA before calving were highly related to the RFM. It may be inferred that monitoring the levels of NEFA and BHBA during prepartum period would help in identifying the cows at the risk of developing RFM.
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Verma K, Prasad S, Mohanty T, Kumaresan A, Layek S, Patbandha T, Datta T, Chand S. Effect of short-term cooling on core body temperature, plasma cortisol and conception rate in Murrah buffalo heifers during hot-humid season. Journal of Applied Animal Research 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2015.1031782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Pathak R, Prasad S, Kumaresan A, Kaur M, Manimaran A, Dang A. Alterations in cortisol concentrations and expression of certain genes associated with neutrophil functions in cows developing retention of fetal membranes. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2015; 168:164-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Revised: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Boro P, Kumaresan A, Pathak R, Patbandha T, Kumari S, Yadav A, Manimaran A, Baithalu R, Attupuram NM, Mohanty T. Alteration in peripheral blood concentration of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines in cows developing retention of fetal membranes. Anim Reprod Sci 2015; 157:11-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2014] [Revised: 02/26/2015] [Accepted: 02/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tripathi UK, Chhillar S, Kumaresan A, Aslam MKM, Rajak SK, Nayak S, Manimaran A, Mohanty TK, Yadav S. Morphometric evaluation of seminiferous tubule and proportionate numerical analysis of Sertoli and spermatogenic cells indicate differences between crossbred and purebred bulls. Vet World 2015; 8:645-50. [PMID: 27047150 PMCID: PMC4774728 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2015.645-650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2015] [Revised: 04/04/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aim: The present study compared the testicular cytology and histology between crossbred (Holstein–Friesian [HF] × Tharparkar) and purebred (HF and Tharparkar) bulls to find out differences if any. Materials and Methods: Four peripubertal bulls from each breed were utilized for the study. Through percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy, Sertoli and spermatogenic cells were extracted, and morphometry was studied. For histological studies, testicular tissues obtained through unilateral castration were utilized. Sertoli cells specific GATA4 antibody was used to study the population of Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubule through immunofluorescence. Results: The testicular weight, volume, and scrotal circumference differed significantly among the breeds. The diameter and area of the seminiferous tubule was high in HF, followed by Karan Fries (KF), and Tharparkar bulls. However, the degree of compactness, based on qualitative evaluation, was high in Tharparkar followed by KF and HF bulls. The intensity of Leydig cells was higher in Tharparkar bulls followed by KF and HF. The proportion of Sertoli cells was higher (p<0.05) in HF and Tharparkar bulls compared to KF bulls. Conclusion: It may be concluded that variations exist in testicular components of the breeds studied and the proportion of Sertoli cells in relation to spermatogenic cells was significantly lower in crossbred bulls compared to purebred bulls.
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- Utkarsh K Tripathi
- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Ulfina GG, Kimothi SP, Oberoi PS, Baithalu RK, Kumaresan A, Mohanty TK, Imtiwati P, Dang AK. Modulation of post-partum reproductive performance in dairy cows through supplementation of long- or short-chain fatty acids during transition period. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2015; 99:1056-64. [PMID: 25879374 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Thirty-six cross-bred cows were used to study the effect of long-chain (flaxseed) or short-chain (butyric acid) fatty acid supplementation on metabolic status, ovarian function and reproduction performance during transition period. Control cows received a routine feed of transition diet, while the cows in two treatment groups were supplemented with either 750-g crushed flaxseed or 250 g butyric acid per cow per day. Ovarian activity was monitored by transrectal ultrasonography on 10th, 20th and 30th days post-partum. Blood samples were collected by jugular venipuncture into heparinized polystyrene tubes; plasma was prepared and stored under -20 °C until analysis. Results indicated that cows in flaxseed group were in positive energy balance as indicated by lower NEFA and Beta hydroxy Butyrate and higher glucose concentrations. Uterine involution was completed well within 30 days post-partum in all the cows in flaxseed fed group compared to 76.9% in butyric acid supplemented and 61.5% in control groups. The size of dominant follicle and corpus luteum was significantly higher (p < 0.05) for flaxseed group compared to control group, which in turn resulted in higher concentrations of plasma progesterone. Cows fed on diets supplemented with flaxseed exhibited post-partum heat earlier and bred sooner (p < 0.05) than control cows. It has been noticed that supplementation of flaxseed and butyric acid enhanced involution of uterus, early resumption of cyclicity and thereby early breeding. However, in view of the encouraging results obtained for flaxseed supplemented group, its organic nature and easier availability at farmer's gate, we concluded that flaxseed can be safely included in transition diet to modulate reproductive performance of dairy cattle.
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- G G Ulfina
- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India
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Shivahre PR, Gupta AK, Panmei A, Yadav BR, Bhakat M, Mohanty TK, Kumaresan A, Kumar V, Dash SK, Singh S. Relationship of conventional and fluorescent microscopic technique to assess in vitro semen quality status of Murrah buffalo males. Iran J Vet Res 2015; 16:363-367. [PMID: 27175204 PMCID: PMC4782676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Revised: 09/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In vitro fertility assessment using fluorescent technique is a better predictor of fertility status of bulls as compared to traditional semen quality assessment techniques, therefore, the study was planned to assess in vitro fertility status of bulls based on conventional and fluorescent techniques. Seventy-three ejaculates were collected from 12 Murrah buffalo bulls maintained at Artificial Breeding Research Centre, NDRI, Karnal, India for the experiment and subjected to statistical analysis using SYSTAT. The mean values of ejaculate volume (ml), mass activity, individual motility (%), sperm concentration (millions/ml), live sperm (%), total abnormalities (%), HOST (%) and acrosomal integrity (%) were 2.70 ± 0.28, 2.8 ± 0.14, 63.8 ± 2.16, 1749.7 ± 122.24, 77.3 ± 2.48, 6.2 ± 0.51, 75.1 ± 1.81 and 84.5 ± 2.26, respectively. The repeatability estimates were significant (P<0.05) for ejaculate volume (0.34 ± 0.137), acrosomal integrity (0.29 ± 0.134) and live percentage (0.28 ± 0.133), indicating sufficient bull to bull variation for the parameters. The mean values of seminal attributes of fluorescent based criteria of CMA3 (Chromomycin A3), SYBR-PI and FITC-PNA (fluorescent isothiocynate-conjugated peanut agglutinin) were 5.25 ± 0.41, 67.91 ± 1.24 and 82.00 ± 1.25 percent, respectively. Bulls were ranked on the basis of expected producing ability (EPA) for semen characteristics assessed by conventional and fluorescent criteria. Rank correlations were found to be significant for FITC with most of the parameters evaluated by conventional methods. In conclusion, among the conventional criteria, individual motility (%) revealed ranking of bulls almost similar to that of fluorescent criteria.
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- P. R Shivahre
- Ph.D. Scholar in Animal Genetics and Breeding, Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Ph.D. Scholar in Animal Genetics and Breeding, Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (DUVASU), Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- M.V.Sc. Scholar in Livestock Production and Management, Dairy Cattle Breeding Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, India
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