Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma associated with Equus caballus papillomavirus type 2 infection in a Japanese mare

Equus caballus papillomavirus type 2 (EcPV2) infection has been associated with genital squamous cell PCBs carcinoma (SCC) development in horses.However, very few reports on EcPV2-associated disease in Asia exist.Our study characterizes pathological and virological features of an EcPV2-associated vulvar SCC from a Japanese mare.Conventional PCR, in

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Integration of microRNA and mRNA analyses depicts the potential roles of Momordica charantia saponin administration in insulin resistance of juvenile common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fed with a high-starch diet

Background: The regulation of target gene mRNA mediated by microRNA may play an important role in glucose metabolism in fish.Previous research findings of our research group revealed that Momordica charantia saponin (MS) administration in a high-starch diet could improve insulin resistance of common carp through renovating insulin signaling pathway

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