Genetic polymorphism in TLR2 genes of HF cross bred cattle through PCR SSCP

TLRs are cell-surface receptors which recognize a broad class of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that activates innate and adaptive immune responses. Thorough perusal of literature suggests a possible role of TLR2 gene in resistance to infection due to gram positive bacteria. Bovine TLR2 assigns to Bos taurus (BTA) chromosome 17 it spans over 13.2 kb of genomic DNA which includes 2 exons. The first exon is spread over 179bp while the second one is 3333bp. Molecular characterization of TLR2 gene, carried out by PCR- SSCP analysis, revealed presence of six SNPs viz., A827G (exon 2.2), C1088G (exon 2.3), C2155A (exon 2.5), G2281C (exon 2.5), G2410A (exon 2.6) and C2600T (exon 2.6). Gene and genotypic frequencies were determined by values for allele frequencies and hetrozygosity. The degree of heterozygosities, c2 (Chi-square) test for Hardy Weinberg (HW) equilibrium and F statistics were performed for the HF crossbred population. Population genetic analysis demonstrated high degree of genetic differentiation in the population. The studied population displayed a deviation from the HW equilibrium.</jats:p

Somatic cell count as a monitoring system for hygienicmilk production in India: A review

The major alteration in the milk composition due to mastitis includes presence of somatic cells (neutrophills, monocytes, macrophages and mammary epithelial cells), bactericidal and bacteriostatic compounds and certain enzymes. Antibiotic residue violation and presence of foodborn pathogens with/without their toxins is another threat of immense importance. These changes in the milk account for the deterioration of the milk quality, risk of health hazards and also its acceptance in the international market. Of all these components, milk somatic cells are the single most widely used indicator of the udder health and mastitis. Somatic cell count (SCC) is used as a system for measurement of milk quality internationally. Strict legislation for monitoring the minimum SCC level is followed to ensure healthy milk in most of the developed countries. This paper introduces the concept of ‘Clean White Revolution’ and reviews the importance of SCC as a measure to ensure hygienic milk production in India. It also emphasizes upon a need to strengthen the existing legislations concerned.</jats:p

Development Of Solar Power Operated Riddle Machine

A demonstration of design and fabrication of solar based sand sieving system is done. As sand is used in construction, manufacturing and many industrial purposes, it needs to be filtered and separated from unneeded particles, stones and other large particles before put to use. This system puts forward a fully automated sand filtering and separator that automatically filters the sand poured on it. For this a motorized shaft is mounted horizontally on the mounts. The shaft is connected to a filter frame with a mesh below and enclosed frame on sides which operates the motor when switched on

Deep Eutectic Solvents for Innovative Pharmaceutical Formulations

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