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The most serious problem in public health is salmonellosis, a common disease in horse. The aim of this study was to investigate the shedding of Salmonella serotypes in healthy Caspian pony. We examined 143 pony's fecal samples collected from the north of Iran belonging to different ages and sexes. Samples were cultured, then identification of isolates were performed by common bacteriological methods and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The PCR was also used to explore the presence of fimA and salmonella secreted effector L (SseL) genes as virulence factors in the isolates and all were assigned to antibiotic susceptibility test via disc diffusion method. Results showed two fecal samples (1.39%) contaminated with Salmonella and further examination demonstrated the isolates belonging to S. enterica serotype typhimurium. Both serotypes were isolated from female and ˂6 years of age group of ponies and we detected fimA and SseL genes in the isolates. Observing multiple drug resistance and virulence genes in isolates is of utmost importance from both clinical and public health perspectives. It is highly likely that we face instances of salmonellosis in animals or humans that lead to severe infections and fail to respond to treatment in future. This study revealed that the occurrence of Salmonella was low in ponies, however, regarding the presence of virulence factors with multidrug resistant trend in this zoonotic bacterium, establishment of good hygienic measurement to prevent the transmission of bacteria between animal and human is necessary.

The aims of current investigation were to study the growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality and expression profile of Myostatin (MSTN), Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-I), Myogenin (MyoG) and Myogenic regulatory factor 4 (MRF4) genes in three commercial broiler strains including Ross (Ross 308), Cobb (Cobb 500), and Arian in 2023. A total number of 240 one-day-old chicks were reared under an equalized standard management condition for 6 weeks. Performance, organ weights, meat quality and the expression level of the myogenic genes in the pectoral muscle were investigated. The lowest body weight (BW), feed intake, weight gain and highest feed conversion ratio (FCR) was observed for Arian at the end of the study. The meat quality was similar between strains. The IGF-I expression level was significantly higher on 42 days of age in Cobb compared to Ross and Arian. The MRF4 expression level was significantly higher on 28 days of age in Cobb compared to Ross. The MyoG expression level was significantly lower in Arian compared to Cobb on 42 days of age. Furthermore, the MSTN expression level was significantly lower in Cobb compared to Ross and Arian on 42 days of age. The remarkable differences in gene expression levels at the end of the rearing period was supported by higher growth performance and BW of Cobb compared to Ross and Arian strains. In conclusion, the findings of current study could conveniently help assess the performance of these broiler strains under similar rearing condition.

Staphylococcus aureus is an important pathogen causing a wide range of diseases in both humans and animals. The aim of this research was to screen the vancomycin resistance-associated genes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from animals. A total of 400 nasal swab samples were collected from cattle, goats and sheep between February and August 2022 from both industrial and traditional livestock farms in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. Then, nasal swabs were cultured on mannitol salt agar and molecular analysis was performed after bacteriological examination to confirm the presence of S. aureus. The MecA gene was used to detect MRSA isolates, and two important vancomycin resistance-associated genes, namely vanA and vanB, were searched in the isolates. Out of 400 nasal swabs, 69 samples had S. aureus; of which seven isolates were resistant against methicillin. No vancomycin resistance-associated genes were detected in the MRSA isolates. Based on these findings, vancomycin could be used to treat infections caused by this bacterium.

The bacterium Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a relatively newly recognized gram-negative, facultative, slow-growing bacillus that forms part of the normal oral flora of dogs and cats. Considering the pathogenicity of this bacterium in humans, determining its prevalence is very important for public health as well as the health of dog owners.

This study aims to investigate the prevalence of Capnocytophaga canimorsus in the normal oral flora of healthy dogs.

After taking samples from the saliva of 32 healthy dogs without oral, dental or digestive diseases at different ages, breeds, and sexes, they were placed in a test tube containing 10 mL of sterile peptone water with sterile plastic brushes, and immediately sent to the bacteriology laboratory under sterile conditions. The samples were cultured on a chocolate agar medium containing 5 % defibrinated sheep blood. Then, all the samples were kept in a greenhouse for 48 hours at a temperature of 37 °C and under anaerobic conditions. Using a loop, the grown pink colonies were isolated and to confirm the identification of the isolates, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was used in three main steps: Gene extraction, PCR reaction, and electrophoresis.

Out of 32 saliva samples, four positive cases of Capnocytophaga canimorsus bacteria were identified by PCR diagnostic method.

Given that Capnocytophaga canimorsus bacterium is present in the oral flora of healthy ​​dogs, dog owners should have sufficient and favorable knowledge about this bacterium and related diseases. The PCR method can be used to detect this bacterium.

The genetic diversity of Brucella strains has not been fully understood. To investigate this, the genetic characteristics of 64 isolates of Brucella melitensis from sheep and goats’ milk were studied using random fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and multiple locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA-16) methods developed in Orsay, France (MLVA-16Orsay). The RFLP analysis revealed that all 64 isolates were of biovar one. The MLVA-typing showed that one sample was simultaneously infected with two strains of B. melitensis and the genotype of 65 isolate was analyzed. Four genotypes (47, 42, 43, and 63) were identified using MLVA-8 (panel 1), whereas six genotypes (138, 125, 116, 108, and two unknown genotypes) were identified using MLVA11 (panels 1 and 2A). From the review of MLVA-16 (panels 1, 2A, and 2B), panel 2B showed a very high discriminatory power. Two loci of Bruc04 and Bruc30 from this panel had diversity index values higher than 0.71 and the average diversity index was 0.619. So MLVA-16Orsay 34 showed the genotype indicating a low genetic homogeneity among the isolates. The findings of MLVA genotyping of the isolates suggest that strains of B. melitensis isolated from the milk of small ruminants in Iran are most closely related to the isolates from neighboring countries of the Eastern Mediterranean group. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to indicate the potential use of MLVA genotyping for simultaneous detection of specimen contamination using two different B. melitensis biovars.

Probiotics are non-pathogenic microorganisms that have beneficial effects on living organisms. Also, zinc as a micronutrient has useful properties and is essential for the body of living organisms. Probiotics and zinc can have a positive role in the health of living organisms with their synergistic effects. Small amounts of micronutrients are needed for the growth and development of living organisms, but large amounts of them can be toxic. Micronutrients are found in nature in two forms, inorganic and organic, which the organic form is less toxic. Bacteria and fungi are among the microorganisms that can convert minerals into organic forms and reduce their toxicity. Therefore, in this study, two probiotics, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Candida utilis, were selected and their ability to absorb and accumulate mineral zinc as well as the growth rate of the microorganisms were investigated. For this purpose, 9 different concentrations of zinc sulfate including 0.05, 0.2, 15, 10, 5, 25, 50, 75, and 100 mmol/l were used. Based on the results, the growth inhibition of L. acidophilus and C. utilis probiotics was obtained at 100 and above 50 mmol/L, respectively. The highest and lowest amounts of zinc absorption in L. acidophilus were 2364 and 498.8 ppm, respectively, and in C. utilis were 41830 and 13174 ppm, respectively. Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that each of these two probiotics has specific capacities in zinc absorption and tolerance based on their cellular structure. The reason for that can be in the mechanism and mode of action and intracellular mechanisms and bacteria have a lower absorption rate than yeast due to the presence of a cell wall. Therefore, the selected bacteria and yeast can absorb zinc and they have various applications in the food and drug industry as a zinc-enriched probiotics.

Instead of antibiotics, propolis is a promising alternative for treating bacterial diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of propolis ethanol extract (PEE) on Yersinia ruckeri (Y. ruckeri), a fish pathogen, by examining its impact on the cell wall, cytoplasmic membrane, and gene expression.

The effect of propolis on the bacterial cell wall, membrane, and DNA using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was investigated. Its effect on the NAD+/NADH ratio, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, as well as the expression of a virulence factor (yrp1) was also determined.

It was demonstrated that PEE has multiple antibacterial mechanisms against Y. ruckeri involving cell wall damage, membrane lysis, and a decrease in gene expression.

The obtained results indicated that the mode of propolis action against Y. ruckeri is both structural and functional, while others showed propolis only could inactivate bacteria in a structural way.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Candida utilis probiotics on mucus immunity, growth indices and liver enzymes of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). This study was in the form of a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 3 repetitions including: 1- basic diet, 2- basic diet + bacteria (1.23 g), 3- basic diet + yeast (0.67 g) and 4- basic ration + bacteria (0.625 g) and yeast (0.333 g) per kg of diet in 60 days. A number of 300 fish with an average weight of 12 ± 0.33 g were randomly distributed in 12 tanks (300 L) with a density of 25 fish in each tank. Based on the results, no significant difference was observed in terms of growth indices between the treatments except for the protein efficiency ratio (p>0.05). However, significant differences were found between the treatments (p<0.05) in terms of mucus immune parameters, lysozyme activity, total immunoglobulin and total protein. It was also true for AST and ALP which exhibited significant differences between the treatments (p<0.05). Based on the general results of this study, using Lactobacillus acidophilus and Candida utilis as probiotics displayed the highest enhancement on the fish immune system.

In general, keeping beef fillets in the refrigerator (4 ° C) will be spoiled due to the growth of microbes, which endangers the food and economic health of the consumer. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of whey protein coating. And gelatin with three levels of whey protein (0, 0.5 and 1%), three levels of gelatin (0, 0.5 and 1%) and two concentrations of whey protein-gelatin combination (0.5 and 1%) In order to increase the shelf life of beef fillet at refrigerated temperature. For this purpose, tests of moisture, peroxide number, thiobarbituric acid index, microbial load and general acceptance were performed on coated and uncoated beef fillets. The results showed that with increasing storage time in all treatments, the amount of peroxide and thiobarbituric index of samples increased, which was less in coated samples than uncoated samples (p <0.05) and with increasing storage time, moisture content of fillets. Without coverage as well as overall acceptance of samples decreased significantly. The minimum amount of bacteria also belonged to the samples coated with 1% whey protein-gelatin. Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that the use of whey protein and gelatin combination coating with a concentration of 1% as an edible coating in beef fillet was selected as the best treatment.

Bacteriocins are heterogeneous inhibitory substances that could affect the bacteria belonging to the same genus. Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria produce bacteriocins. One of the best sources of producing bacteriocins is Lactobacillus. The aim of this study was to isolate and purify bacteriocin from Lactobacillus rhamnosus and assess its effects on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and synthesis of its lipopolysaccharide.

L. rhamnosus was prepared and cultured at MRS broth and incubated at 37ºC for 24 hours. Then, the medium was centrifuged for the isolation of bacteriocin and the supernatant was considered as bacteriocin. Antibacterial properties of different concentrations of bacteriocin (50, 100, 200, and 400 μg/mL) against P. aeruginosa were assayed by using agar diffusion and broth micro dilution methods. Also, the effect of bacteriocin against lipopolysaccharide synthesis in P. aeruginosa was analyzed by using one unit of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for bacteriocin.

The results showed that all bacteriocin concentrations had antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa. The MIC value was 31.25 μg/mL and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) was 62.5 μg/mL. Also, the synthesis of lipopolysaccharide decreased during P. aeruginosa growth period, and it reached zero after 5 hours.

The results of this study showed the antibacterial effect of bacteriocin isolated from L. rhamnosus against P. aeruginosa. In addition, this bacteriocin prevented the lipopolysaccharide synthesis in P. aeruginosa.

In recent years, the use of bacteria is growing to research into the reduction of chemical pollutants. However, no information has been reported on the protective effect of these bacteria on living organisms, including Artemia. Thus, the effect of probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici on reduction of diazinon pesticide toxicity in Artemia franciscana was investigated. In the first, the lethal dose of diazinon toxin was determined on Artemia nauplii. Then five treatments of different probiotic concentrations (3.75×106, 7.5×106, 11.25×106 and 15×106 CFUmL-1) were used to evaluate the reducing effect of the diazinon in the culture media of Artemia nauplii. For to this, five concentrations of 20 to 60 mgL-1 were used to determine the 24h-LC50 toxicant concentration in A. francicana, which at the lowest concentration, the mortality rate was more than 50% over a 24-hour period. In the second experiment, the concentrations of 12 to 18 mgL-1 diazinon were used. Based on the results, the 24h-LC50 lethal concentration was calculated as 12 mgL-1. The amount of diazinon in different concentrations of probiotic bacteria was calculated by gas chromatography. Toxin removal was observed at 82% at the lowest bacterial concentration (7.5×106 CFUmL-1) and 95% at the highest density (22.5×106 CFUmL-1). Simultaneous addition of bacteria and diazinon significantly reduced Artemia mortality compared to the control treatment (p<0.05). However, in different probiotic treatments, bacterial concentrations showed no significant difference in Atremia mortality (p>0.05). The results of this study indicated that the probiotic P. acidilactici has a significant effect on reducing the toxicity of diazinon as an organophosphorus toxin. The results also showed that the simultaneous presence of diazinon and bacteria on the rate of Artemia mortality indicates the elimination and inactivation of the toxin by the bacteria.

Dairy products play an important role in the nutrition and health of people and cheese is a source of protein, fat, and minerals. Due to its high importance, it has a special position in the diet of the people. However, its contamination with pathogenic microorganisms such as staphylococci can endanger human health. In this study, 46 traditional kinds of cheese including 23 samples of salt water cheese and 23 samples of pot (Kope) cheese were prepared from different regions of the city of Maku and the rate of Staphylococcus aureus coagulase positive was evaluated by culture method. The results of biochemical tests showed that 28.2 % of the traditional cheeses had Staphylococcus aureus coagulase which 17.3 % of them were salted cheese and 10.9 % of them were pot (Kope) cheese. The results of most probable number test showed that 19.5 % of traditional cheeses had more than 110 colonies per gram of cheese. It was found that 6.5 % of pot (Kope) cheese and 13 % of salt water cheeses had an infection rate of more than 110 colonies per gram of cheese. Regarding the high prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus infection in these traditional cheeses, milk heating and compliance with hygienic conditions are essential for the preparation of these cheese.

Use of chemical anti-cancer drugs frequently creates serious side effects. However, probiotics are natural and treat different kinds of cancer without undesired effects. In this study, a nano delivery system was planned to transport the Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (L. GG) cytoplasmic fraction (Cf) to cancerous tissue in a mouse model. Magnetic iron nanoparticles (MINPs) were synthesized and loaded with L. GG-Cf(0, 0.312, 0.625, 1.25, and 2.5 mg/ml) and were administrated for three weeks to treat experimentally induced murine breast cancer in a constant magnetic field. At the end of the trial, the treating efficacy of this complex molecule was evaluated via western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and qPCR. Results showed that MINPS can deliver and accumulate L. GG-Cf in cancer tissue, and reduce the size and volume of the tumors. Additionally, in cancer tissues of treated mice with 2.5 mg/ml of Cf-MINPs, significantly induced apoptosis was seen compared with untreated mice (control), and our data proved that this induction may be due to the caspase-3 pathway. L. GG-Cf could treat murine breast cancer, and MINPs are a suitable candidate for drug delivery because of their safety, uniformity, and magnetic properties.

The black proventriculus is a necropsy finding sign observed during post-mortem examinations of dead young chicks up to 10 days of age and due to variation in color of the affected proventriculus organ, it may be ignored in some cases, in particular when the disease occurs simultaneously with other well-recognized infections of two weeks old chicks. In late January 2018, several live and dead chicks with a history of an unusual increase in mortality showing no clinical signs but sudden dead were referred to the poultry clinic of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. General routine postmortem examination revealed color changes (light green to dark green color) in the wall of proventriculus together with some degrees of congestion in the lungs and liver of the dead chicks. Microbiology tests revealed that the causative agent was Escherichia coli strain O142 and histopathological examination indicated that the color changing of the organ was due to necrosis of glandular epithelium with locally extensive or diffuse hypercellularity by lymphocytes and macrophages with hemorrhages. In conclusion, black proventriculus due to E. coli strain O142 was responsible for the sudden death of young chicks and based on antibiogram, selective antibiotics should be used for the treatment of the affected flocks.

Lactobacillus is the most common probiotic bacteria. The aim of this study was to isolate and evaluate the probiotic properties of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) intestinal Lactobacillus and to improve the digestive tract of this fish. After preparation of 75 rainbow trout, their intestinal contents were cultured in MRS broth medium and 56 Lactobacillus colonies were identified by biochemical tests. Lactobacillus strains were identified by biochemical tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and their antibacterial activity, susceptibility to antibiotics, bile resistance and acidic conditions (pH=3) was evaluated. A total of six Lactobacillus strains Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus animalis, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus leishmania and Lactobacillus delbrueckii were identified. The antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus leishmania against Yersinia ruckeri was significantly (p˂0.05) higher than the antibiotic Enrofloxacin. (p˂0.05). All isolates were resistant to oxacillin and vancomycin antibiotics and were sensitive to tetracycline. Lactobacillus animalis, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii showed the highest resistance to bile (p˂0.05), respectively, and Lactobacillus acidophilus showed the highest resistance to acidic conditions. According to the results there are probiotic Lactobacillus in the rainbow trout digestive tract, and among them Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus delbrueckii have better probiotic properties.

This study investigated the effects of Aloe vera and Salvia officinalis extracts on hematological and haemato-biochemical parameters, histopathology, and resistance against hypoxia stress in Oncorhynchus mykiss. The rainbow trout (10 ± 0.1 g) were fed seven different diets supplemented with 0% (control), 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% of A. vera or S. officinalis extract for 30 days. The feeding in all treatments was continued for 2 weeks using control diet. The fish blood samples were collected on days 30th and 45th, and total red blood cells, hematocrit and hemoglobin were measured. The glucose and cortisol of serum were examined just before and one hour after hypoxia stress (3 mg L-1) at days 30th and 45th. The gill tissue samples were taken from all treatments for histopathological study at the end of experimental period. The S. officinalis (0.5%) treated group showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in red blood cells, hematocrits and hemoglobin compared to control group. While the A. vera (1 and 1.5%) treatments revealed significant increase in hematocrit and hemoglobin concentration compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Moreover the glucose and cortisol levels of serum were increased significantly only in S. officinalis (0.5%) treated group after hypoxia stress on days 30th and 45th compared to the control group (p < 0.05). No serious histopathological changes were observed in any treatments and control group. Based on the results obtained, dietary S. officinalis (0.5%) hydroethanolic extract improved the haematological and haemato-biochemical parameters and increased the rainbow trout resistance against hypoxia stress.

Based on previous studies, aquaculture systems affect on flesh quality in cultured species. In biofloc system, as a modern and new aquaculture system, animals use microbial flocs as feed and it seem such flocs affect on bodycomposition. The aim of this study was to evaluate growth and chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of common carp meat cultured in Biofloc system. Three hundred healthy fingerlings were randomly distributed in 12 tanks (70 L) at a density of 8.3 kg m-3 and fed experimental treatments: commercial diet as a control and three biofloc treatments including sugar beet molasses biofloc (SBM+BFT), sugar biofloc (S+BFT) and corn starch biofloc (CS+BFT). Fish in BFT treatments were fed at 75% of the daily feeding rate of control. At the end of experiment, growth performance and survival investigated. In addition to evaluate cultured fish meat quality, sensory properties of raw fish (day 0), rigor mortis (3, 6 and 24 h after catch), bacterial count, pH, expressible moisture and TVN were also assessed during 16 days, (every 4 days). The results indicated that the lowest food conversion ratio (FCR) and highest condition factor was observed in fish fed BC which differed significantly from control (P<0.05). No significant difference among treatments was observed in rigor mortis and bacterial count (P>0.05). pH in carp flesh increased gradually during storage time (P<0.05), but at the end of the storage period no significant difference was found between the treatments (P>0.05). The lowest primary TVN was seen in BS treatment (9.0 ± 0.2 mg N/100g flesh) but in other treatments TVN was higher than 20 mg/ 100g flesh (P<0.05). Overall, based on the results of this study, biofloc cultured fish flesh had acceptable quality in comparison with control fish.

This study investigated the effects of different concentrations of probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici on the total number, specific growth rate, attached egg number and microbial count (lactic acid and total aerobic bacteria) in culture water and body of marine rotifer Brachionus plicatilis. The experiment was conducted as a completely randomized design in four groups: first group fed probiotic at 0.5×106 CFU ml-1 (P1), the second group fed probiotic at 1×106 CFU ml-1 (P2), the third group fed probiotic at 1.5×106 CFU ml-1 (P3), and the last group fed without probiotic (NP, control). Rotifers were cultured in standard conditions at an initial density of 30 ind.ml-1 using a 2.5×106 cell mL-1 of Nanochloropsis oculta. Based on the results, the maximum number (215±4.91 ind.ml-1) of rotifers were significantly obtained after ten days in the third group in comparison to other treatments (P<0.05). In addition, the highest growth rate (0.46±0.023 ind.ml-1) and shortest doubling time (1.5±0.14 days) were obtained in the treatment P3 but no significant difference was found between NP and other groups (P>0.05). Moreover, it was revealed that the total aerobic bacteria was significantly related to the 3rd group that found be 1.80×103 CFU rotifer-1 and 34.0×104 CFU ml-1 in rotifer body and culture water,respectively (P<0.05). Nonetheless, lactic acid bacteria of rotifer body and culture water was not concentration-dependent and the highest number of lactic acid bacteria in rotifer body (50.58±6.08 CFU rotifer-1) and rotifer culture water (4.43±3.28×103 CFU ml-1) was obtained in the treatments of P1 and P2, respectively. In conclusion, the present study showed that the bacteria P. acidilactici with N. oculta algae provide a higher growth rate and total aerobic bacteria in rotifer B. plicatilis.

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This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different levels of phospholipids on fatty acid profile, lipid content of body and lipase activity in stellate fish (Acipenser stellatus) fed different levels of lecithin as phospholipid source. The fish with average weight of 11.25 ± 0.06 g were fed seven different diets having identical levels of protein and lipid content but different levels of soy bean lecithin (1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 percent) for 11 weeks. The fish were fed at satiety during experimental period. The results showed that using up to 10% soy bean lecithin in the fish diet increased linoleic, saturated fatty acids (SFA) and n-6 highly unsaturated fatty acids (n-6 HUFA) significantly in the fish body (p<0.05), whereas there was no significant difference in EPA and DHA levels. The results revealed that the body fat composition is significantly influenced with the fat content in the diet, however, maximum lipid was observed in fish fed 6% lecithin. The lipase activity in the digestive system of stellate fish increased significantly in the groups fed 2-4% lecithin. Therefore, we can conclude that increase in soy bean lecithin level of diet up to 4 and 6% can significantly increase the lipase activity and SFA, al MUFA and n-6 HUFA fatty acids level in the stellate fish at this weight range respectively.

Probiotics are defined as different microorganisms that may have positive effects on preventing or treatment of special pathologic conditions. Anti-cancer properties of these bacteria have been shown in few studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate anti-tumor effects of heat-killed L. casei and L. paracasei on K562 cell line (chronic myeloid leukemia). In this experimental study, bacteria were cultured in special medium at anaerobic condition, then, cells killed at temperature of 100°C. Killed cells were dried by lyophilization, finally were sterilized by autoclaving. Then, different concentrations of heat-killed bacteria (125, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 μg/ml) were prepared separately. Anti-tumor properties of heat-killed bacteria were determined in vitro at 24, 48 and 72 h with MTT assay. Our result showed that heat-killed cells of L. casei and L. paracasei statistically (p˂0.05) have Anti-tumor properties in K562. In addition, Anti-tumor properties of heat-killed cells have direct relationship with concentration. Based on obtained results we conclude that the heat killed Lactobacillus can be used as a potential candidate for further studies on chronic myeloid leukemia treatmentces.

Currently, global use of prebiotic compounds has increased considerably. This study aims to analyse the effect of complementing the rations of rainbow trout with different concentrations of Celmanax® prebiotic, which contains Saccharomyces cerevisia associated compounds with Mannan-oligosaccharide on gill and liver histology during the growing period and experimental challenge with yersiniosis. Four concentration levels of prebiotic (0, 0.1, 0.5 and 1%) were mixed into fish feed pellets. The fish (with mean body weight of 19.08±1.45 gr) were fed a supplemented commercial diet for 60-days.On day 60 of the study, experimental yersiniosis was induced in all treatment groups by intraperitoneal injection of bacterial suspension. Tissue samples were taken on days 0, 30 and 60 and also after induction of experimental yersiniosis. The results showed that complementing rainbow trout rations with different concentrations of Celmanax® improved the gill and liver injuries on days 30 and 60 of the study. The best tissue effects in the growing period were observed in treatment groups which received 0.1% and 0.5% of the prebiotic respectively, and after experimental challenge with yersiniosis, the lowest lesions of liver and gill pathology were seen in the treatment group fed with 0.1% prebiotic which was significantly different (p<0.05) from all other treatments. According to the results of this study, adding Celmanax® to rainbow trout diet at 0.1% concentration improves tissue parameters during breeding period and decreases tissue lesions when faced with yersiniosis.

Probiotics are defined as different microorganisms that may have positive effects on preventing or treatment of special pathologic conditions. Lactobacillus casei and L. paracasei as probiotics could induce the apoptosis in human cancer cells in vitro. Chronic myeloid leukemia is categorized as a blood cells cancer and the most common type of leukemia. The expression of mutant p53 protein increases resistance against apoptosis in cancer lines. So the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of L. casei and L. paracasei cell wall and cytoplasmic fractions on the expression of mutant p53 protein in K562 cancer line by ELISA.
First, L. casei and L. paracasei was cultured and disrupted by sonication and finally cell wall separated from cytoplasmic extraction by centrifugation, then prepared different concentrations of cell wall and cytoplasmic fraction. Finally, p53 protein levels were measured by ELISA, in cells treated with the cell wall and cytoplasmic fraction.
ELISA result showed that cell wall and cytoplasmic fraction statistically (P˂0.05) reduced the levels of mutant p53 protein compared to the control.
It’s concluded that there is a relationship between reduced expression of p53 protein and induction of apoptosis in cells with mutant p53 gene. It could provide a way for cancer treatment in a smart manner.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a common probiotic, can induce in vitro apoptosis in human cancer cells, which could explain its antitumor activity..
The present study was conducted to investigate the in vitro effects of a cytoplasmic extract from S. cerevisiae on the proliferation and viability of a K562 (chronic myeloid leukemia) cell line..
S. cerevisiae was cultured and then disrupted by sonication. After centrifugation, the harvested supernatant was considered to be a cytoplasmic extract. The protein concentration was determined by the Biuret method and the extract was diluted to concentrations of 500, 1000, and 2000 µg protein/ml. The frequencies of apoptosis and necrosis were assessed in extract-treated K562 cells by electrophoresis to show DNA segmentation and by flow cytometry..
The cytoplasmic extract exhibited a time-dependent antitumor activity. DNA electrophoresis did not reveal apoptosis and necrosis in the treated cells, but the DNA bands were weak. The flow cytometry results indicated the induction of apoptosis as well as necrosis in the K562 cell line and the intensity of apoptosis increased with time..
The cytoplasmic extract of S. cerevisiae investigated here may inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis of chronic myeloid leukemia cells..

For many years it was believed that extremely lowfrequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) do not have any significant biological effects. In this study, the influence of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields on the growth performance, serum antioxidant power and gastrointestinal structure of rainbow trout were evaluated. Rainbow trout (17-18 g) were exposed to electromagnetic fields (15 Hz) at the range of 1 h daily and 0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 5 and 50 µT, for a period of 60 days. Growth performance of the trout improved in different treatment groups especially at 0.1, 0.5, 5 and 50 µT. Serum total antioxidant activity was significantly enhanced with different doses of electromagnetic induction at 0.5, 5 and 50 µT. Meanwhile, higher density of goblet cells per villus in fish intestines and pyloric caeca at 0.5 µT induction was observed. These results indicate that application of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields with a frequency of 15 Hz and induction of more than 0.5 µT might improve the growth performance, total antioxidant power and gastrointestinal structure in rainbow trout.

It is believed that bovine neutrophils contain several peptides and protein which exhibit antimicrobial activity against microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria.
The purpose of this study was to isolate and purify a potential antibacterial protein from bovine neutrophil and test its anti bacterial activity.
Neutrophils were isolated from bovine blood using dextran sedimentation and centrifugation on Ficoll-Hypaqe. Cell viability is examined by trypan blue dye exclusion method. Protein extract was then dialyzed and applied onto ion exchange chromatography for further purification, and its potential cytostatic activity was examined against Staphylococcus aureus, Aeromonas hydrophila and Yersinia ruckeri.
Viability of isolated neutrophil was over 95%, chromatographic results and SDS-PAGE analysis exhibited that neutrophil cytosolic proteins were fractionated so that the purification of P7/P23 was almost 60% in the first step and purification was completed in the second phase. Using calibration curve according to molecular mass markers, the relative molecular mass of P7 and P23 determined as 7 kDa and 23 kDa, respectively. Also, results showed that this protein has antibacterial activity and has higher bactericidal activity against Y. ruckeri.
It could be concluded that purification of P7/P23 sustains its biological activity and has wide range antibacterial activity. Moreover, taking all data into account may suggest that the cytostatic activity of neutrophil, to some extent, results from P7/P23 protein which is abundant in the cytosole.