Browsing by Author "Unniappan, Suraj"

Assessment of Heat Shock Proteins in Human Myometrial Cells under Pro-Inflammatory Conditions and their Presence in Extracellular Vesicles

Bailey, Georgia C; 0000-0002-3588-5457 (2020-12-09)

During pregnancy the myometrium undergoes a program of differentiation in parallel with immune system transformation. The end result is the production of a powerfully contractile tissue able to deliver a term fetus. Small ...

Building toxicity pathway models and estimating transcriptomic points-of-departure (tPODs) in three phylogenetically distant ray-finned fishes exposed to 17alpha-ethinylestradiol and fluoxetine

Alcaraz, Alper James; 0000-0002-3213-6805 (2021-12-21)

The continuous development and production of new chemicals to meet societal needs results in their increasing release and prevalence in the environment. These contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are continuously ...

CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW DURING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Marshall, Rory A (2021-08-12)

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Characterization of endocrine disrupting potentials of municipal effluents from six wastewater treatment plants across Canada

Bagatim, Tabata 1982- (2019-01-24)

Over the past three decades, concerns have been raised regarding the potential adverse effects of certain natural and synthetic chemicals that can disrupt the endocrine systems of humans and wildlife. These endocrine ...

Characterization of Endogenous Nucleobindin-2/Nesfatin-1 in Rodents

Mohan, Haneesha 1987- (2015-05-20)

Whole body energy homeostasis is regulated by the endocrine system. Nesfatin-1 is a newly identified multifunctional metabolic peptide with insulinotropic, endocrine, glucoregulatory, fat reducing and cardiovascular ...

Characterization of NADPH Oxidases in Uterine Smooth Muscle during Pregnancy

Waller, Mikayla Dawn Ward; 0000-0001-5738-5640 (2020-10-05)

During gestation, the uterine smooth muscle, or myometrium, transforms from a quiescent tissue to a contractile muscle required for parturition. Immune system activation is a crucial precursor to labour during which the ...

Effects of flavouring additives on feed intake and immune function of newly received feedlot cattle

Ahmad, Mustaq; 0000-0001-6074-8051 (2022-05-31)

Ninety Angus × Hereford steers (259.9 ± 36.18 kg BW) were used in a 56-d experiment to assess the effects of flavouring additives on stimulating feed intake and immune function of newly received feedlot cattle. Steers were ...

EFFECTS OF PEA STARCH YEAST FERMENTATION ON GLYCEMIC INDEX, PALATABILITY, METABOLIC STATUS AND INTESTINAL HEALTH OF DOGS AND CATS FED A PEA BASED DIET

Curso Almeida, Priscila; 0000-0002-0434-4033 (2020-03-10)

The premium pet food market has expanded substantially over the past few years, which is related to the growing pet owners concerns with animals welfare and longevity. To address this new market niche, the pet food industry ...

EQUINE PITUITARY PARS INTERMEDIA DYSFUNCTION (PPID): PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND A SURGICAL APPROACH TO TREATMENT

Carmalt, James L 1973- (2017-07-11)

Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is a common endocrine disease of the older horse. First described in 1932, and likened to human Cushing’s disease, it is associated with an enlargement of the pituitary ...

EXAMINATION OF THE REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE AND TISSUE-SPECIFIC METAL ACCUMULATION PROFILES IN FEMALE FATHEAD MINNOWS (PIMEPHALES PROMELAS) DURING CHRONIC WATERBORNE EXPOSURE TO INDIVIDUAL METALS AND BINARY METAL MIXTURES

Driessnack, Melissa K 1985- (2017-12-01)

The overall objective of the research presented in this thesis was to evaluate the effect of waterborne metals, alone and in binary combination on the reproductive capacity of fathead minnows (FHM; Pimephales promelas) ...

Exercise Training Improves Cerebrovascular Oxidative Stress Regulation and Insulin Stimulated Vasodilation in Juvenile and Mature Pigs

El Karsh, Zeyad (2021-09-15)

Background: Selective insulin resistance in the cerebrovasculature, characterized by augmented vasoconstriction in response to insulin, may relate to enhanced sensitivity to endothelin-1 (ET1) or increased oxidative stress, ...

Fermented fava bean-based diets & dog cardiac health: does protein content or taurine matter?

Reis, Luciana (2021-12-10)

The pet food industry has continued major growth for several decades, leading to novel ingredients gaining attention that requires scientific investigation. Fava bean is a pulse largely produced in Canada that, although ...

Fetal Susceptibility to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Maciel Malgarin, Carolina Maciel; 0000-0003-4013-8592 (2021-04-16)

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a swine disease caused by PRRS Virus (PRRSV), which besides respiratory disease, can also lead to reproductive failure. The extent of the reproductive disease can be ...

Genetic regulators of stress-induced RNA mis-splicing in Caenorhabditis elegans

Chomyshen, Samantha Corinne; 0000-0003-4800-2286 (2021-09-29)

Splicing of pre-mRNA is an essential process for all eukaryotic dividing cells. Pre-mRNA splicing defects are implicated in numerous human diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, however its cause is poorly ...

Improvement of porcine genetic resource preservation by improving in vitro production, vitrification and transfer of embryos.

Al-Maamory, Hamza (2022-01-11)

One of the main causes of poor in vitro embryo development (IVEP) efficiency is incomplete cytoplasmic maturation of pig oocytes. In contrast to nuclear maturation, there are no efficient markers to detect the cytoplasmic ...