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A dynamic simulation of musculoskeletal function in the mouse hindlimb during trotting locomotion (2018)
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Charles, J. P., Cappellari, I., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2018). A dynamic simulation of musculoskeletal function in the mouse hindlimb during trotting locomotion. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 6(61), https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2018.00061

Mice are often used as animal models of various human neuromuscular diseases, and analysis of these models often requires detailed gait analysis. However, little is known of the dynamics of the mouse musculoskeletal system during locomotion. In this... Read More about A dynamic simulation of musculoskeletal function in the mouse hindlimb during trotting locomotion.

Comparative Analysis of V-Akt Murine Thymoma Viral Oncogene Homolog 3 (AKT3) Gene between Cow and Buffalo Reveals Substantial Differences for Mastitis (2018)
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Ullah, F., Bhattarai, D., Cheng, Z. R., Liang, X., Deng, T., Rehman, Z. U., …Zhang, S. (2018). Comparative Analysis of V-Akt Murine Thymoma Viral Oncogene Homolog 3 (AKT3) Gene between Cow and Buffalo Reveals Substantial Differences for Mastitis. BioMed Research International, 1363732. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1463732

AKT3 gene is a constituent of the serine/threonine protein kinase family and plays a crucial role in synthesis of milk fats and cholesterol by regulating activity of the sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP). AKT3 is highly conserved in m... Read More about Comparative Analysis of V-Akt Murine Thymoma Viral Oncogene Homolog 3 (AKT3) Gene between Cow and Buffalo Reveals Substantial Differences for Mastitis.

C7 vertebra homeotic transformation in domestic dogs – are Pug dogs breaking mammalian evolutionary constraints? (2018)
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Brocal, J., De Decker, S., José-López, R., Manzanilla, E. G., Penderis, J., Stalin, C., …Gutierrez-Quintana, R. (2018). C7 vertebra homeotic transformation in domestic dogs – are Pug dogs breaking mammalian evolutionary constraints?. Journal of Anatomy, https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12822

The number of cervical vertebrae in mammals is almost constant at seven, regardless of their neck length, implying that there is selection against variation in this number. Homebox (Hox) genes are involved in this evolutionary mammalian conservation,... Read More about C7 vertebra homeotic transformation in domestic dogs – are Pug dogs breaking mammalian evolutionary constraints?.

Polyhexamethylene Biguanide and Nadifloxacin Self-Assembled Nanoparticles: Antimicrobial Effects against Intracellular Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (2018)
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Kamaruzzaman, N. F., de Fatima Pina, M., Chivu, A., & Good, L. (2018). Polyhexamethylene Biguanide and Nadifloxacin Self-Assembled Nanoparticles: Antimicrobial Effects against Intracellular Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Polymers, 10(5), 521. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10050521

The treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a challenge, partly due to localization of the bacteria inside the host’s cells, where antimicrobial penetration and efficacy is lim... Read More about Polyhexamethylene Biguanide and Nadifloxacin Self-Assembled Nanoparticles: Antimicrobial Effects against Intracellular Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Prognostic value of mitral annular systolic plane excursion and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (2018)
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Spalla, I., Payne, J. R., Borgeat, K. A., Fuentes, V. L., & Connolly, D. J. (2018). Prognostic value of mitral annular systolic plane excursion and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 20(3), 154-164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvc.2018.04.005

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has a variable prognosis; left atrial size, presence of clinical signs and left ventricular systolic function have been shown to predict outcomes. Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) and tricuspid annular... Read More about Prognostic value of mitral annular systolic plane excursion and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Biomechanics of Two External Fixator Devices Used in Rat Femoral Fractures (2018)
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Osagie-Clouard, L., Kaufmann, J., Blunn, G., Coathup, M., Pendegrass, C., Meeson, R. L., …Moazen, M. (2018). Biomechanics of Two External Fixator Devices Used in Rat Femoral Fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.24034

The use of external fixators allows for the direct investigation of newly formed interfragmentary bone, and the radiographic evaluation of the fracture. We validated the results of a finite element model with the in vitro stiffness' of two widely use... Read More about Biomechanics of Two External Fixator Devices Used in Rat Femoral Fractures.

Approach to canine paroxysmal dyskinesias (2018)
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Posporis, C., Wyatt, S., & Wessmann, A. (2018). Approach to canine paroxysmal dyskinesias. Companion Animal, 23(5), https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2018.23.5.276

The term ‘paroxysmal dyskinesia’ (PD) describes a manifestation of involuntary movement or muscle tone, which by definition is episodic in nature and self-limiting. The PDs remain poorly understood and frequently under-recognised conditions in vete... Read More about Approach to canine paroxysmal dyskinesias.

First anatomical network analysis of fore- and hindlimb musculoskeletal modularity in bonobos, common chimpanzees, and humans (2018)
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Diogo, R., Molnar, J. L., Rolian, C., & Esteve-Altava, B. (2018). First anatomical network analysis of fore- and hindlimb musculoskeletal modularity in bonobos, common chimpanzees, and humans. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25262-6

Studies of morphological integration and modularity, and of anatomical complexity in human evolution typically focus on skeletal tissues. Here we provide the first network analysis of the musculoskeletal anatomy of both the fore- and hindlimbs of the... Read More about First anatomical network analysis of fore- and hindlimb musculoskeletal modularity in bonobos, common chimpanzees, and humans.

Bidirectional regulation of bone formation by exogenous and osteosarcoma-derived Sema3A (2018)
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De Ridder, D., Marino, S., Bishop, R. T., Renema, N., Chenu, C., Heymann, D., & Idris, A. I. (2018). Bidirectional regulation of bone formation by exogenous and osteosarcoma-derived Sema3A. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25290-2

Semaphorin 3A (Sema3A), a secreted member of the Semaphorin family, increases osteoblast differentiation, stimulates bone formation and enhances fracture healing. Here, we report a previously unknown role of Sema3A in the regulation of ectopic bone f... Read More about Bidirectional regulation of bone formation by exogenous and osteosarcoma-derived Sema3A.

Postoperative survival and early complications after intracranial surgery in dogs (2018)
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Forward, A. K., Volk, H. A., & De Decker, S. (2018). Postoperative survival and early complications after intracranial surgery in dogs. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 47(4), 549-554. https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.12785

Objective To describe survival and early postoperative outcome after intracranial surgery in dogs. Study design Retrospective case series. Animals Fifty client-owned dogs that underwent intracranial surgery. Methods Records were searched... Read More about Postoperative survival and early complications after intracranial surgery in dogs.

Antigenic and genetic evolution of contemporary swine H1 influenza viruses in the United States (2018)
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Rajao, D. S., Anderson, T. K., Kitikoon, P., Stratton, J., Lewis, N. S., & Vincent, A. L. (2018). Antigenic and genetic evolution of contemporary swine H1 influenza viruses in the United States. Virology, 518, 45-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2018.02.006

Several lineages of influenza A viruses (IAV) currently circulate in North American pigs. Genetic diversity is further increased by transmission of IAV between swine and humans and subsequent evolution. Here, we characterized the genetic and antigeni... Read More about Antigenic and genetic evolution of contemporary swine H1 influenza viruses in the United States.

Cost of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus at individual farm level – An economic disease model (2018)
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Nathues, H., Alarcon, P., Rushton, J., Jolie, R., Fiebig, K., Jimenez, M., …Nathues, C. (2018). Cost of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus at individual farm level – An economic disease model. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 142, 16-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2017.04.006

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is reported to be among the diseases with the highest economic impact in modern pig production worldwide. Yet, the economic impact of the disease at farm level is not well understood as, especially... Read More about Cost of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus at individual farm level – An economic disease model.

Transient peak-strain matching partially recovers the age-impaired mechanoadaptive cortical bone response (2018)
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Javaheri, B., Carriero, A., Wood, M., De Souza, R., Lee, P. D., Shefelbine, S., & Pitsillides, A. A. (2018). Transient peak-strain matching partially recovers the age-impaired mechanoadaptive cortical bone response. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25084-6

Mechanoadaptation maintains bone mass and architecture; its failure underlies age-related decline in bone strength. It is unclear whether this is due to failure of osteocytes to sense strain, osteoblasts to form bone or insufficient mechanical stimul... Read More about Transient peak-strain matching partially recovers the age-impaired mechanoadaptive cortical bone response.