Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Mode Cloning (NIR-MC) for In-Situ Analysis of Crude Protein in Bamboo by Qingyu Sheng, Mariana Santos-Rivera, Xiaoguang Ouyang, Andrew J. Kouba, Carrie K. Vance

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Succession of Gut Microbial Structure in Twin Giant Pandas During the Dietary Change Stage and Its Role in Polysaccharide Metabolism by Mingye Zhan, Lei Wang, Chunyu Xie, Xiaohua Fu, Shu Zhang, Aishan Wang, Yingmin Zhou, Chunzhong Xu, Hemin Zhang

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Fly-over phylogeny across invertebrate to vertebrate: The giant panda and insects share a highly similar gut microbiota by Ran Yao, Qinlong Dai, Tonggui Wu, Zhisong Yang, Hua Chen, Guoqi Liu, Yudong Zhu, Dunwu Qi, Xu Yang, Wei Luo, Xiaodong Gu, Xuyu Yang, Lifeng Zhu

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Surveillance Study of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in the Giant Panda Revealed High Genetic Diversity and Antibiotic Therapy Challenge by Yang Feng, Yaoyan Chen, Songrui Liu, Rong Hou, Xia Yan, Yi Geng, Zhijun Zhong, Hongrui Guo, Ping Ouyang, Dongsheng Zhang, Xiaoyan Su

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Diagnostic Approach to Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS): A Narrative Review of Literature Data by Adriana Prato, Adriana Prato, Mariangela Gulisano, Miriam Scerbo, Rita Barone, Carmelo M. Vicario, Renata Rizzo

Subjects: “…pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS)…”
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Why does the giant panda eat bamboo? A comparative analysis of appetite-reward-related genes among mammals. by Ke Jin, Chenyi Xue, Xiaoli Wu, Jinyi Qian, Yong Zhu, Zhen Yang, Takahiro Yonezawa, M James C Crabbe, Ying Cao, Masami Hasegawa, Yang Zhong, Yufang Zheng

“…<h4>Background</h4>The giant panda has an interesting bamboo diet unlike the other species in the order of Carnivora. …”
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A New Alignment-Free Whole Metagenome Comparison Tool and Its Application on Gut Microbiomes of Wild Giant Pandas by Jiuhong Dong, Shuai Liu, Shuai Liu, Yaran Zhang, Yaran Zhang, Yi Dai, Qi Wu

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DOENÇA DE WILSON COM SINAL DA “FACE DO PANDA GIGANTE” NA RESSONÂNCIA MAGNÉTICA DE ENCÉFALO by Clarice Gabardo Ritter, Carlos Roberto de Mello Rieder

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Rapid Adaptation of <i>Chimonobambusa opienensis</i> Leaves to Crown–Thinning in Giant Panda Ecological Corridor, Niba Mountain by Di Fang, Junren Xian, Guopeng Chen, Yuanbin Zhang, Hantang Qin, Xin Fu, Liyang Lin, Yuxuan Ai, Zhanbiao Yang, Xiaoxun Xu, Yuanxiang Yang, Zhang Cheng

“…Here, we studied the short-term effect of crown–thinning on the leaf morphological traits of bamboo (<i>Chimonobambusa opienensis</i>), an important understorey plant and staple food for the giant panda (<i>Ailuropoda melanoleuca</i>) of Niba Mountain. …”
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Cloning and characterization of a novel sigma-like glutathione S-transferase from the giant panda parasitic nematode, Baylisascaris schroederi by Yue Xie, Xuan Zhou, Lin Chen, Zhihe Zhang, Chengdong Wang, Xiaobin Gu, Tao Wang, Xuerong Peng, Guangyou Yang

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cDNA Cloning and Overexpression of Acidic Ribosomal Phosphoprotein P1 Gene (RPLP1) from the Giant Panda by Yu-Jie Du, Xiao-Yan Luo, Yan-Zhe Hao, Tian Zhang, Wan-Ru Hou

“…The cDNA of <i>RPLP1</i> was cloned successfully for the first time from the Giant Panda (<i>Ailuropoda melanoleuca</i>) using RT-PCR technology, which was also sequenced, analyzed preliminarily and expressed in <i>E.coli</i>. …”
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Characterization of a fatal feline panleukopenia virus derived from giant panda with broad cell tropism and zoonotic potential by Shan Zhao, Shan Zhao, Huanyuan Hu, Huanyuan Hu, Jingchao Lan, Zhisong Yang, Qianling Peng, Qianling Peng, Liheng Yan, Liheng Yan, Li Luo, Lin Wu, Yifei Lang, Yifei Lang, Qigui Yan, Qigui Yan

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Investigation of the Efficacy of Pyrantel Pamoate, Mebendazole, Albendazole, and Ivermectin against <i>Baylisascaris schroederi</i> in Captive Giant Pandas by Yaxian Lu, Linhua Deng, Zhiwei Peng, Mengchao Zhou, Chengdong Wang, Lei Han, Shan Huang, Ming Wei, Rongping Wei, Lihong Tian, Desheng Li, Zhijun Hou

“…<i>Baylisascaris schroederi</i> is one of the main health risks threatening both wild and captive giant pandas. The administration of anthelmintics is a common method to effectively control <i>B. schroederi</i> infection, but there is a notable risk of anthelmintic resistance (AR) after long-term, constant use of anthelmintics. …”
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Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Stimulates the Proliferation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). by Jun-Jie Wang, Yu-Liang Liu, Yuan-Chao Sun, Wei Ge, Yong-Yong Wang, Paul W Dyce, Rong Hou, Wei Shen

“…An optimized platform for maintaining the proliferation of giant panda mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is very necessary for current giant panda protection strategies. …”
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The panda-derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BSG201683 improves LPS-induced intestinal inflammation and epithelial barrier disruption in vitro by Yi Zhou, Ling Duan, Yan Zeng, Xu Song, Kangcheng Pan, Lili Niu, Yang Pu, Jiakun Li, Abdul Khalique, Jing Fang, Bo Jing, Dong Zeng, Bairong Shen, Xueqin Ni

“…Abstract Captive pandas are suffering from intestinal infection due to intestinal microbiota characterized by a high abundance of Enterobacteriaceae induced by long-term captivity. …”
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Tourism Demand Forecasting Considering Environmental Factors: A Case Study for Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding by Jianhong He, Dong Liu, Yulei Guo, Daohua Zhou

“…Tourism demand data of Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in recent 5 years is used as a case to validate the effectiveness of our scheme. …”
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Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: The Physical Activity and Nutrition for Diabetes in Alberta (PANDA) Trial by Ghada Asaad, Diana C. Soria-Contreras, Rhonda C. Bell, Catherine B. Chan

“…The significant improvements in A1c, BMI and lipids were maintained at six months. The PANDA menu plan intervention was effective in improving glycemic control and diet quality. …”
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Phenological changes in bamboo carbohydrates explain the preference for culm over leaves by giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) during spring. by Katrina K Knott, Amelia L Christian, Josephine F Falcone, Carrie K Vance, Laura L Bauer, George C Fahey, Andrew J Kouba

“…We examined whether the search for calorie-rich carbohydrates explained giant panda's selection for bamboo culm over leaves during spring. …”
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Pseudomonas-associated bacteria play a key role in obtaining nutrition from bamboo for the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) by Ruihong Ning, Caiwu Li, Maohua Xia, Yu Zhang, Yunong Gan, Yan Huang, Tianyou Zhang, Haitao Song, Siyuan Zhang, Wei Guo

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A snapshot of climate drivers and temporal variation of Ixodes ovatus abundance from a giant panda living in the wild by Xueyang Fan, Rui Ma, Changjuan Yue, Jiabin Liu, Bisong Yue, Wanjing Yang, Yunli Li, Jiang Gu, James E. Ayala, Daniel E. Bunker, Xia Yan, Dunwu Qi, Xiaoyan Su, Lin Li, Dongsheng Zhang, Hongwen Zhang, Zhisong Yang, Rong Hou, Songrui Liu

“…Not only can ticks cause anemia and immunosuppression in the giant panda, but also bacterial and viral diseases. However, previous studies regarding tick infestation on giant pandas were limited in scope as case reports from sick or dead animals. …”
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