Publications by authors named "J Pokorska"

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  • Mastitis is a complex inflammatory condition in dairy cattle that is increasingly hard to treat due to antibiotic resistance, prompting research into alternative therapies like mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
  • This study investigated the effectiveness of allogeneic MSCs derived from bone marrow (BMSC) and adipose tissue (ADSC) for treating mastitis in 39 Polish Holstein-Friesian cows, with various administration methods evaluated.
  • Results showed that the use of MSCs led to a significant reduction in bacterial counts and somatic cell count in milk, especially with combined intravenous and intramammary treatments.
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The aim of this study was to identify the c.495C > T polymorphism within exon 1 of the osteopontin gene (OPN), and to analyze its association with susceptibility to ketosis in Polish Holstein-Friesian (HF) cows. The study utilized blood samples from 977 HF cows, for the determination of β-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB) and for DNA isolation.

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  • A study examined the effects of a short, intense 30-second exercise (Wingate Test) on appetite hormones and sensations in physically active young males.
  • Participants reported reduced feelings of hunger and food intake after exercising, while blood tests showed increased levels of hormones like irisin, ghrelin, and IL-6 immediately post-exercise.
  • The findings suggest that intense exercise can temporarily suppress hunger and influence appetite-related hormones, indicating the need for more research on the complex interactions between exercise, appetite, and related diseases.
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In the recent years, antioxidant properties of food products have become an important aspect for consumers. Milk is a very good source of easily absorbable proteins and minerals, as well as a valuable source of antioxidants. Lipocalin-2 (LCN2), given that, inter alia, it is produced in large quantities by various types of cells in response to oxidative stress caused by physical or chemical factors, it can be considered a protein that determines the total antioxidant capacity of milk.

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The major histocompatibility complex in cattle (BoLA) is regulated by genes that are closely related to the development of the immunological response to pathogens. The most polymorphic BoLA-DRB3.2 locus was analysed in 209 black-and-white Holstein-Friesian cows in Poland in order to a better explanation of influence of MHC on immunity to diseases in dairy cattle.

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