Publications by authors named "Wafaa M Gad"

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  • The study investigates the effects of nanoencapsulated multi-strain probiotics on the health and performance of broiler chickens, specifically focusing on their ability to combat Salmonella Typhimurium.
  • A total of 2,800 Ross 308 chicks were divided into groups receiving different probiotic treatments, including standard and nanoencapsulated forms, before being challenged with Salmonella at 22 days old.
  • Results showed that birds fed the higher doses of nanoencapsulated probiotics (BLB-NPs II and III) had improved weight gain, enhanced immune response, lower Salmonella counts, and greater populations of beneficial gut bacteria compared to the control group.
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Introduction: As a growing direction, nano-based therapy has become a successful paradigm used to address the phytogenic delivery-related problems in overcoming multivirulent vancomycin-resistant (VRSA) infection.

Methods: Hence, our aim was to develop and assess a novel nanocarrier system (mesoporous silica nanoparticles, MPS-NPs) for free berberine (Free-BR) as an antimicrobial alkaloid against strong biofilm-producing and multi-virulent VRSA strains using and mouse model.

Results And Discussion: Our outcomes demonstrated vancomycin resistance in 13.

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In the aquaculture industry, silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have great significance, mainly for confronting diseases. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the antibacterial efficiency of SiNPs as a versatile trial against Aeromonas veronii infection in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Further, we investigated the influence of SiNPs in palliating the immune-antioxidant stress biochemical, ethological, and histopathological alterations induced by A.

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In modern aquaculture, enriching Nile tilapia's diet with omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) not only plays an important role in its general health but also fortifies its fillet with omega-3-PUFAs. However, the major challenge affecting their delivery is their high instability due to oxidative deterioration. Thus, the prospective incorporation of omega-3-PUFAs into nanocarriers can enhance their stability and bioactivity.

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