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COMPOUNDS FOR REDUCING GLUCOCORTICOIDS, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THEREOF

Bioniche Life Sciences, University of Ottawa

A method for reducing glucocorticoids in an animal in need thereof comprising the use of compounds of the formula (I), wherein the definitions for R', R1-R11 and n are as disclosed in the description. The compounds of formula (I) are for the treatment or prevention of a glucocorticoid-related disorder for maintaining bone density, maintaining and improving the immune system, treating Cushing' s syndrome, treating obesity, improving reproduction efficiency, treating metabolic disorder,...

PLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS AND USES THEREOF FOR TREATING ELEVATED GLUCOCORTICOID RELATED DISORDERS, AND ANXIETY

Bioniche Life Sciences, University of Ottawa

The disclosure provides compositions containing preparations from plants of the family Marcgraviaceae and from plants of the family Platanaceae. The disclosure also provides methods and uses of plant preparations for treating anxiety, stress and glucocorticoid related disorders.

USE OF AROMATASE INHIBITORS FOR SYNCHRONIZING OVULATION, INDUCING SUPEROVULATION OR DOUBLE OVULATION AND IMPROVING TWINNING AND FERTILITY IN A MAMMAL

University of Saskatchewan

Described herein is the use of an aromatase inhibitor (i.e. lezotrole) for synchronizing ovulation in a herd or a single mammal. Also described is the use of said aromatase inhibitor at the beginning of a follicular wave emergence for inducing superovulation; from day 1 to day 7 following follicular wave emergence for inducing double ovulation, before dominant follicle selection to improve twinning and in early estrus or mid-diestrus following insemination for improving fertility in a mammal.

OVARIAN MARKERS OF FOLLICULAR MATURITY AND USES THEREOF

Laval University

The present invention relates to field of fertility. The invention identifies biological ovarian markers from follicular cells, from follicular fluid, from cumulus cells and from oocytes which are indicative of follicular maturity in mammals. Described are methods for improving ovarian stimulation, methods for assessing maturity of a mammalian ovarian follicle, methods for optimizing in vitro maturation (IVM) and methods for classifying an embryo, these methods being based on assessment of...

CARBON AND NITROGEN-REGULATING GENE AND PROTEIN AND MODULATION THEREOF

University of Guelph

The present invention relates to a nitrogen-regulated GATA transcription factor gene required for sugar and nitrogen accumulation and the modulation of the expression of this gene to modulate a characteristic in a plant. The GATA transcription factor of the present invention is involved in regulating sugar and nitrogen accumulation in plants. Increased expression of this or substantially similar genes can produce plants with improved nitrogen utilization and increased yield and increased...

NITROGEN-REGULATED SUGAR SENSING GENE AND PROTEIN AND MODULATION THEREOF

University of Guelph

The present invention relates to a nitrogen-regulated GATA transcription factor gene required for sugar sensing and the modulation of the expression of this gene to modulate a characteristic in a plant. The GATA transcription factor of the present invention is involved in regulating sugar sensing in plants and its expression is influenced by nitrogen status. Increased expression of this or substantially similar genes can produce plants with improved nitrogen utilization and increased yield.

GENETIC VARIATION IN PRO-MELANIN-CONCENTRATING HORMONE GENE AFFECTS CARCASS TRAITS IN CATTLE

University of Saskatchewan

An A-to-T single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) identified at position -134 relative to the ATG start codon, in the Pro-Melanin-Concentrating Hormone (PMCH) gene of Bos taurus andBos indicus animals of both British and Continental type, is associated with changes in the average fat and grade fat. The A allele occurred in 67 % of cattle examined and was associated with higher average fat and grade fat levels. The cattle industry may make use of these findings to genetically select for, and/or...

SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS AND FEEDING EFFICIENCY IN CATTLE

University of Alberta

Methods of identifying cattle having increased feed efficiency using a small panel of single nucleotide polymorphisms is provided. The method provides for using a thousand or less of such SNPs and includes using a panel of 250 or fewer SNPs. The method if useful with various cattle breeds including crossbred cattle. Provided are SNPs that are useful as markers with various traits associated with feed efficiency in cattle. Kits and methods of use are provided.

NITROGEN LIMITATION ADAPTIBILITY GENE AND PROTEIN AND MODULATION THEREOF

University of Guelph

The present invention relates to a nitrogen-regulated RING-like ubiquitin E3 ligase gene required for sugar sensing and the modulation of the expression of this gene to modulate a characteristic in a plant. The RING-like ubiquitin E3 ligase of the present invention is involved in mediating nitrogen limitation adaptive responses in plants and its expression is influenced by nitrogen status. Increased expression of this or substantially similar genes can produce plants with improved nitrogen...

PROTEIN-FREE SEMEN CRYOPRESERVATION

University of Saskatchewan

This disclosure provides a preserving composition comprising a cholesterol: carrier complex, optionally a cholesterol: cyclodextrin complex (CC complex) and/or a cell permeable antioxidant peptide and a biological buffer and optionally a cryprotectant, wherein the preserving composition is optionally substantially free of animal phospholipid, animal protein and/or animal lipoprotein. The disclosure also provides methods for the use of the preserving composition in cryopreservation of semen...