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Agricultural Microbiomes, Animal Health, Food Safety, Poultry Science
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Employment (4)

Mississippi State University: Mississippi State, MS, US

2023-08-16 to present | Assistant Professor (Poultry Science)
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Li Zhang

Mississippi State University: Starkville, US

2018-07-01 to 2023-08-15 | Assistant Research Professor (Poultry Science)
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Li Zhang

Mississippi State University: Mississippi State, MS, US

2018-01-16 to 2018-06-30 | PostDoc Fellow (Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion)
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Li Zhang

Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Changchun, Jilin, CN

2006-08-01 to 2013-07-31 | Research fellow (Institute of Agro-food Technology)
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Education and qualifications (4)

Mississippi State University: Mississippi State, MS, US

2015-08-15 to 2017-12-08 | PhD (Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion)
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Li Zhang

Jilin University: Changchun, Jilin, CN

2010-09-01 to 2013-07-01 | PhD (Agriculture Biological Environmental and Energy Engineering)
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Li Zhang

Northeast Agricultural University: Harbin, Harbin, CN

2002-09-01 to 2005-07-01 | Master (Food Science)
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Li Zhang

Northeast Agricultural University: Harbin, Harbin, CN

1998-08-01 to 2002-07-01 | B.S. (Food Science)
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Li Zhang

Professional activities (4)

American Society for Microbiology: DC, DC, US

2021-01-01 to present
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Li Zhang

Poultry Science Association: Champaign, Illinois, US

2018-07-01 to present
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Li Zhang

Mississippi Poultry Association : Jackson, MS, US

2018-07-01 to present
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Li Zhang

American Society for Nutrition: Bethesda, MD, US

2018-05-18 to present
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Li Zhang

Works (47)

Optimization of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (lamp) assay for the rapid detection of Clostridium perfringens

Journal of Applied Poultry Research
2025-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Deepa Chaudhary; Sabin Poudel; Linan Jia; Anuraj Theradiyil Sukumaran; Xue Zhang; Wen-Hsing Cheng; Aaron S. Kiess; Kenneth S. Macklin; Li Zhang
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Construction and characterization of bioluminescent Salmonella Reading outbreak and non-outbreak strains

Microbiology Spectrum
2025-02-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Abubakar Shitu Isah; Reshma Ramachandran; Anuraj Theradiyil Sukumaran; Aaron S. Kiess; Claudia D. Castañeda; Timothy Boltz; Kenneth S. Macklin; Hossam Abdelhamed; Li Zhang; Jeffrey A. Gralnick
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Campylobacter jejuni from no antibiotics ever (NAE) broilers: prevalence, antibiotic resistance, and virulence genes analysis

Poultry Science
2024-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Sabin Poudel; Diksha Pokhrel; Xue Zhang; Anuraj T. Sukumaran; Pratima Adhikari; Aaron S. Kiess; Kenneth S. Macklin; Li Zhang
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Research Note: Evaluating the vertical transmission potential of Salmonella Reading in broiler breeders

Poultry Science
2024-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Abubakar Shitu Isah; Reshma Ramachandran; Anuraj Theradiyil Sukumaran; Aaron S. Kiess; Claudia D. Castañeda; Tim Boltz; Kenneth Macklin; Hossam Abdelhamed; Li Zhang
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High-throughput Oxford Nanopore sequencing-based approach for the multilocus sequence typing analysis of large-scale avian Escherichia coli study in Mississippi

Poultry Science
2024-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Linan Jia; Mark A. Arick; Chuan-Yu Hsu; Daniel G. Peterson; Jeffrey D. Evans; Kelsy Robinson; Anuraj T. Sukumaran; Reshma Ramachandran; Pratima Adhikari; Li Zhang
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Evaluating the effects of virulence genotype, swarming motility, and multi-locus sequence types of Escherichia coli on layer chicken embryos

Journal of Applied Microbiology
2024-07-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Fozol Ovi; Li Zhang; Linan Jia; Katie Elliott; Anuraj Theradiyil Sukumaran; Douglas Cosby; Dan Wilson; Reshma Ramachandran; Jeff Evans; Ishab Poudel et al.
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Recent advances and challenges in developing vaccines for Campylobacter jejuni : a comprehensive review

World's Poultry Science Journal
2024-07-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Sabin Poudel; Ximin Zeng; Jun Lin; Wen-Hsing Cheng; Anuraj T. Sukumaran; Pratima Adhikari; Aaron S. Kiess; Ken S. Macklin; Li Zhang
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Increase in temperature facilitates Campylobacter jejuni biofilm formation under both aerobic and microaerobic incubation

Poultry Science
2024-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Diksha Pokhrel; Hudson T. Thames; Hailey Fugate; Thu Dinh; Wes Schilling; Shecoya White; Reshma Ramachandran; Anuraj T. Sukumaran; Li Zhang
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Complete genome sequences of two avian pathogenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from broilers exhibiting colibacillosis in Mississippi

Microbiology Resource Announcements
2024-06-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Linan Jia; Mark A. Arick II; Chuan-Yu Hsu; Daniel G. Peterson; Jeffrey D. Evans; Kelsy Robinson; Pratima Adhikari; Li Zhang; David Rasko
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Changes in gene expression in the intestinal mucus of broilers with woody breast myopathy

Poultry Science
2024-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Linan Jia; Chuan-Yu Hsu; Xue Zhang; Xiaofei Li; M. Wes Schilling; E. David Peebles; Aaron S. Kiess; Kelley G.S. Wamsley; Li Zhang
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Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in Broiler Breeders: An Overview

Pathogens
2023-10-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Jiddu Joseph; Li Zhang; Pratima Adhikari; Jeffrey D. Evans; Reshma Ramachandran
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Aerotolerance and Multi-Locus Sequence Typing of Campylobacter jejuni Isolated from Commercial Broiler Processing Plants

Foods
2023-09-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Diksha Pokhrel; Hudson T. Thames; Li Zhang; Thu Dinh; M. Wes Schilling; Shecoya White; Reshma Ramachandran; Anuraj T. Sukumaran
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In silico prediction and expression analysis of vaccine candidate genes of Campylobacter jejuni

Poultry Science
2023-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Sabin Poudel; Linan Jia; Mark A. Arick, II; Chuan-Yu Hsu; Adam Thrash; Anuraj T. Sukumaran; Pratima Adhikari; Aaron S. Kiess; Li Zhang
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Salmonella Biofilm Formation under Fluidic Shear Stress on Different Surface Materials

Foods
2023-05-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Hudson T. Thames; Diksha Pokhrel; Emma Willis; Orion Rivers; Thu T. N. Dinh; Li Zhang; Mark W. Schilling; Reshma Ramachandran; Shecoya White; Anuraj T. Sukumaran
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Characterization of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli Isolated from Broiler Breeders with Colibacillosis in Mississippi

Poultry
2023-01-27 | Journal article
Contributors: Jiddu Joseph; Madalyn Jennings; Nicolle Barbieri; Li Zhang; Pratima Adhikari; Reshma Ramachandran
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Roles of Aerotolerance, Biofilm Formation, and Viable but Non-Culturable State in the Survival of Campylobacter jejuni in Poultry Processing Environments

Microorganisms
2022-10-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Diksha Pokhrel; Hudson T. Thames; Li Zhang; Thu T. N. Dinh; Wes Schilling; Shecoya B. White; Reshma Ramachandran; Anuraj Theradiyil Sukumaran
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Complete Genome Sequences of Four Campylobacter jejuni Strains Isolated from Retail Chicken Meat and Broiler Feces

Microbiology Resource Announcements
2022-10-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Sabin Poudel; Tianmin Li; Mark A. Arick, II; Chuan-Yu Hsu; Adam Thrash; Anuraj T. Sukumaran; Pratima Adhikari; Aaron S. Kiess; Li Zhang; Steven R. Gill
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Internal organ and skeletal muscle development in commercial broilers with woody breast myopathy

Poultry Science
2022-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Linan Jia; Xue Zhang; Xiaofei Li; M. Wes Schilling; E. David Peebles; Aaron S. Kiess; Li Zhang
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Improvement in the Immunity- and Vitamin D3-Activity-Related Gene Expression of Coccidiosis-Challenged Ross 708 Broilers in Response to the In Ovo Injection of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 

Animals
2022-09-22 | Journal article
Contributors: Seyed Abolghasem Fatemi; Kenneth S. Macklin; Li Zhang; Ayoub Mousstaaid; Sabin Poudel; Ishab Poudel; Edgar David Peebles
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The Prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter on Broiler Meat at Different Stages of Commercial Poultry Processing

Animals
2022-09-17 | Journal article
Contributors: Hudson T. Thames; Courtney A. Fancher; Mary G. Colvin; Mika McAnally; Emily Tucker; Li Zhang; Aaron S. Kiess; Thu T. N. Dinh; Anuraj T. Sukumaran
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Effects of dietary bacitracin or Bacillus subtilis on the woody breast myopathy-associated gut microbiome of Eimeria spp. challenged and unchallenged broilers

Poultry Science
2022-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Linan Jia; Chuan-Yu Hsu; Xue Zhang; Xiaofei Li; M. Wes Schilling; E. David Peebles; Aaron S. Kiess; Li Zhang
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Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Molecular Characterization of Campylobacter Isolated from Broilers and Broiler Meat Raised without Antibiotics

Microbiology Spectrum
2022-06-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Sabin Poudel; Tianmin Li; Saijuan Chen; Xue Zhang; Wen-Hsing Cheng; Anuraj T. Sukumaran; Aaron S. Kiess; Li Zhang; Kapil Chousalkar
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Spoilage Bacteria Counts on Broiler Meat at Different Stages of Commercial Poultry Processing Plants That Use Peracetic Acid

Animals
2022-06-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Hudson T. Thames; Courtney A. Fancher; Mary G. Colvin; Mika McAnally; Emily Tucker; Li Zhang; Aaron S. Kiess; Thu T. N. Dinh; Anuraj T. Sukumaran
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Riboflavin and Bacillus subtilis effects on growth performance and woody-breast of Ross 708 broilers with or without Eimeria spp. challenge

Journal of Animal Science and Technology
2022-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Sabin Poudel; George T. Tabler; Jun Lin; Wei Zhai; Li Zhang
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Isolation and characterization of Escherichia albertii originated from the broiler farms in Mississippi and Alabama

Veterinary Microbiology
2022-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Huiwen Wang; Li Zhang; Liu Cao; Ximin Zeng; Barbara Gillespie; Jun Lin
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Bacitracin, Bacillus subtilis, and Eimeria spp. challenge exacerbates woody breast incidence and severity in broilers

Poultry Science
2022-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Linan Jia; Xue Zhang; Xiaofei Li; Wes Schilling; E. David Peebles; Aaron S. Kiess; Wei Zhai; Li Zhang
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Prevalence and Molecular Characteristics of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli in “No Antibiotics Ever” Broiler Farms

Microbiology Spectrum
2021-12-22 | Journal article
Contributors: Courtney A. Fancher; Hudson T. Thames; Mary Gates Colvin; Mercedes Smith; Alyssa Easterling; Nikhil Nuthalapati; Li Zhang; Aaron Kiess; Thu T. N. Dinh; Anuraj Theradiyil Sukumaran et al.
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Complete genome sequence of multidrug-resistant avian pathogenic Escherichia coli strain APEC-O2-MS1170

Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
2020-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Tianmin Li; Claudia D. Castañeda; Mark A. Arick, II; Chuan-Yu Hsu; Aaron S. Kiess; Li Zhang
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Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens: Challenges in No Antibiotics Ever Broiler Production and Potential Solutions

Microorganisms
2020-10-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Courtney A. Fancher; Li Zhang; Aaron S. Kiess; Pratima A. Adhikari; Thu T.N. Dinh; Anuraj T. Sukumaran
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Prevalence of Salmonella enterica on poultry processing equipment after completion of sanitization procedures

Poultry Science
2020-09 | Journal article
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Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens: Challenges in ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ Broiler Production and Potential Solutions

2020-09-29 | Preprint
Contributors: Courtney Fancher; Li Zhang; Aaron Kiess; Pratima Adhikari; Thu Dinh; Anuraj Theradiyil Sukumaran
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Beneficial and Paradoxical Roles of Selenium at Nutritional Levels of Intake in Healthspan and Longevity

Free Radical Biology and Medicine
2018 | Journal article
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1212180901747-5682

Contributors: Zhang, Li; Zeng, Huawei; Cheng, Wen-Hsing
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Effects of temperature, relative humidity, and protective netting on Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank)(Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae) infestation, fungal growth, and product quality of dry cured hams

Journal of Stored Products Research
2018 | Journal article
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1212180901747-5683

Contributors: Hendrix, Jasmine D; Zhang, Xue; Campbell, Yan L; Zhang, Li; Siberio, Lurdes; Cord, Christine Leick; Silva, Juan L; Goddard, Jerome; Kim, Taejo; Phillips, Thomas W
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The Thioredoxin-Like Family of Selenoproteins: Implications in Aging and Age-Related Degeneration

Biological Trace Element Research
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Zhang, Li; Zhu, Jian-Hong; Zhang, Xiong; Cheng, Wen-Hsing
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Beneficial and paradoxical roles of selenium at nutritional levels of intake in healthspan and longevity

Free Radical Biology and Medicine
2018-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Li Zhang; Huawei Zeng; Wen-Hsing Cheng
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Fecal fermentation products of common bean-derived fiber inhibit C/EBPα and PPARγ expression and lipid accumulation but stimulate PPARδ and UCP2 expression in the adipogenesis of 3T3-L1 cells

The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
2018-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Hsin-Yi Lu; Huawei Zeng; Li Zhang; Jesus M. Porres; Wen-Hsing Cheng
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Effects of temperature, relative humidity, and protective netting on Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae) infestation, fungal growth, and product quality of dry cured hams

Journal of Stored Products Research
2018-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Jasmine D. Hendrix; Xue Zhang; Yan L. Campbell; Li Zhang; Lurdes Siberio; Christine Leick Cord; Juan L. Silva; Jerome Goddard; Taejo Kim; Thomas W. Phillips et al.
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Analyses of Selenotranscriptomes and Selenium Concentrations in Response to Dietary Selenium Deficiency and Age Reveal Common and Distinct Patterns by Tissue and Sex in Telomere-Dysfunctional Mice

The Journal of nutrition
2017 | Journal article
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0227181759799-5195

Contributors: Cao, Lei; Zhang, Li; Zeng, Huawei; Wu, Ryan T. Y.; Wu, Tung-Lung; Cheng, Wen-Hsing
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Nuclear selenoproteins and genome maintenance

IUBMB life
2016 | Journal article
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WOS:000369163000001

Contributors: Zhang, Xiong; Zhang, Li; Zhu, Jian‐Hong; Cheng, Wen‐Hsing
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Antioxidant activity of prebiotic ginseng polysaccharides combined with potential probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum C88

International Journal of Food Science & Technology
2015 | Journal article
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WOS:000356369700021

Contributors: He, Zhongmei; Wang, Xiaohui; Li, Guofeng; Zhao, Yujuan; Zhang, Jian; Niu, Chunhua; Zhang, Li; Zhang, Xue; Ying, Dashi; Li, Shengyu
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Potential probiotic characterization of Lactobacillus plantarum strains isolated from Inner Mongolia “Hurood” cheese

J. Microbiol. Biotechnol
2014 | Journal article
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WOS:000332189700011

Contributors: Zhang, Jian; Zhang, Xue; Zhang, Li; Zhao, Yujuan; Niu, Chunhua; Yang, Zhennai; Li, Shengyu
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Antioxidant activity of an exopolysaccharide isolated from Lactobacillus plantarum C88

International journal of biological macromolecules
2013 | Journal article
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WOS:000315746400039

Contributors: Zhang, Li; Liu, Chunhong; Li, Da; Zhao, Yujuan; Zhang, Xue; Zeng, Xianpeng; Yang, Zhennai; Li, Shengyu
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Manufacture of Cheddar cheese using probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum K25 and its cholesterol-lowering effects in a mice model

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
2013 | Journal article
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WOS:000312075300014

Contributors: Zhang, Li; Zhang, Xue; Liu, Chunhong; Li, Changying; Li, Shengyu; Li, Tiezhu; Li, Da; Zhao, Yujuan; Yang, Zhennai
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Antioxidant activity of Lactobacillus plantarum strains isolated from traditional Chinese fermented foods

Food chemistry
2012 | Journal article
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WOS:000310396700145

Contributors: Li, Shengyu; Zhao, Yujuan; Zhang, Li; Zhang, Xue; Huang, Li; Li, Da; Niu, Chunhua; Yang, Zhennai; Wang, Qiang
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Purification and antioxidant activity of a polysaccharide from bulbs of Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim

International journal of biological macromolecules
2012 | Journal article
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WOS:000304230000029

Contributors: Liu, Chunhong; Chang, Jinkang; Zhang, Li; Zhang, Jie; Li, Shengyu
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Stucture of the complex between Mucor pusillus pepsin and the key domain of κ-casein for site-directed mutagenesis: a combined molecular modeling and docking approach

Journal of molecular modeling
2011 | Journal article
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WOS:000292290600013

Contributors: Li, Tiezhu; Wang, Jinghui; Li, Yuqiu; Zhang, Li; Zheng, Li; Li, Zhuolin; Yang, Zhennai; Luo, Quan
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Current status of composition and somatic cell count in milk of goats enrolled in Dairy Herd Improvement Program in the United States

New Research on Livestock Science and Dairy Farming. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY, US
2008 | Journal article
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0227181759803-5194

Contributors: Zeng, S. S.; Zhang, L.; Wiggans, G. R.; Clay, J.; LaCroix, R.; Wang, J. Z.; Gipson, T.
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Peer review (14 reviews for 8 publications/grants)

Review activity for Current microbiology. (1)
Review activity for Environmental science & technology. (1)
Review activity for International journal of antimicrobial agents. (1)
Review activity for JoVE. (1)
Review activity for One health outlook. (1)
Review activity for Poultry science. (7)
Review activity for Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins. (1)
Review activity for The Journal of applied poultry research. (1)