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| Title | : | Thermal Stress Induced Ionic Changes in Philosamia Ricini with Special Reference to Fifth Instar Larvae |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Shuchita Chandorkar || Shobha Shouche || JPN Pathak |
Abstract: Haemolymph is only the extracellular fluid present in insects, which has ionic balance under the ideal conditions. The major cations in the haemolymph of insects are Na+, K+,Ca++ and Mg++. The fifth instar laevae of Philosamia ricini were reared under thermal stress of high and low temperature, which showed an increase in monovalent cation Na+ at high as well as low temperatures significantly while there was no significant change in K+ ions at both temperatures. The divalent cations Ca++ and Mg++showed a significant decrease at both high and low temperatures........
Keywords: temperature, stress, monovalent, divalent, cations, haemolymph.
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| Title | : | Influence of Temperature and Larval Food Oncertain Biological Aspectsof Chrysomya Megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae) |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Aida S. Kamel || Nahed M. Helmy Dina A. Marwan || Abd-Elwahab A. Ibrahim |
Abstract: The influence ofthreerearing temperatures; 20, 25 and 30°C on the duration,percentage survival, fecundityand wing formation inChrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae) were investigated. The duration ofall stages significantly decreased with the increase in rearing temperature. The highest survival of adults and the lowest malformationwere recorded at 25°C.Fecundity was not significantly affected by the change in temperatures.........
Keywords: Biology, Chrysomya megacephala, temperature, Forensic entomology
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| Title | : | Strong Result for Level Crossings of Random Polynomials |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr.P.K.Mishra || A.K. Mansingh |
Abstract: Let Nn be the number of real roots of the algebraic equation.......
Keywords:Independent identically distributed random variables, random algebraic polynomial, random algebraic equation, real roots
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| Title | : | Protective Effects of Orange Juice Extract on Chromium-Induced Oxidative Damage in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae |
| Country | : | Belgium |
| Authors | : | Z. Mellouk || T. Hachimi Idrissi || J. Kruyt |
Abstract: Chromium is a highly toxic non-essential metal which is used in the production of steel and other alloys, in metal finishes and leather tanning. Chromium exposure has been linked to inhibition of growth or metabolic activity and may arise due to enhanced generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative damage in metal-treated micro-organisms. The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae provides an attractive alternative system for elucidating the mechanism(s) of metal toxicity.........
Keywords: Gene product, Orange juice extract, oxidative damage, SDS-PAGE, S. cerevisiae
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| Title | : | Encephalitis: A Comparative Study in Pediatric and Adult Age Groups |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Mridul Malakar || Susmita Bose Roy |
Abstract: Encephalitis is a neurological disease cause by various agents, which may be viral, bacterial, amebic, parasitic, fungal etc. Again, Immune mediated cause may also be the factor. Our study tried to check the severity risk group of encephalitis in between pediatric and adult group. The study was conduct at district public health laboratory (IDSP) of Lakhimpur district of Assam, India.........
Keywords: Neurological, severity, risk group, analyze, mortality
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| Title | : | A Novel Formulations For Solubility Enhancement Of Sparingly Water-Soluble Drug Using Solvent Evaporation Method |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Abdullahi A. Shamsuddeen || Usman Jamilu || Faraj Muhammad || Mustapha G. Sulaiman |
Abstract: Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) characterized by poorly water solubility, which influences negatively on the bioavailability. This research aims to improve the solubility of phenylbutazone by incorporating with two different types of silica at various surface area and pore size. It will also explore the effect of different ratios of silica on dissolution profiles. Phenylbutazoneformulated with silicas were prepared using a solvent evaporating method, and the impregnated carriers characterized using XRD, Digital Microscopy, and particle size distribution analysis........
Keywords: Mesoporous silica, phenylbutazone, solvent everporation, drug release.
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| Title | : | Β-Sitosterol Ameliorates The Chemical Constituents Of Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus L.) Plants, Grown Under Saline Condition |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Fawzia, A. Ebad || Ashraf, A. Elsayed || Samia, A. Haroun || Hend, A. El khawaga || Nora,F. Salem |
Abstract: The present experiment was carried out in fancied area at El-Mansoura University, Dakahlia Governorate during the growth period, from May to September (2013) to study the effect of different salinity levels (10, 20 and 30%sea water) and beta-sitosterol (10-5, 10-7 and 10-9 molar) on some chemical aspect of sunflower plants (Helianthus annus L.). The results indicated that salinity caused a reduction in chlorophyll a, b, a+b, a/b and Carotenoids as well as total pigments, carbohydrates contents with significant increasing sea water concentration during two stages of growth, 45 and 85 days from planting.........
Keywords: salinity levels, β-sitosterol application, sunflower plant, pigments, carbohydrates, fatty acids.
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| Title | : | Large-Scale Deletion of Non-Essential Genes Region of Chromosome XV in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae |
| Country | : | China |
| Authors | : | Xunxun Shi || Hai Wu || Feijie Li || Hui Tang, Liping Zhang |
Abstract: We firstly applied 'Latour system' to Saccharomyces cerevisiae for large-scale deletion, and ~38 kb target region (nt 143376 -181682) of chromosome XV was deleted precisely and efficiently with no foreign sequences left. There are 20 ORFs in the target region, including ars1510, a chromosomal replication origin. The result demonstrates that this method is a useful tool for large-scale chromosomal modification, and for reducing the genome of S. cerevisiae to obtain the minimal cell in synthetic biology. More than that, this method is applicable for further study of analyzing functions and interactions of clusters of genes........
Keywords: Genome reduction, Large-scale deletion, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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| Title | : | The Protective Effect of White and Red Radish as Hypoglycemic and Hypocholesterolemic Agents |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Mona Mohamed Abdel Magied || Ahmed Mohmoud Allan || Lobna Abdel Fattah Mohamed Haerrdy || Marwa Taha Hussein |
Abstract: Radish, Raphanus Sativus L. (family: Brassicaceae) has been recognized since ancient times, roots and leaves are used for cooking and treatment of a wide variety ailments. White radish leaves (WRL), white radish roots (WRR) and red radish roots (RRR) were used in this study. Four major active compounds were identified by HPLC in the methanolic extracts of radish, those included catechin, ferulic, sinapic and coumaric acid. The edible parts of radish were used as hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic experiments by using albino rats.........
Keywords: Radish, leaves, roots, hyperglycemic, hypercholesterolemia, rats
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| Title | : | Assessment of Airborne Fungi in an Indoors Laboratory Toilet |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Dimphna Nneka Ezikanyi || Catherine Vera Nnamani || Uduak James Inyang |
Abstract: Fungi are ubiquitous in both indoors and outdoors environment, exposures to them result to allergies, infection and other adverse health conditions. The assessment of indoor fungi prevalent in six toilets (Biotechnology laboratory toilet 1 & 2, Microbiology laboratory toilet 1 & 2 and Applied Biology laboratory toilet 1 & 2) in Presco Campus, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, was carried out in the month of November, 2015. Potato dextrose Agar was prepared and poured aseptically into Petri dishes, these were exposed in the toilets for five minutes and incubated for seventy two hours........
Keywords: Fungi, indoors, toilet, hygiene, detergents
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| Title | : | Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis and in Vitro Fungal Activities of Citrus aurantifolia L. and Carica papaya L. Leaves Extracts on Pathogenic Fungi |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Dimphna N. Ezikanyi || Catherine V. Nnamani || Joy N. Ihejirika |
Abstract: The use of medicinal plants, which have fewer side effects and economically cheaper, have been taken into consideration recently. Citrus aurantifolia and Carica papaya leaves are not only known for their nutritional benefits but also considered to possess medicinal properties. The main aim of the study was to determine the antifungal activities of Citrus aurantifolia and Carica papaya leaves on some pathogenic fungi (Aspergillus, Candida and Penicillium) isolated from female genital tract. Leaves of Citrus aurantifolia and Carica papaya were collected from Onu-Ebonyi in Ebonyi State. Three different concentrations (300 mg/ml.........
Keywords: Fungi, Inhibition, Citrus aurantifolia, Carica papaya, Isolates
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| Title | : | On the Investigation of Transplant Age Effects on Some Morphophysiological Traits of Onion Varieties in Jiroft Region |
| Country | : | Iran |
| Authors | : | Mohsen Khodadadi |
Abstract: This farm research was conducted in Jiroft, region in south east of Iran, in 2010 for surveying onion transplant ages effects on yield and some morphophysiological traits of three onion varieties ,as sub factor, including Primavera, Texas Early Grano 502 and Juguar. Transplant ages as main factor had four levels of 45, 55, 65 and 75 days. The varieties of seed planting in nursery to reach these transplant ages began of 23th July in 10 days intervals,respectively. This experimental research was based upon split plot with reference to RCBD with three replications. Transplanting date for all transplant ages was 7th October. Furthermore, cultivation operations such as irrigation, nutrition and insecticide spraying were done for all treatments regularly.........
Keywords: onion, transplant, age, yield, variety
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| Title | : | Preliminary Survey of the Indigenous Knowledge of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. (Atile) In Some Parts of Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Dawang, S.N || Danahap T. S. || Makvereng, S.S. || Nyam, M. A. |
Abstract: A survey was undertaken in selected locations in Jos North and South Areas of Plateau State Nigeria to document the Indigenous/Traditional Knowledge of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. Semi-structured were administered to 38 Respondents who are sellers/hawkers of Canarium schweinfurthii ('Atile') fruit. Information on the plant's common name, varieties, location where it grows in the State, uses and parts used were elicited through the questionnaires. With respect to utilization 38(100%) of the Respondents agreed that the plant can be used as food and as fuel wood. The parts revealed as edible are the fruit, seed kernel and oil. Regarding the part of the plant used all the Respondents 38 (100%) agreed that the wood can be used..........
Keywords: Canarium schweinfurthii, Indigenous/Traditional Knowledge, Atile, Survey, Plateau State
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| Title | : | Antimicrobial Effect of Chromolaena Odorata (L.) and Vernonia Amygdalina Del Leaf Extract on Clinical Isolates from Infected Wound |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ekaiko, M .U || Ajuga, M.U || Okeke, I. M || Arinze A.G || Ndulaka J.C |
Abstract: Herbal medicines has been widely used and forms an integral parts of primary health care in most developing countries today due to its effectiveness, availability and low cost. In the present study, the antimicrobial effect of the leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King and Robinson and Vernonia amygdalina Del., (African bitter leaf) was investigated on clinical isolates from infected wound samples. The result revealed that the plant were effective in inhibiting the growth of the test organism (Staphylococcus, E. coli, Pseudomonas and Candida) from the wound samples...........
Keywords: Chromolaena odorata, Vernonia amygdalina, Antimicrobial, Microbiological analysis, Minimum inhibitory concentration
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| Title | : | Serum Lipids and Total Antioxidant Concentration in Alloxanized Diabetic Rats. |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Obi-Ezeani C. N || Ogundeji E. B || Nwagbara I. J || Ogundeji A. O || Chukwu C. C |
Abstract: This study was designed to determine the serum levels of lipids and TAC as biomarkers of cardiovascular complications and oxidative stress respectively in diabetic wistar rats. 20 albino wistar rats weighing between 150g and 200g were used in this study, they were divided into two equal groups. Group I was the control while Group II was the diabetic group. The animals were handled according to the institutional and international guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals. Diabetes was induced in group II by a single intraperitoneal injection of alloxan monohydrate (150mg/kg body weight) while group I received normal saline. .......
Keywords:Alloxan, Oxidative Stress, Reactive Oxygen Species, Lipid Profile, Total Antioxidant Concentration
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| Title | : | Life Cycle and Biology of Danaus Chrysippus (L.) (Plain Tiger) on Asclepias Curassavica (L.) at Andhra University Campus, Visakhapatnam |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | K. Ella Rao || G. Sujan Chandar || J.B.Atluri |
Abstract: The Danaidae butterfly Danaus Chrysippus (Plain Tiger) it occurs throughout the year. The larval performance and life cycle of Danaus Chrysippus was studied at Andhra University campus using the leaves of Asclepias Curassavica as the larval host both in laboratory and in the natural conditions. The behavior and morphological characters of eggs, caterpillars, pupae and adult emergence were observed in the laboratory at 28o-30oc. The life cycle was completed in 17-18 days, with egg hatching 3 larvae 7-8, and pupae 7-8 days..........
Keywords: Life history, Danaidae, Danaus Chrysippus, Instars, Food utilization indices.
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| Title | : | Qualitative Evaluation of Phytochemicals and Antifungal Activity of "Solanum Xanthocarpum" (Schrad. &Wendl.) |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Smt. Mamta || Dr. Rekha Pimpalgaonkar || Jikasmita Dalei |
Abstract: Solanum xanthocarpum is a well-known medicinal herb in Asia, belongs to family Solanaceae. The Solanum Xanthocarpum is reported to have good medicinal values in traditional system of medicines. This present study deals with phytochemical investigations of different parts viz., leaf, stem, root, fruit and flowers of Solanum xanthocarpum, which were collected from three different agro-climatic zones of Chhattisgarh, India. Qualitative phytochemical test indicated that plant contains alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids and saponins as well as reducing sugars.........
Keywords: Solanum xanthocarpum, phytochemical, antifunal activity and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)
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| Title | : | Effect of Cell Free Culture Filtrate of Probiotic Isolates on the Growth of Pathogenic Isolates |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Shivangi Bhatt || Archana Rana || Neepa Pandhi |
Abstract: The emergence of drug resistant strain is a recurrent problem in clinical practice. The incidence of infections due to organisms resistant to β -lactam agents due to production of various enzymes has increased in recent years. The enteric flora comprise large number of cells in the human body and are capable of eliciting immune responses while also protecting against microbial pathogens. Probiotics have very high potential in terms of their antimicrobial activity against antibiotic-resistant enteric pathogens. They have been shown to have wide range of health beneficiary properties..........
Keywords: β- lactam drugs, cell free culture filtrate, pathogens, Probiotic isolates
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| Title | : | Determination of Tenofovir and Emtricitabine by Simultaneous Equation Spectrophotometric Method |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Syeda Kulsum, (Main Auther) || G Vidya Sagar |
Abstract: A simple, precise and selective method was developed for the determination of Tenofovir fumarate and Emtricitabine in tablet formulation. This method involves the application of simultaneous equation spectrophotometry method where the lambda max (λmax) measured at 296nm and 271nm for determination of Tenofovir and Emtricitabine. The Spectrophotometric method using diluents comprising methanol and acetonitrile in ratio(70:30)...........
Keywords: UV Spectrophotometry, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir, simultaneous equation method, validation.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Case Study On Ekakushtha ( Psoriasis ) With Ayurvedic Management |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Vd. Ujwala Rodge || Vd. D.N. Kahalekar || Vd. V.E. Gogate || Vd. M.W. Nalkande |
Abstract: Psoriasis is non infectious chronic inflammatory disease of skin characterized by well defined erythmatous plaques with silvery scale which have a predilection for extensor surface and scalp and by chronic fluctuating course. The disease not only affects the patient physically but also disturbs the mental and social health of the patient, as the appearance of patient may be embarrassing. According to W.H.O. the world wide prevalence of Psoriasis is 2-3% (April, 2013). In India prevalence of Psoriasis varies from 0.44 to 2.88% . In Ayurveda all skin diseases are described under the umbrella of Kushtha...........
Keywords: Ekakushtha, Shodhan ,Shaman, Pachan, Psoriasis
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| Title | : | Tailor Made Phospholipid Based Curcumin Phytosomes: Fabrication, Characterization and Ex-Vivo Permeation |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Ahmed N. Allam || Ibrahim A. Komeil || Ossama Y. Abdallah |
Abstract: Curcumin (CUR), a highly lipophilic molecule has wide range of pharmacological activities. Nevertheless its limited aqueous solubility and extensive pre-systemic metabolism confine its bioavailability. CUR phytosomes were prepared by simple method and were evaluated in comparison to commercial patent product by DSC, FTIR, TEM, SEM as well as in vitro drug release profile in different dissolution media. Furthermore, a new ex-vivo experimental design utilizing non everted sac model was held out to study the permeability behavior of prepared phytosomes. Results revealed that prepared phytosomes were similar to commercial product in all physicochemical properties. They were spherical; self-closednano-sized structure with good physical stability..........
Keywords: Curcumin; Meriva; Phytosomes; Bioavailability; Ex-vivo; Permeation
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