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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | A Review on Litter Decomposition by Soil Fungal Community |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | P.A Geethanjali || Prof.M. Jayashankar |
Abstract: Fungi play an important role in plant litter decomposition in forest ecosystems through nutrient recycling and humus formation in soil because they attack the lingo-cellulose matrix in litter that other organisms are unable to assimilate. Fungi are considered to be the key players in litter decomposition because of their ability to produce a wide range of extracellular enzymes, which allows them to efficiently attack the recalcitrant ligno-cellulose matrix that other organisms are unable to decompose. Biochemical decomposition of leaf litter is a sequential process that initially involves the loss of the less recalcitrant components followed by the degradation of the remaining highly recalcitrant compounds........
Keywords: Litter, Decomposition, Successional Changes, Fungi, Enzymes
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Hypolipidemic Activities of a Series of Pyrazoles of Curcumin |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Honnalagere Ramesh Puneeth || Angatahally Chandrashekariah Sharada |
Abstract: A series of curcumin pyrazole derivatives (3a-3e) were investigated for in-vitro hypolipidemic activity. The compounds were screened for the inhibition studies of the enzymes such as pancreatic lipase, glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase and malate dehydrogenase which are actively involved in lipid metabolism. Curcumin and all the other compounds in the series showed differential enzyme inhibitory activity. Curcumin and compound 3b showed prominent pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity showing IC50 17.39 and 16 μM respectively........
Keywords: Pancreatic lipase, enzyme inhibition, glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase, malate dehydrogenase, in-vitro.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | A Simple Procedure for Comparative GC-MS Analysis of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia Mill.) Flower Volatile Composition |
| Country | : | Bulgaria |
| Authors | : | Tzvetelina Zagorcheva || Krasimir Rusanov || Stanko Stanev || Ivan Atanassov |
Abstract: The efficient lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) breeding for essential oil production requires routine and accurate comparison the flower volatile composition of larger number individual plants from genetic resource pools and segregating populations. Here we describe the performance testing of a simple procedure for comparative GC-MS analysis of flower volatile composition of individual lavender plants. It involves collection of fixed number flowers at selected stage of development and direct solvent extraction and GC-MS analysis of the extracts.........
Keywords: lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, flower volatiles, comparative GC-MS analysis, flower development
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Comparative Study of Fat body Lipid Alterations in White Grub adults of Leucopholis lepidophora and Oryctes rhinoceros |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | S. B More || L. P. Lanka |
Abstract: The fat body plays major roles in the life of insects. It is a dynamic tissue involved in multiple metabolic functions. One of these functions is to store and release energy in response to the energy demands of the insect. Insects store energy reserves in the form of glycogen and triglycerides in the adipocytes, The neutral lipids (NL) and phospholipids (PL) with their constituents were studied in the fat body of male and female adults of Leucopholis lepidophora and Oryctes rhinoceros by employing thin layer chromatography (TLC) and bioassay technique. Comparatively O.........
Keywords: Lipids, Fat body. Thin layer chromatography, Leucopholis lepidophora and Oryctes rhinoceros
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Anatomical Variations of the Paranasal Sinuses In Chronic Rhinosinusitis |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Ajay Kamble |
Abstract: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), an extremely persistent illness, is surgically best treated by Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. There are normal anatomical variants of paranasal structures, with septal deviation and concha bullosa of the middle turbinate being the most common. It is assumed that these anatomical variants contribute to chronic sinusitis by blocking normal sinus drainage. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the relative frequency and concurrence of variations in paranasal sinus anatomy in chronic rhinosinusitis patients.........
Keywords: Anatomy; Sinus; Anatomic variation; Sinus; CT scan; Conchabullosa
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Preliminary Checklist of Spices and Culinary Herbs Sold in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Dawang S.N || Affiah D.U || Lanka N.J || Fannap L.M |
Abstract: A survey was undertaken to document the Spices and Culinary herbs that are being sold in markets in Jos, Plateau State. Twenty-one (21) questionnaires were administered to sellers of spices and culinary herbs in seven (7) popular markets in the Jos North and South vicinity. Thirty-seven (37) spices and culinary herbs from Fourteen (14) families were documented. The family that had the highest number of individual representative was Fabaceae. With respect to utilization, the elicited information reveal that the spices and culinary herbs can be used for edible purposes (in cooking food, soups, stew, salads and drinks) or medicinally in the treatment of various ailments.........
Keywords: Preliminary, Checklist, Spices, Culinary herbs, Jos Plateau State
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Influence of Menstrual Cycle on Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Sandhya Rani Guggilla || Swathi Konda || Sarangapani Manda |
Abstract: The aim of our research work is to study the influence of menstrual cycle on the pharmacokinetic parameters of the Ciprofloxacin in patients with infections . Plasma samples were collected from 12 female patients on long term oral Ciprofloxacin monotherapy (not less than two years) with prescribed dosage regimen dose at the time points of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 &12 hours after dosing and analysed for drug content by HPLC method. Mean Cmax of Ciprofloxacin was decreased by 20% in the ovulatory phase compared to that of follicular phase. The AUC0-∞ of Ciprofloxacin i.e, bioavailability was decreased in luteal phase by 20% than follicular phase.........
Keywords: Menstrual cycle – Plasma samples – Ciprofloxacin.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Case Study on Type A Niemann Pick Disease |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | S.Sriram || Jaleel Ahmed || Saranya Saminathan || Sweatha Annie || Silpa Raj |
Abstract: Niemann pick disease is a congenital disorder which occurs due to defects in the lysosomal neurovisceral storage characterised by a deficiency in the enzyme, acid sphignomyelinase. This further results in the accumulation of sphignomyelin thus leading to organ failure due to progressive cellular apoptosis. There are mainly three types of NPD namely type-A,B, C1, and C2 out of which A is very rare and no treatment has been so far available which makes it a fatal disease of infancy. This case report encompasses a 30 month old female patient, who presented with intermittent fever, bilateral swelling of the feet, abdominal distress.............
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Heteropterys tomentosa Improves the Endurance Capacity of Skeletal Muscles in Trained Rats |
| Country | : | |
| Authors | : | Juliana C. Monteiro Pirovani || Marcos L. M. Gomes || Fernando O. Catanho da Silva || Gerson E. R. Campos || Heidi Dolder |
Abstract: The association of Heteropterys tomentosa infusion with endurance training improves the efficiency of the extracellular matrix remodeling, resulting in more resistant tendons to support high loads from intense muscle contraction. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of H. tomentosa infusion on the skeletal muscles of sedentary and exercised animals. Male Wistar rats were divided into: controls sedentary and trained receiving water, plant sedentary and trained receiving 104 mg/day of H. tomentosa infusion. The extensor digitorum longus muscle was harvested and used for histochemical, molecular and ultrastructural analysis. The main muscle fiber types were identified by m-ATPase technique.........
Keywords: Capillary density, EDL muscle, mitochondrial density, testosterone
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) as food supplement and antimicrobial Agent in the 21st Century – A review |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Sani M.N. || Abdulkadir F. || Salim F.B. || Abubakar M.M. || Kutama A. S. |
Abstract: Date palm (Phoenix dactilifera) is one of the oldest cultivated plants of the tropical and sub-tropical regions with its production, utilization and industrialization increasing ever since mostly in Arabian countries with Saudi Arabia been the world's largest producer. Date palm is also grown in northern Nigeria including Jigawa, Kano, Borno and Katsina states among others, propagated by seed, offshoot and tissue culture with latter been more promising.Date palm has a high nutritional value to humans due to its rich content of essential nutrients including sugar (65-80%), potassium, vitamin B1 and B2,fat (0.2–0.5%), salts and minerals, protein (2.3–5.6%), vitamins, Amino acid and a high percentage of dietary fiber (6.4–11.5%) which give its potential health benefit when consumed.........
Keywords: Antimicrobial, pharmacology, antioxidant, flavonoids, immunostimulant, nutrient, biofuels
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Prevalence and Public Health Implications of the Microbial load ofAbused Naira notes in Dutse metropolis, Jigawa state |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Sani N.M. || Baba B. A. || Yahuza S. || Salim F.B. || Yaro S.A. || Mujahid N.S || Ayuba Daniel Kwada |
Abstract: Naira notes could be one of the most potential vehicles to transmit infection between people. This study looked at the prevalence and public health implications of the microbial load of abused naira notes in Dutse metropolis, Jigawa state Nigeria. Swab samples from all denominations of the Nigerian currency notes (₦5-₦1000) were collected from volunteers, "okada" riders (commercial motor cyclists), beggars, telephone card sellers, shop keepers and traders, butchers, restaurant owners, "suya" (roasted meat), gas meat sellers and other individuals were analyzed. A total of 80 samples were used and percentages of occurrence of each bacterial and fungal isolates were observed.........
Keywords: Prevalence, Public Health, Naira notes, Bacteria, Contamination, Diseases, Infection, Cross contamination
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | A potash solution to combat molluscum contagiosum where potash is to be considered a buffering agent in an acidic solution, instead to be designed as the very remedy, in men and women |
| Country | : | Italy |
| Authors | : | Texia Research || Lorenzo Martini |
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum is a relatively common viral infection of the skin that results in painless bump. If the bumps are scratched or injured, the infection can spread to surrounding skin. Though most common in children, molluscum contagiosum can affect adults as well—particularly those with weakened immune systems. In adults with an otherwise normal immune system, molluscum contagiosum involving the genitals is considered a sexually transmitted infection. It is not lethal otherwise it is contagious and unesthetic. Purpose of our study is to propose an official and well recognised remedy, based on a 10% potash solution.........
Keywords: Molluscum contagiosum, potash, caprylica acid,buffer, Balsamum de San Salvador.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Germ cells and the seminiferous epithelium cycle in the wild rodent Oxymycterus rufus (Rodentia: Cricetidae) |
| Country | : | Brazil |
| Authors | : | Ana Carolina T. Morais || Maytê K. Balarini || Tatiana P. Menezes || Fausto S. Ferraz || Marcos L. M. Gomes || Danielle B. Morais || Tarcízio A. R. Paula || Sérgio L. P. Matta |
Abstract: Oxymycterus rufus is a wild rodent that inhabits one of the world hotspots known as the Atlantic Rain Forest in Brazil. Due to the lack of reproductive data regarding such species, the present study aimed to describe O. rufus spermatogenic process through morphometrical and stereological analyses. To do so, testicular fragments of five sexually mature males were routinely processed for light and transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that each seminiferous epithelium cycle corresponded to 6.58 days, while the entire spermatogenic process lasted 29.61 days..........
Keywords: Mammal reproduction, Neotropical rodent species, Sertoli cell, spermatogenesis, testicle.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Efficient Callus Initiation and Plantlet Regeneration of Citrus japonica Margarita |
| Country | : | Bangladesh. |
| Authors | : | Mohammed Raqibul Hasan || Anup Gupta || Md. Nazmul Hasan || Shahariar Mohammed Fahim || Hanif Mohammad Rejwan || Md. Abdullah Shamim || Md. Abu Talha Siddique || Shamsul H. Prodhan |
Abstract: In vitro approaches has become necessary for overcoming the hurdles of cultivation of Citrus, a commercially important fruit. The present study deals with establishment of protocol for micro propagation of Citrus Japonica Margarita through callus induction and regeneration. Mature seeds of this variety of citrus are used as explant. The Explants were cultured on Murashige and Skoog medium (MS) containing 30 g/L sucrose and 7 g/L agar supplemented with different concentrations and combinations of different phyto-hormones; 6-benzylaminopurine (BA), naphthalene acetic acid (NAA), 2,4-dichloro phenoxy acetic acid (2,4 D)...........
Keywords: Citrus japonica Margarita,In vitro, Callus induction, Shoot formation, Explant, Rooting.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Lactogenic studies of Stachytarphetajamaicensis Linn. (Vahl) family (Verbenaceae)leaves on serum prolactin level of lactatingalbino rats. |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Odoh, U. E. || Udodeme, H. O || Ugwu, N. P. || Diovu, E. O || Ezugwu C.O. |
Abstract: Theeffect of crude methanol extract (CME) and fractions (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and water) of Stachytarphetajamaicensis (SJ) leaves were evaluated on serum prolactin (PRL) secretionin albino rats. Female rats that received oral doses (200, 400 or 800 mg/kg) of CME during their first lactation showed a dose-dependent significant increase (P<0.05) in the serum prolactin level when compared to control group. However, the ethyl acetate fraction in the fraction-treated rats during their first lactation exhibited the highest activity when compared to the control with potency greatly higher than the standard drug metoclopramide. The order of activity of the fractions is.........
Keywords: Lactation, mammary gland, pituitary, prolactin, Stachytarphetajamaicensis.
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