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| Title | : | Antibacterial and Antifungal Actuvity of Organic Solvent Extracts Of Knoxia Corymbosa |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | R.Mrutyunjaya Rao || K.Ramakrishna || K.PavaneeMounika || M.Ravikumar || M.V.S.Murhy || G.Divya Ester |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203050104  |
Abstract: Objective: In this study the potency of antibacterial activities of crude organic solvent extracts ethyl acetate, dichloromethane, and methanol extracts of Knoxia corymbosa were tested on bacterial pathogens Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, Bacillus subtilis and the potency of antifungal activities of crude organic solvent extracts ethyl acetate and methanol extracts were tested on fungal pathogens Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans
Keywords: Anti-bacterial activity, Anti-fungal activity, Potato dextrose agar (PDA), Streptomycin sulphate
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[2]. Y. B. Wang, J. X. Pu, H. Y. Ren et al., "New acetylated flavonolglycosides from Knoxia corymbosa," Chinese Chemical Letters, vol. 14, no. 12, pp. 1268–1270, 200
[3]. Das S, Bhattacharya AK (1969). Chemical investigations on Knoxia corymbosa. J. Indian Chem. Soc. 1: 301-02.
[4]. Je-Chiuan Ye1, Wei-Chun Chang 2, Dennis Jine-Yuan Hsieh3 and Meen-Woon Hsiao Extraction and analysis of β-sitosterol in HerbalMedicines Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(7), pp. 522-527, 4 April, 2010
[5]. Feng Zhao, Shuai Zhao, Jing-Tian Han, Yuan-Fang Wang, Ya-Nan Wang, Chun- Hua Antiviral anthraquinones from the roots of Knoxia valerianoides Photochemistry LettersVolume 11, March 2015, Pages 57–60..
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| Title | : | Understanding Embryonic Stem Cell Pluripotency Through Its Key Players |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Rekha Govindan |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203050512 |
Abstract: Certain transcription factors, cofactors, chromatin regulators are identified as the key players in establishing the embryonic stem cell ground state. The activation and silencing of genes in response to potency and lineage development act as the regulatory circuits. Insights into these regulatory circuitory have uncovered fundamental genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that control gene expressions to maintain the ground state. At one end of the circuit are the core transcription factors that self regulate their own gene expression. These factors further activate transcription of genes involved in pluripotency and contribute to the arrest of expression of lineage specific genes. The core transcription factors mediate binding of the enhancers with signaling factors there by extending the circuit to communicate...........
Keywords: Stem cells, ground state, gene circuits, signaling molecules, epigenetic influences
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[5]. Fong YW, Inouye C, Yamaguchi T, Cattoglio C, Grubisic I and Tjian R. (2011). A DNA repair complex functions as an Oct4/Sox2 coactivator in embryonic stem cells. Cell. 147, 120–131.
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| Title | : | A Comparative Study on the Rearing Performance of Six Strains of Eri Silk Worm Samia Ricini, Donovan in Four Different Seasons |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Priyanki Sharma || Jogen Chandra Kalita |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203051318 |
Abstract: Samia ricini, commonly known as eri silk worm is a domesticated, multivoltine, polyphagous silkworm species which have several morphotypes having distinct morphological differences. This silkworm species is cultured in different regions of North-eastern states specially in Assam. In addition to twenty six different ecoraces, six morphologically distinct strains of Samia ricini have been identified on the basis of larval markings and colour, they are Yellow plain (YP), Yellow spotted(YS), Yellow Zebra(YZ) and Greenish blue plain(GBP), Greenish blue spotted(GBS), Greenish blue zebra(GBZ).The present study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the rearing performance of these six strains of eri silk worm in four different seasons. To achieve this goal Fecundity........
Keywords: Strains, ecoraces, fecundity, hatching, Effective rate of rearing
[1]. Chakravorty, R. and Neog, K.(2006) . Food plants of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) their rearing performance and prospects for exploitation. Abst. of national workshop on eri food plants. Oct.11-12. pp. 1-27.
[2]. Debraj, Y., Sarmah, M.C., Dutta, R.N., Singh, L.S., Das, P.K. and Benchamin, K.V. (2001) Field trail of elite crosses of eri silkworm, philosamia ricini, Hutt, Indian Silk, 40 (2), 15-16.
[3]. Nagaraju, J. and Goldsmith, M.R. (2002) Silkworm genomics-progress prospects. Curr. Sci.83,415-425.
[4]. Rahmathulla,V.K. and Hiromani, M.S.(2013)Influence of temperature and humidity on growth and development of silk gland of a bivoltine silkworm hybrid. Irnian journal of Entomology 3,24-29.
[5]. Ray, P.P., Rao T.V. and Dash,P. (2010) Comparative studies on rearing performance of some ecoraces of erisilkworm (Philosamia ricini H) in different seasons.
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| Title | : | Microbiological Quality Assessment of Indoor Air of a Private University in Benin City, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Amengialue, O. O. || Okwu, G. I || Oladimeji, O. R. || Iwuchukwu, A. A. |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203051925 |
Abstract: The evaluation of microorganisms present in indoors has become necessary, as how safe the air in our surrounding environment where we spent time is fundamental to our wellbeing. Hence, this study was aimed at assessing the indoor air quality of a private university in Benin City using the settle plate air sampling technique with sampling done morning and evening, once in succession for two weeks. The estimated concentration range of bacterial aerosols in the indoor environments was 7 – 440 cfu/m3 and 4 – 90cfu/m3 for week 1 morning and evening sampling respectively, and 72 – 180 cfu/m3 and 8 - 75 cfu/m3 for week 2 morning and evening sampling respectively...........
Keywords: Indoor air, sample, morning, evening, Staphylococcus aureus
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[3]. Dumała, S. M. and Dudzińska, M. R. (2013).Microbiological Indoor Air Quality in Polish Schools.Annual Set The Environment Protection 15: 231–244.
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[5]. Hayleeyesus, S. F. and Manaye, A. M. (2014).Microbiological Quality of Indoor Air in University Libraries'..Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine. 4(Supplementary 1): S312-S317
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| Title | : | A Chack List of Penaeid Prawns Found In Indian Water with Their Distribution |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Angsuman Chanda |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203052631 |
Abstract: Present study is an attempt to up to date the taxonomic information of prawns found in Indian water under family Penaeidae Rafinesque – Schmaltz, 1815. Species composition and their distribution in Indian water is the main part of the work. Family Penaeidae is represented by 25 genera of which 17 genera and 78 species has been recorded from Indian water.
Keywords: Taxonomy, Penaeidae, Genera, Species, Distribution.
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[5]. Chanda, A. (2016). A Study on Newly Described Genera Alcockpenaeopsis, Batepenaeopsis, Helleropenaeopsis, Kishinouyepenaeopsis and Parapenaeopsis from Indian Water. Poult Fish Wildl Sci, 4: 147. Doi:10.4172/2375-446X.1000147
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| Title | : | A Retrospective Study To Assess The Resistance Profile Among Pathogens Causing Urinary Tract Infection In Pediatric Population At A Tertiary Hospital |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr Swati Talari || Dr Padmaja Udaykumar |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203053236 |
Abstract:Urinary tract infection is one among the most commonly diagnosed infection of childhood. Frequent unwanted unwarranted usage of antibiotics does more harm. Its important to know the sensitivity pattern in the community. Method: A total of 75 children were included in the study. Culture and sensitivity patterns were checked. Satististical analysis was done on frequency and mean. Results: More of females were found in the study. E.coli was the most common organism isolated. Culture and sensitivity test were done only for few patients. The most frequent empirical antibiotic used was ceftriaxone and cefixime.............
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| Title | : | Differences of Serum NT-PROBNP Concentration and Echocardiographic parameters predict extent and severity of coronary artery disease in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome |
| Country | : | Iraq |
| Authors | : | Wafa M. Merza, phD || zainab A. Aldhaher, MSC || Rasha M. Shakir, MSC |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203053742 |
Abstract: Plaque disruption exposes thrombogenic substances that may produce an extensive thrombus in the infarct-related artery. The precursor of BNP and N-terminal pro – Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) is a pre-pro hormone BNP, The prohormone is released during homodynamic stress from the left and right cardiac ventricle in response to ventricular volume expansion and pressure overload. Recent data suggest that left ventricular end diastolic wall stress and wall stiffness may be the predominate triggers of BNP release. Objective: To determine the level of serum NT-PRO brain natriuretic peptide which marked an increased incidence of cardiovascular events in unselected community-based individuals with many types of acute coronary syndrome admitted to cardiology care unite within 24 hour............
Keywords: B-type natriuretic peptide, Echocardiographic, ACS.
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| Title | : | Isolation and Identification of Multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Burn Wound Infection in Chittagong City, Bangladesh |
| Country | : | Bangladesh |
| Authors | : | Pankqj Deb Nath || Rocky Chowdhury || Kartik Dhar || Tumpa Dhar || Shoma Dutta |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203054347 |
Abstract: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important infectious agent which causes nosocomial infections in immune-compromised patients, especially among burnt patients. In recent times, it has emerged as a far-flung Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) pathogen which needs regular and periodic antibiotic susceptibility surveillance. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify MDR-P. aeruginosa from the burn patients held in the burn unit of Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) for ~2 months under treatment andto determine their antimicrobial resistance pattern for some commonly prescribed antibiotics. P. aeruginosa isolates were recovered from ten random wound swab samples of burnt patients through selective growth on MacConkey and Cetrimide agar media. Selected isolates............
Keywords: Burn wound, Multi-Drug Resistant, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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| Title | : | Isolation and Identification of Multi-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from a tertiary health care centre of Bangladesh |
| Country | : | Bangladesh |
| Authors | : | Kartik Dhar || Tareque Mahmud || Rocky Chowdhury || Sanzida Kulsum || Tumpa Dhar |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203054852 |
Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged over the last decade as a significant opportunistic pathogen and primarily associated with hospital-acquired infections. Increasing multidrug resistance pattern of A. baumannii makes it among the most difficult antimicrobial-resistant Gram-negative bacilli to control and treat. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify A. baumannii from clinical samples and to determine their antimicrobial resistance pattern to commonly prescribed drugs to find out Multi-Drug Resistant A. baumannii (MDRAB). Nine different clinical samples were collected from patients admitted to Comilla Medical College Hospital (CoMCH). A. baumannii were isolated and identified based on their growth, physiological, and biochemical characteristics............
Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii, Multi-Drug Resistant, Nosocomial Infection
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| Title | : | Determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration for Chitosan Extracted from Metapeuous monoceros Against Gram Positive Bacteria, Gram Negative Bacteria and Fungi |
| Country | : | Bangladesh |
| Authors | : | Md. Mahbub Hasan || Mehedi Hasan || Momotaj Parvin || Rubaya Khatun || Ahoshan Habib || Toriqul Islam || Anika Bushra || Sazin Islam |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203055357 |
Abstract: Chitin is a polysaccharide of animal origin found abundantly in nature and characterized by a fibrous structure. It forms the basis of the main constituent of the outer skeleton of insects and crustaceans like shrimp, crabs and lobster. Chitosan has a broad antimicrobial spectrum to which gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria and fungi are highly susceptible. The activity dependence on polymeric molecular weight (MW) and degree of acetylation (DA) are described. The chitosan minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) are summarized from this study. The data indicate that the effectiveness of chitosan varies and is dependent on species of target microorganisms.
Keywords: Shrimp, chitosan, Antimicrobial Effect, polysaccharide
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| Title | : | HPTLC AND GC-MS Analysis of Methanolic Extracts of Samanea Saman (Albizia Saman) (Jacquin) F. Mueller |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | S. D. Shanmugakumar || G.Satheesh kumar || K.Padmalatha |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203055861 |
Abstract: Samanea saman (Albizia saman) is a wide-canopied tree with a large symmetrical crown. It usually reaches a height of 25 m (82 ft) and a diameter of 40 m. The leaves fold in rainy weather and in the evening, hence the name "rain tree" and "five o'clock tree" (Pukul Lima) in Malay. In the present investigation, the bioactive methanolic fraction was subjected to HPTLC and GC-MS analysis. GC- MS analysis revealed the presence of six compounds from the methanolic fraction of the Samanea saman (1) 9,Octadecenoic acid (Z) methyl ester, (2) Dodecanoic acid, 10-methyl, methyl ester, (3) 13- Hexyloxyacylotridec-10-en-2-one, (4) 15-Octadecenoic acid, methyl ester..............
Keywords: Samanea saman (Albizia saman); HPTLC analysis; GC- MS analysis.
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| Title | : | A Comparative Histopathological Effect of Caffeinated and Decaffeinated Coffee on the Histomorphology of the Kidney of Adult Male Albino Wistar Rats |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Umoh, I. U. || Jimmy, E. O. |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203056266 |
Abstract: The comparative effect of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee on the histomorphology of the kidney of male albino Wistar rats was investigated. Thirty-five (35) male albino Wistar rats (weighing between 135 - 185g) were grouped into seven (7) groups with 5 rats in each group. Group 1 served as the control while Groups 2 to 7 were the test groups. Caffeinated coffee at doses of 5mg, 10mg and 15mg per kg body weight of rats were administered orally to Groups 2, 3, 4 respectively. 5mg, 10mg, 15mg per kg body weight of decaffeinated coffee were administered orally to Groups 5, 6, 7. After 28 days of administration of the coffee, the animals were sacrificed, kidneys were harvested, fixed, processed and cut at 5 microns, stained using Hematoxylin and Eosin...........
Keywords: Caffeinated Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Kidney, Tubular Necrosis, glomerular inflammation.
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| Title | : | Prevalence and Possible Risk Factors of Malaria among Pregnant Women Attending To Antenatal Care at Umtalha Health Centre in Gezira State -Sudan |
| Country | : | Sudan |
| Authors | : | Eltagi A. M. Abdalla || Logman A. M. Abdalla || Wigdan A. H. Eltayeb |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203056772 |
Abstract: Malaria in pregnancy is one of the leading causes of maternal and child morbidity and mortality worldwide, mainly in high endemic areas. Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of and to identify the possible risk factors associated with Malaria infection among pregnant women attending to antenatal care at health center in Umtalha village in Gezira State, Sudan. Methods: A cross- sectional facility based study was conducted. A total of 332 pregnant women were selected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and possible risk factors. Blood was screened for malaria parasite. Results: 42 (12.7%)) of respondents were found.............
Keywords: Malaria, pregnant women, , risk factor, Gezira State, Sudan.
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| Title | : | Co-Administration of Crude Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Ageratum conyzoides ameliorates Nigerian Bonnylight Crude Oil-Induced Erythrocyte Haemolysis in Female Wistar Rats |
| Country | : | Nigeria. |
| Authors | : | Ita, S. O. || Nya, M. E |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1203057377 |
Abstract: This study focused on the osmotic fragility of erythrocytes and its indices in rats treated with ethanolic leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoides following the administration of Nigerian Bonnylight crude oil (NBLCO). Twenty female Wistar rats (120-150g body weight) were divided into four groups of five rats each. The rats in group I served as the control group and was oral gavaged 3ml/kg of normal saline; group II gavaged 748.33mg/kg body weight of the extract of A. conyzoides, which was 20% of the LD50 (3741.66mg/kg). Group III was gavaged 3ml/kg body weight of NBLCO. This dose was calculated as 20% of the lethal dose of 14.14 ml/kg. Group IV animals were gavaged 748.33mg/kg body weight of the extract of A. conyzoides, and 3ml/kg body weight of NBLCO. In all cases, doses were applied daily for 31 days according to animal's most recent body weight. The results showed that NBLCO significantly increased osmotic............
Keywords: Crude Oil, Erythrocyte Membrane, Erythrocyte Haemolysis, Osmotic Fragility, Ageratum conyzoides
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