iosr-JPBS   Volume-19 ~ Issue-4 ~ Jul. - Aug. 2024

Abstract: Soil contamination by toxic metals is an escalating issue that impacts ecosystems and public health. Human activities and agricultural inputs are major contributors to this contamination, necessitating effective remediation techniques. Among these, bioremediation and phytoremediation are prominent, particularly using crambe (Crambe abyssinica), a plant adept at absorbing and accumulating metals, especially lead, thus aiding in soil recovery. This study evaluates the effectiveness of crambe in conjunction with beneficial microorganisms such as Bradyrhizobium.....

Key Word: Azospirillum; bioremediation; plant growth promoters; Pseudomonas

Abstract: Context: Diabetes mellitus is chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism. Prevalence of diabetes mellitus is rising day by day globally. Since antiquity, diabetes has been treated with plant medicines. In the present research, anti-diabetic activity of Otostegia integrifolia leaves was evaluated in alloxan-diabetic rabbits. Blood glucose levels were determined at two doses of Otostegia integrifolia leaves. Objective: The present study was undertaken to establish scientific base for the anti-diabetic activity of Otostegia integrifolia leaves extracts in different groups of rabbits.....

Key Word: Glibenclamide; Diabetes; Hypoglycaemic; Alloxan; Otostegia integrifolia

Abstract: Background: Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are molecular chaperones produced in response to oxidative stress (OS). They are essential for folding newly synthesized proteins and repairing damaged or misfolded proteins. Recent research has focused on elucidating the role of HSPs in regulating oxidative stress and ischemia/reperfusion injury, conditions where reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a critical role. ROS have diverse functions, including acting as signaling molecules within cells. The study searched for the classic articles on HSP expression, which are fundamental for the chronological understanding of the experimental procedures of this class of proteins.....

Key Word: Heat shock protein; Oxidative stress; Biomarkers; Antioxidant systems; Exercise

Abstract: Background: Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.), a plant from the Zingiberaceae family, has a long history of use as a spice and medicine, dating back over 3000 years. The rhizome of ginger, known for its spicy aroma due to ketones like gingerol, was an essential trade item in ancient times and remains valued in both traditional and modern medicine. The purpose of this literature review is to examine the therapeutic activities of ginger from traditional to modern medicine.....

Key Word: Ginger ;Antioxidant ;Biological activities ;Bioactive compounds

Abstract: Resumo: O presente artigo tem como objetivo central, enfatizar a importância do ensino de geografia nas primeiras fases da Educação (Educação Infantil e anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental). Isso foi possível ser discutido a partir da escolha da metodologia, a qual foi realizada a partir de registros bibliográficos divulgado em anais, revistas, livros impressos e digitais. Com esse estudo ficou nítido que é possível e imprescindível inserir o ensino de Geografia desde Educação Infantil. Nesta, por meio de atividades lúdicas o professor pode incluir em seu planejamento, pois a Geografia contribui de forma considerável para o processo de aprendizagem da criança. Como.....

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to isolate yeast from volcanic soil collected from Agung Mountain in Bali, Indonesia, and Hallasan Mountain in Jeju Island, Korea, for sequence analysis and phylogenetic analysis. In order to suppress the growth of bacteria and fungi, each volcanic soil sample was cultured in a medium containing chloramphenicol, streptomycin, 0.1% Triton X-100, and 0.4% L-sorbose. After isolating yeast, genomic DNA of the isolated strains was extracted for the sequencing, and a phylogenetic tree was builded.
Meyerozyma (56 strains), Rhodotorula (1 strain), Sporoblomyces (1 strain), Cryptococcus (9 strains) were isolated from AloveBali.....

Key Word: Yeast, Volcanic soil, Sequence analysis, Phylogenetic analysis

Abstract: This paper evaluated the economics of health care in the treatment of malaria infection among households in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria. A cross sectional survey research design was adopted to investigate key aspects of the study involving qualitative and quantitative research method, conducted in three public health institutions from three local government Councils of Rivers State, Nigeria. Target population of patients was 2,200 and the sample size of 338 determined using the Taro Yamani sampling formula was used for the study. The sample....

Keywords: Economic burden, health care, spendable income, mortality rate, malaria infection

Abstract: Background: Elaeocarpus ganitrus is an evergreen tree with a hard and extremely attractive stone endocarp known as bead or nut and is well known in India as rudrakasha. Traditionally, the herb has been used to cure mental illnesses, hypertension, and epilepsy among other ointments. Cymbopogon citratus is an aromatic perennial tall grass commonly known as Lemon grass with rhizomes and densely tufted fibrous roots. It is a commonly grown plant in India and is the major used in kitchens but has many medical properties and lemon grass tea is also used to relieve pain. In this ointment was formulated to check its analgesic activity for that methanolic extract of Elaeocarpus ganitrus leaf and Cymbopogon citrate oil is used. The phytochemicals present in the leaf extract are responsible....

Keywords: Methanol, Pain, In vivo, Ointment, Adverse drug reaction, Maceration