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| Title | : | Sustainable Industrial Development through Enzyme Technology: An approach toward cleaner production- a literature review |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Tahzeeb Bano || Priyanka || S.R.Padmadeo |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03040107  |
Abstract: All stages of the life cycle of a product or process may adversely affect the environment by using up limited resources of materials and energy or by creating waste. Many current products and processes are now regarded as environmentally unfriendly and many are major sources of pollution. Thus, global environmental concerns will drive increased emphasis on clean industrial products and processes. Any substitution or change that reduces consumption of materials and energy and production of waste may be regarded as more environmentally friendly or ''clean''...............
Keywords: Clean technology, Global Market, Enviromental pollution, Life Cycle Assesment, Bio based product, Government bureauracy
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| Title | : | Quality Characterization of Coastal Water in Gujarat Coast, India |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Priti Raj Pandit || M.H.Fulekar |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03040815 |
Abstract: Statistical analysis such as principal component analysis was employed to evaluate the status of water quality for nine monitoring regions. The present study was carried out to determine the physicochemical parameters of water of different coastal region of Gujarat India during pre monsoon time. Seasonal variations of different parameters investigated were as follows: temperature (25-36 0C), pH (5.4-9.16), electric conductivity (3.39-62.8 m/s), salinity (1.8-42.5 ppt),...........
Keywords: Environment, anthropogenic, principal component analysis and coastal region.[1] Anila Kumari, K.S. Abdul, A.P.K. Natarajan, P. (2007) Water quality of the Adimalathura estuary, Southwest coast of India. Journal of the marine biological association of India, 49, 1-6.
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[5] Bhadja, P. and Kundu R. (2012) Status of the seawater quality at few industrially important coasts of Gujarat (India) off Arabian Sea. Indian J Mar Sci., 41, 954-961.
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| Title | : | Correlation between Vitreous Humor Potassium and Time Since Death |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. Priyanka Vaitla || Dr. N. Vani |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03041619 |
Abstract: Objective: In Forensic medicine, estimation of time since death plays an important role. The present study was conducted to assess the level of potassium in vitreous humor and to determine the time since death. Materials and methods: 50 cases brought to the mortuary at Osmania general hospital, Hyderabad formed the material for collection of vitreous humor. Information regarding time of death was gathered. Cases where exact time of death was not known were not included in the study. Analysis was done immediately after the vitreous humor was aspirated. Samples for vitreous humour potassium were analysed by Ion selective method. Cases were divided into five groups according to time since death and analysed statistically...........
Keywords: Vitreous humor, Potassium, Time since death[1]. Vishal Garg, S.S.Oberoi, R.K. Gorea, Kiranjeet kaur, Changes in the levels of vitreous potassium with increasing time since death, JIAFM, 2004; 26(4). ISSN 0971-0973.
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| Title | : | Homocysteine-Induced Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Neuropsychiatric Disorders |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. Raghvendra V. Katkam || Dr. Santoshi R. Ghodake || Dr. A. N. Suryakar |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03042027 |
Abstract: The author presents an overview of the current literature on homocysteine as a risk factor for neuropsychiatric Disorders. The neuropsychiatric literature has recently seen a spate of papers on the role of homocysteine, a sulphur-containing amino acid that is not a dietary constituent and does not form proteins Epidemiological evidence has gradually accumulated to implicate homocysteine in the pathophysiology of many neuropsychiatric Disorders. However, pathogenic mechanisms that increase oxidative stress by homocysteine are unsubstantiated. Homocysteine induces oxidative...........
Keywords: oxidative stress, homocysteine, antioxidants, reactive oxygen species, neuropsychiatric disorders.[1]. Sachdev P. Homocysteine and neuropsychiatric disorders.Rev Bras Psiquiatr 2004; 26(1):49-55.
[2]. Uppala S and Badikillaya VU. Homocysteine- an culprit in all health and diseases. Journal of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, 2012; 1(3): 139-47.
[3]. McCully KS. Chemical pathology of homocysteine. IV. Excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and inflammation. Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science 2009; 39(3): 219-32.
[4]. Racek J, Rusnakova H, Trefil L And Siala KK. The influence of folate and antioxidants on homocysteine levels and oxidative stress in patients with hyperlipidemia and hyperhomocysteinemia. Physiol Res 2005; 54: 87-95.
[5]. Dietrich-Muszalska A, Malinowska J, Olas B, Głowacki R et al. The oxidative stress may be induced by the elevated homocysteine in schizophrenic patients. Neurochem Res 2012; 37:1057- 62..
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| Title | : | Higher Prevalence of Varicose Veins in Pregnant Women |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Shiksha Sharma || Minakshi Vashist || Ritu Yadav || Kirti Grow |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03042830 |
Abstract: Varicose veins are dilated, often palpable subcutaneous veins with reversed blood flow, most commonly found in the legs. Varicose veins have become a serious and painful disease and affecting the lives of millions of people across the globe and is said to be ignored by people living across India. Environmental factors such as food, occupation, life style and pregnancy are known to influence the development of varicose veins. The establishment of the cause of varicose veins..........
Keywords: Disease, Pregnancy, Varicose veins, Vascular disorder and veins.[1] RK Vardhan, Varicose Vein' – Ayurveda. Available at:- http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/varicose-veins-ayurveda-3212265.html, 2010.
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| Title | : | Direct and Indirect Regeneration of Potato Cultivar Kufri Jyoti |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Tara Singh Rawat || Krishnaprasad B.T. || Veena S Anil |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03043134 |
Abstract: Potato crop improvement requires genetic transformation methods and also regeneration of somaclonal variants derived from callus. Prerequisite for both the approach is a simple reliable tissue culture mediated direct and indirect plant regeneration protocol. In this study effect of combination of growth regulators to regenerate potato plants from internodes and leaf explants is examined. It was found that internodes are the best explants to regenerate the...........
Keywords: Potato, Direct regeneration, Indirect regeneration, Kufri Jyoti, Tissue culture[1] https://cipotato.org/potato/facts/
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[5] T. R. Ganapathi, S. B. Ghosh, N. H. S. Laxmi and V. A Bapat Expression of an antimicrobial peptide (MSI-99) confer enhanced resistance to Aspergillus niger in transgenic potato. Ind. J. Biotech. 2007 6: 63-67
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| Title | : | Effect of Acetaminophen And Caffeinated Energy Drink on the Serum Protein Levels of Wistar Albino Rats During Sub-Chronic Alcohol Consumption |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Bassey, N. O || Ekam,V. S. || Essien, N.U || Ekam, N.V. |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03043538 |
Abstract: The effect of administering acetaminophen and energy drink on serum proteins during sub-chronic alcohol consumption was investigated on 42 Wister albino rats that were divided into seven groups of six rats each. Group 1 served as the normal control and received 1ml of bottled water, group two received alcohol (2.5ml/kg body weight), group three was given energy drink (5ml/kg body weight), group four received paracetamol (28.55mg/kg body weight), group five received same dose of alcohol and energy drink, group six received same dose of alcohol and paracetamol, and group seven received same dose of alcohol, energy drink and paracetamol. The administration was carried out twice daily...........
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| Title | : | Effect of an Aqueous Extract of a Combination of Nauclea latifolia Root and Acalypha torta Leaves on Heamatological Parameters |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ezekwesili C.N. || Aguzue N.M || Asomugha R.N. || Ekwunife C.A. || Ekwealor C.C || Adindu S.C |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03043942 |
Abstract: Aim: The safety of several commercially available herbs has recently come into question due to reports of adverse effects and potential interaction with prescribed drugs. This study was aimed at evaluating the sub-chronc toxicity of aqueous extract of a combination of Nauclea latifolia root and Acalypha torta leaves on some heamatological parameters of albino rats.
Materials and Methods: The dry root and leaf samples of N. latifolia and A. torta respectively were collected, pulverized and mixed in the ratio of 5:1 respectively. Aqueous extract of the mixture was obtained after soaking in water for 24 hours and evaporating the filtrate to dryness using Rotary Evaporator. The Acute toxicity was assessed according to Lorke's method to determine...........
Keywords: Nauclia latifolia, Acalypha torta, Heamatology, Toxicology
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| Title | : | Partial Purification And Characterization Of Laccase Enzyme Isolated From Carpet And Textile Effluent |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Amit Rastogi || Poonam Singh |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03044351 |
Abstract: Enzyme production is an expanding field of biotechnology. Laccase (E.C. 1.10.3.2, p-benzenedial: oxygen oxidoreductase) is able to catalyze the oxidation of various aromatic compounds (particularly phenol) with the concomitant reduction of oxygen to water [1]. Although the enzyme is present in plants, insects and bacteria, the most important source are fungi and particularly basidiomycetes [1,2]. The role of laccase in lignin and phenolic compound degradations has been evaluated in a large number of biotechnological applications such as dye degradation [3,4], bioremediation of some toxic chemical wastes [3,5], wastewater and soil treatments and also biosensor developments [6,7].Due to broad substrate specificity and ability to oxidize wide range of phenols and polyphenols, laccases have received much attention from researchers..............
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[4] L. Mendoza, M. Jonstrup, R. Hatti-Kaul, B. MattiassonAzo dye decolorization by a laccase/mediator system in a membrane reactor: enzyme and mediator reusabilityEnzyme Microb. Technol., 49 (5) (2011), pp. 478-484ArticlePDF (550KB)
[5] A.M. Mayer, R.C. StaplesLaccase: new functions for an old enzymePhytochemistry, 60 (2002), pp. 551-565ArticlePDF (251KB)
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| Title | : | A Study of Serum Electrolytes Abnormality in Asthmatics |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Aaron Vetha Jose J || Latha P || Nagendran R |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03045256 |
Abstract: Introduction: Bronchial asthma is characterized by airways inflammation and hyper reactivity of bronchial tissues. Aim of the study: To assess the electrolyte status in asthmatic patients and compare the serum electrolytes (Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphate and Sodium) between Intermittent and Persistent asthmatic patients. Materials and Methods: This was a case-control study which was performed on patients with asthma. Forty-four consecutive volunteer patients with asthma according to the definite criteria where divided into intermittent and persistent asthma groups with twenty-two each in each group and healthy sex and age-matched subjects were chosen.Secondary causes of electrolyte disturbances were ruled out. Serum sample for measuring Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium and Phosphorus value was obtained...............
Keywords: Asthma, Hyponatremia, Hypocalcemia, Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia
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[4] Cavkaytar O, Sekerel BE. Baseline management of asthma control. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2014; 42:162–8.
[5] Jindal SK, Aggarwal AN, Gupta D, Agarwal R, Kumar R, Kaur T, et al. Indian study on epidemiology of asthma, respiratory symptoms and chronic bronchitis in adults (INSEARCH) Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2012;16:1270–7.
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| Title | : | A Study of Thyroid Profile in Perimenopausal Women to rule out Subclinical Hypothyroidism and its relation to Cholesterol Levels |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Latha P || Aaron Vetha Jose J || Nagendran R |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03045762 |
Abstract: Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is common in elderly women. It is associated with serious complications. Substantial number of patients have risk of SCH getting converted into primaryhypothyroidism. Aim of the study: The objectives of present study is to find out the prevalence of SCH in perimenopausal women and its relation to cholesterol levels in patients attending the medicine and gynaecology outpatient department of SMIMS. Materials and Methods:A cross sectional study was conducted with sample size comprising of 60 patients who were attending the OPD of medicine and gynaecology in SMIMS. Assessment of thyroid function in serum of all the patients and assessment of serum cholesterol in patients diagnosed to be SCH was performed by ELISA method over a period of one year...............
Keywords: Subclinical Hypothyroidism, Thyroid dysfunction, Hyperlipidemia, Perimenopause, Autoimmune.
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| Title | : | Post-Harvest Loss And Nutritional Quality Of Popcorn And Local Maize Varieties Infested And Damaged By Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motsch (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Okoroafor, E || Job, M. O |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03046367 |
Abstract: Post-harvest loss and nutritional quality of pop-corn and local white and yellow varieties of maize infested and damaged by maize weevils under storage periods of 3 and 12 months in market stores were investigated . Sample of 1kg of each variety was randomly sampled per bag of 50kg and used for the assessment of loss using Frass Method, and population of maize weevils per one kg sample were recorded, while 100 seeds were sampled and used for percent holed seed damage assessment . The undamaged and damaged seeds were blended for Phytochemical analysis, proximate, mineral element analyses and determination of vitamins. ANOVA and DMRT were used for data analysis. The results indicated that yellow local variety attracted more weevil population..............
Keywords: Post-harvest loss, Nutritional value, Loccal maize variety, Popcorn, Mineral elements, Phytochemicals, , Sitophilus zeamais.
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| Title | : | Phytochemical Screening and Nutritional Quality of Yam Species Susceptible and Resistant to Damage by Yam Beetle, Heteroligus meles Bilb (Coleoptera: Dynastinae) |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Okoroafor, E || Iborida, S |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03046872 |
Abstract: Yam species including Dioscorea rotundata (white), D. cayenesis (yellow) and D. dumetorum (Trifoliate or bitter yam) were evaluated for damage caused by H. meles in biological sciences laboratory and undamaged and damaged tubers were evaluated for their phytochemical, mineral element and nutrient quantities in the tubers in order to determine possible traits for resistance, nutrient value and nutritional loss in susceptible species ,The phytochemical analysis ,proximate nutrient and elemental analysis were conducted in the biochemistry laboratory in Kogi State University Anyigba. The results of damage assessment showed significant (P<0.05) higher damage indices in D...............
Keywords: Yam species, Phytochemicals, damage, H. meles, Resistance, Susceptibility, nutrient loss.
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| Title | : | Characterization of Dairy Waste and its Utilisation as Substrate for Production of Single Cell Protein |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Gour Suman || Mathur Nupur || Singh Anuradha || Bhatnagar Pradeep |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03047378 |
Abstract: Globally, the dairy sector is one of the most important sectors of the world. The milk processing industry has been emerging rapidly during the last two decades due to enormous increase in the milk production and increase in demand for milk and milk products. The dairy industry involves processing raw milk into products such as consumer milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, condensed milk, dried milk (milk powder) and ice cream, using processes such as chilling, pasteurization, and homogenization. The typical by-products of milk are buttermilk, whey, and their derivatives. The effluents are generated from milk processing through milk spillage, drippings, washing of cans, tankers bottles, utensil and equipment and floors. The dairy industry generate on an average 2.5-3.0 litres of wastewater per litre of milk processed..............
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| Title | : | Effects of Aqueous Extract of a Combination of Nauclea Latifolia Root and Acalypha Torta Leaves on Liver, Kidney and Heart of Wistar Albino Rat |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Ezekwesili C.N || Aguzue N.M || Asomugha R.N || Ekwunife C.A || Ekwealor C.C || Adindu S.C |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03047983 |
Abstract: Aim: Although herbal remedies are natural, they can cause some serious damaging effects on the vital organs of the body due to deficiencies in standardization and safety regulations. The aim of this study is to investigate the toxicological effects of orally administered aqueous extract of a combination of N. latifolia root and A. torta leaves mixed in the ratio of 5:1 respectively on the liver, kidney and heart of rat. Materials and Methods: The dry root and leaf samples of N. latifolia and A. torta respectively were collected, pulverized and mixed in the ratio of 5:1 respectively. Aqueous extract of the mixture was obtained after soaking in water for 24 hours and evaporating the filtrate to dryness using Rotary Evaporator. Sub-chronic toxicities on the liver, kidney and heart were assessed following oral administration of the extract at the doses of 50.0 and 100.0mg/kg body weight for 90 days in Wistar albino rats...............
Keywords: Nauclea latifolia, Acalypha torta, Histopathology, Toxicity
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| Title | : | Will Cell Free Fetal DNA (NIPT) With Obstetrical Ultrasound Be Replaced As First Line Screening Program For All Antenatal Women To Eliminate Chromosomal Abnormalities? |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | T.Kasudia/Joshi || R.Raval || H.Joshi || P.Joshi |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03048486 |
Abstract: Prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomalies& their clinical outcome at an early gestational age,with non-invasive screening tools- sonography and maternal blood cell free fetal DNA, proved to be a new biomarker. Establishment of new algorithm in perinatal biology.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Antibacterial activity of Fischerella muscicola NDUPC001 |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Jyoti Singh || Satyendra K. Mishra || Nagendra Dwivedi || Neeraj K. Agrawal |
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: | 10.9790/264X-03048790 |
Abstract: Fischerella muscicola NDUPC001 was isolated from agricultural fields of Varanasi, India. Strain was characterized by morphological and molecular methods. Antibacterial activity of crude extracts in five organic solvents i.e. Acetone, ethanol, petroleum ether, Chloroform, methanol against two human pathogenic bacteria i.e., E.coli and S. aureus was studied. Crude extracts showed differential antibacterial response to test organisms. Crude extract in four organic solvents i.e. Ethanol, Methanol , Petroleum ether, Acetone showed antibacterial activity against S. aureus where as the extract only..............
Keywords: Antibacterial activity, Cyanobacteria, Fischerella muscicola NDUPC001
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