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| Title | : | Prevalence of cysticercosis of swine (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Nepal |
| Country | : | Nepal |
| Authors | : | H. B. Rana || Dr. K. D. Manandhar || Kashav G.C. |
Abstract: A total of four hundred swine (Sus scrofa domesticus) samples were examined from January 2013 to December 2015. Out of 400 samples examined, 46 (11.5%) swine were infected with Taenia solium and Ascaris suum. The highest infection of cysticercus larvae of T.solium in swine were 8.43% (7/83) in Nepalganj, likewise 2.2% (2/95) in Dharan, 1.53% (1/65) in Kathmandu, 1.50% (1/66) in Butwal and infected swine was not found in Chitwan. The intensity determines the level of IgG production in the tested sample against the interacted antigenic fraction. Some remarkable bands were highly intense having higher integrated density value even though they were not consistent in different profile..............
Keywords: Helminth, Cysticercosis, ELISA, Prevalence, Serum.
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| Title | : | Studies on the Effects of Certain Substances Antagonising the Action of Vitamin a During Limb Regeneration in Anuran Tadpoles |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. Rashmi Sharma || Dr Ashok Gupta |
Abstract: Pattern formation is the activity by which embryonic cells form ordered spatial arrangements of differentiated tissues.The ability of cells to sense their relative positions within a limited population of cells and to differentiate with regard to their position has been the subject of intense debate and experimentation.Young anuran tadpoles can regenerate their lost limb elements during metamorphosis And this power gradually declines in proximodistal direction and ultimately disappears in Adult stages
Keywords: Retinoids, antagonizing, anuran tadpoles, Sulfadiazine
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| Title | : | Serum Thyroid Hormone Levels in Sudanese Patients with Liver Cirrhosis |
| Country | : | Sudan |
| Authors | : | Hussein Awad Mousa || Husham O. Elzein || NassrEldin M.A.Shrif || Amna O.M.Elzein |
Abstract: Background: There are clinical and laboratory associations between thyroid and liver diseases. Patients with chronic liver disease such as cirrhosis may have thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism, because thyroid hormones (THs), particularly triiodothyronine (T3), are potent regulators of multiple physiological activities. The goal of the study is to assess the relationship and interconnection between thyroid hormones, and liver cirrhosis patients...............
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| Title | : | Isolation, Characterization and Biological Activities of Antibacterial Antibiotics Produced by Streptomycesalbus Dsm 40313 |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Banji-Onisile Folasade |
Abstract: This research was carried out in the search for bioactive substances from Streptomyces that demonstrated inhibitory effect against some pathogenic bacteria. Twelve Streptomyces strains were isolated from soil samples collected from different soil samples in Federal University of Technology environment. All the Streptomyces isolated were screened for characterization and purification. The active metabolite was extracted using chloroform and methanol. The separation of active compound was performed using thin layer chromatographic and column chromatographic techniques..............
Keywords: Streptomyces albus, Extraction, Purification, 16sRNA, Antibacterial activities.
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| Title | : | Sero-Activity of Chikungunya Virus at the Kenyan Coast after the 2004 Epidemic |
| Country | : | Kenya |
| Authors | : | Veronicah K. Anjichi || Gabriel Magoma || Shingo Inoue || A. Ole Kwallah || Charles K. Syengo || Caroline Ndege || Kouichi Morita || Katherine Munyuga || Matilu Mwau |
Abstract: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an alphavirus of Semliki Forest virus antigenic complex. Seroprevalence of CHIKVwas measured after the reported 2004CHIKV epidemic in Coastal Kenya and factors associated with seropositivity determined.The total anti-CHIKV antibodies were measured by in-house ELISA's and neutralizing antibodiesdetermined by focus reduction neutralization test (FRNT) in a cross sectional serosurvey, comparisons of means done using Student's t test, prevalence rates determined using descriptive statistics, tests of associations performed using Chi-square, and Fisher's exact test.Of 452 samples, 134 (29.6%) were seropositive for CHIKV antibodies by in-house ELISA...............
Keywords: Chikungunya virus, seroprevalence, socio-demographic correlates
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| Title | : | Distribution and Abundance of Immature Simulium Species in Oban Streams Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Calabr |
| Authors | : | Cletus Inah Iboh || Gabriel A. Arong |
Abstract: A survey of the distribution and abundance of immature Simulium species was carried out in four streams of Oban, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Larvae and pupae collected were identified as Simulium medusaeforme, S. damnosum, S. alcocki and S. vorax. Of the one thousand one hundred (1,100) immature Simulium species collected between November 2014 and October 2015, 780 (70.91%) and 320 (29.09%) were Simulium larvae and pupae respectively................
Keywords: Distribution, Immature Simulium, Oban Streams, Nigeria, Biodiversity Index.
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| Title | : | Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activity of The Essential Oil of Artemisia herba-alba from Morocco |
| Country | : | Morocco |
| Authors | : | Zineb Benziane Ouaritini || Marwa Chraibi || Kawtar Fikri Benbrahim || Rabab Ez-zriouli || Smahane Boukhira || Najoua Darkaoui || El Houssine Derwich |
Abstract: The extraction of essential oils from the aerial part of Artemisia herba-alba is obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) for determining their chemical composition. Their antibacterial activity was studied in vitro on two bacterial strains: Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus. The essential oil yields of the studied plant were 0.21 for fresh aerial part and 0.25% for dry aerial part. The major component of the essential oil from dry aerial part of Artemisia herba-alba was the α-terpineol (47.33%), myrtenyl acetate (22.22%) and chrysanthenyl acetate (20.55%)................
Keywords: Artemisia herba-alba, fresh and dry aerial part, essentiel oil yields, essentiel oil composition, GC/MS, Borneol, α-terpineol
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| Title | : | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Concerning Using Cosmetic among Females at Najran University, Saudi Arabia |
| Country | : | Saudi Arabia |
| Authors | : | Rasha Gaffer M Helali || Nawal Ali Y Abdelrahman || Amar B Elhussein || Walid G Babikr |
Abstract: This is a cross sectional descriptive study that aims to assess women's knowledge, attitude and practice towards using cosmetics as well as their behaviour towards cosmetic purchase and its effect on personal budget.The data set used in the study was collected by Survey administered to girls at computer science, community and Business Administration College in Najran University. The Survey contains 44 question selected to assess the knowledge and attitude toward using cosmetics among girls. Survey data were collected from a convenience sample of 400 girls, by means of a self- administered questionnaire survey................
Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, cosmetics, cortisone
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| Title | : | A Preliminary Study on the Species Composition of Vertebrates in Rakchham-Chhitkul Wildlife Sanctuary in Trans-Himalayan Baspa (Sangla) Valley, District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Rakesh Kumar Negi || H.S. Banyal |
Abstract: Biodiversity incorporating all the living forms of life is the essence and manifestation of evolutionary history of life on earth. Vertebrates are the most prominent and an important constituent of the biodiversity. Exploration of Rakchham-Chhitkul Wildlife Sanctuary present in the Baspa (Sangla) valley situated in Trans-Himalayan landscape in a remote tribal district Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh, India revealed the presence of 104 species of vertebrates, which includes 02 species of fishes, 01 of amphibians, 05 of reptiles, 73 birds, and 23 species of mammals. It was found that the birds were the most dominant vertebrates, followed by mammals, reptiles and fishes, while amphibians were represented least by a single species.
Keywords: Biodiversity, Vertebrates, Trans-himalaya, Species.
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| Title | : | Attenuation of Monosodium Glutamate-Induced Hepatic and Testicular Toxicity in Albino Rats by Annona Muricata Linn. (Annonaceae) Leaf Extract |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Eman Mohammed Mohammed Abd-Ella || Abd-Elkarim Mohammed Abd-Lateif Mohammed |
Abstract: Introduction and aim of the work: The protective effects of ANNONA MURICATA LINN leaf extract (Graviola) against orally administered Monosodium glutamate (MSG) for 4 weeks induced hepatic and testicular toxicity on male albino rats were examined. Methods: The rats were divided into 4 groups • Group 1: Served as negative control: The rats were daily orally administrated with ml of distilled water for 4 weeks. • Group 2: Served as control Graviola group: The rats were orally administrated with Graviola leaf extract dissolved in distilled water at a dose level of 100 mg/kg body weight for 4 weeks. • Group 3: Served..............
Keywords: MSG, Graviola, liver, testes, BCL-2, Caspase-3
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| Title | : | Novel Test for Developing Drugs- Hyper/Hypopigmentation |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Priya.R || Aruna.V || Gayathri Rajagopal |
Abstract: In the present investigation we have invented and used 'Pityrosporum ovale- Potato' method to evaluate tyrosine analogue compounds. We have discovered the tyrosine analogue behaviour of Psoralea corylifolia through our experiment which is quite new to our knowledge. The finding of our study has great scientific significance although it may require further investigation
Keywords: Melanogenesis, Psoralea corylifolia, Phenol oxidase, Tyrosine analogue Vitiligo
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| Title | : | Effects of Tocotrienols on Sperm Parameters, Testes Weight and Ultrastructure in Sprague Dawley Rats |
| Country | : | Malaysia |
| Authors | : | Y.J. Lee || K. Huzwah || S. Sukardi |
Abstract: Vitamin E is divided equally into 2 families, tocopherols and tocotrienols. Being an antioxidant, vitamin E has been reported to improve disorders related to oxidative damage in many organ systems. Sources of vitamin E can be found in many foods including palm oil which is rich in tocotrienols. Studies on the effects of vitamin E on male fertility have shown encouraging results. This study was conducted to observe the effects of feeding tocotrienols from palm oil to male Sprague-Dawley rats on sperm parameters, testes weight and sperm ultrastructure. Blood nitric oxide................
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| Title | : | In Vitro Lethal Effect of Ellagitannins of the Fruit Rind of Punica Granatum and Stem and Root Alkaloids on The Miracidia and Cercariae of Schistosoma Mansoni |
| Country | : | Saudi Arabia |
| Authors | : | Khalid H. Abu Zeid || Mohamed F. El-Badawy || Saad A. Gumaa || Ahmed Ismael || Mohamed M. Shohayeb |
Abstract: Ellagitannins of fruit rind and alkaloids of the stem and root of Punica granatum (P. granatum) were investigated for their in vitro lethal effect on miracidia, and cercariae of Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni). All the three investigated constituents were lethal to both Schistosome larvae at concentrations ranging between 0.39-50 ppm. At 0.39 ppm of the tested active constituents, the killing time of 50% of Schistosoma larvae ranged between 30.0 to 135 min, and 43 to 380 min, for miracidia and cercariae, respectively. While stem alkaloids were generally more active against cercariae................
Keywords: Punica granatum, ellagitannins, alkaloids, Schistosoma mansoni, miracidia, cercariae
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| Title | : | Interactions Between Vascular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi And Streptomyces As Biocontrol Agent For Tomato Damping-Off Disease Caused By Rhizoctonia Solani Kuhn |
| Country | : | Saudi Arabia |
| Authors | : | Lubna S. Nawar |
Abstract: The most popular and important plant Lycopersicon esculentum Mill or Tomato was attacked by several fungal pathogens and several biocontrol agents can be used. Mycorrhizal fungi are mutuality associated with many plant roots while actinomycete isolates of the genus Streptomyces enhanced plant growth and decreased plant pathogen development. Thus, interaction between Mycorrhizae and Streptomyces has been attracting attention due to the excellent benefit to the plants by decreasing fungal infection and damping-off disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani. Out of 4 isolates of R................
Keywords: Streptomyces exfoliates, Rhizoctonia solani, mycorrhizae, Tomato, biocontrol, IAA
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| Title | : | Physico-Chemical Analyses and Status of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Rhizosphere Soils of Solanaceous Vegetables |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | V. S. Sawant || U. N. Bhale |
Abstract: Soil characters were studied for the ability of the soil to support Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal (AMF) colonization and spore density. Results of three rhizosphere soil samples of Tomato, Chilli and Brinjal from six different study sites in the region showed variation in soil colour, pH, EC, Organic carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Zinc, Ferrous, Manganese, Copper and Boron. Root colonization and spore density was correlated with all soil parameters studied except soil colour. In Tomato, correlation between colonization was positive with pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic carbon, N, P, K, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu and Br whereas negative with soil Ca, Na and Zn. Spore population showed positive correlation with soil Organic carbon................
Keywords: Solanaceous vegetables, Physico-chemical parameters, AMF population
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| Title | : | Surveillance of Mosquito Species Abundance and Composition in Azare, Katagum Local Government of Bauchi State, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Abdulrasheed Dalhatu || Aliyu Abdulhamid Omar || Hafsa Bagari |
Abstract: The distribution and abundance of mosquitos' species in Azare, were studied between March to October, 2016. Mosquito species were sampled monthly from five (5) clusters randomly distributed across the city using dippers. The habitats sampled include containers, stagnant pools, domestic run-offs, footprints, vehicle tyres, and reservoirs and gutters. The larvae collected were preserved in 70% ethanol and identified microscopically to species level using standard morphological keys. The pupal collections were kept till emergence and identified as adults microscopically, with the aid of morphological keys. A total of 4,871 mosquito immature stages comprising 6 species................
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| Title | : | HPLC Simultaneous Determination of Khellin and Visnagin in Ammi visnaga L. Fruits |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Mokhtar M. Bishr || Mohamed A. El-Degwy || Mohamed A. Amin || Osama M. Salama |
Abstract: A rapid and accurate HPLC method was developed for determination of both Khellin and Visnagin in Ammi visnaga L. extracts. The calibration curve of Khellin was linear with correlation coefficient (r2) = 0.9990; over a concentration range of 53.60 – 355.00 mg/l; with a retention time of 9.19 minutes. While the calibration curve of Visnagin was linear with correlation coefficient (r2) = 0.9999; over a concentration range of 245.40 – 1533.75 mg/l; with a retention time of 10.77 minutes.................
Keywords: HPLC, Ammi visnaga fruits, -Pyrones (Khellin, Visnagin), Method Validation
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| Title | : | Analysis of Pralatrexate Using Simple and Fast Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Syeda Kulsum || G Vidya Sagar |
Abstract:A simple, specific, precise, accurate, and sensitive Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatographic method has been developed for the determination of Pralatrexate in both pure and pharmaceutical dosage forms. In this method Agilent (4.6×150mm) 5μ column in isocratic mode with mobile phase containing water: methanol (25:75% v/v) was selected. The effluents were monitored at 300 nm and flow rate was fixed as 1.4 ml / min. The retention time was 3.312 min. The linearity was in the range of 20-100 g / ml. This method was validated for linearity, precision, limit of detection, limit of quantification and accuracy. Statistical analysis proves that the method is precise, reproducible and selective for the estimation of the pralatrexate drug.
Keywords: RP-HPLC, Pralatrexate, Validation
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