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| Title | : | Antimicrobial Activity of Commonly Used Raw and Commercially Available Kitchen Spices against Pathogenic Micro-Organisms |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Pangsatabam K.D || Nandhini KMS |
Abstract: Spices have been known from centuries for its aroma, flavor and antimicrobial activities. This review illustrates antimicrobial activity of simple aqueous extracts of raw spices and commercially available processed spices against pathogenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Echerichia coli. Both raw and commercially available spices were extracted using distilled water and diluted at different concentrations of 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 mg/ml. Antimicrobial activity of these extracts were tested using paper disc and agar cup diffusion method. Raw aqueous extract of garlic showed significant antimicrobial activity whereas dried and concentrated commercial garlic powder did not exhibit comparable antimicrobial activity. Other tested spices namely ginger and clove do not showed prominent zone of inhibition which fails to conclude a significant anti-microbial activity against the tested bacteria.
Key words: Antimicrobial, Clove, Garlic, Ginger, Spices
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| Title | : | Assessment of Serum Gonadotrophins and Prolactin Hormone Levels in In Vitro Fertility (IVF) patients in selected fertility clinics in Port harcourt, Nigeria: A measure of Relevance in Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Anacletus, F.C; Onwuka || A.P; Efenovwe, O. M |
Abstract: The study was designed to determine the levels of gonadotrophins ( luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)) and prolactin in women attending fertility clinics and were about to begin In vitro fertility treatment. Sixty (60) women who attended In vitro fertility clinic in various private fertility hospitals in Port Harcourt were used for the study. These hormonal tests were part of preliminary investigations carried out on the patients before the treatment. As a routine, the consent of the women was obtained for the investigations to be carried out on their samples. Fasting blood samples were collected on day two (2) of their menstrual cycle, and serum hormone (FSH, LH and Prolactin) concentrations analyzed by ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) method with automated micro plate reader.
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| Title | : | Growth Performance of Rats Maintained On Citrullus colocynthis Seed Coat-based Diet |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | A.S. IDOKO || A.T.OLADIJI || L. E. ILOUNO |
Abstract: Growth performance of rats maintained on Citrullus colocynthis seed coat based diet was evaluated. The experiment was carried out to ascertain whether replacing corn starch in animal feed with raw or heat- treated Citrullus colocynthis seed coat can support proper growth of the animals. Forty-nine weanling albino rats, with mean weight of 36.76g ± 2.56g were divided into seven (7) groups of equal average weight. The groups were then randomly assigned to seven (7) experimental diets. Diet C (Control) contained 100% inclusion level of corn starch. Diets R, A and B contained 100% inclusion levels of raw, autoclaved and boiled Citrullus colocynthis seed coat respectively, while diets CR, CA and CB contained 50% inclusion levels of raw, autoclaved and boiled Citrullus colocynthis seed coat respectively.
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| Title | : | Induced Biochemical Changes and Associated Complications In Smokers |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. Manishi Singh || Surya Tiwari || Dr. Manika Singh || Dr. M.P. Singh || Dr. Dilip Bhave || Dr. Jaidev Singh |
Abstract: Worldwide more than 3 million people currently die each year from smoking. Smoking of tobacco is practised worldwide & common in the developing countries like India. The study is designed to determine the lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status along with serum calcium level in smokers (cigarette/bidi) with reference to the normal healthy non-smokers. 50 smokers(Cigarette/Bidi) of mean age 35± 5 years were enrolled for the study & were compared to 50 normal healthy non-smokers of the same age. Blood samples were obtained by puncture of antecubital vein and the following tests were performed i.e. P-MDA, Serum-SOD andS-Calcium.
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| Title | : | Effect of stem- extract of Adenia cessampeloides on malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxidedismutase(SOD) in claria patrichus (fishes) |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Okah Reminus || George-west okorite |
Abstract: Adenia cessampeloides is a popular plant whose stem is used as fish poison by the local people in Ohaukwu local government area of Rivers- state in Nigeria. Its leaves are however, consumed locally for its high nutrient quality. Here, the Adenia cessampeloides stem aqueous extract on malondialdehyde(MDA) and superoxide dismutase(SOD) in Clara patrichus(fishes) were studied using standard methods. The results showed that MDA decreased as the concentration of the extract increased and SOD activity also increased as the concentration of the extract increased. The results also showed that oxidative stress or cellular damages might be prevented by use of the plant stem extract.
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| Title | : | Effects of Metformin, Pioglitazone and Aqueous Extract of Delonix Regia on Blood Levels of Glycated Hemoglobin (Hba1c) of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Male and Female Wistar Albino Rats |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Anacletus, F.C || Osuji, P.O || Monago, C.C.. |
Abstract: The effects of Delonix regia extract (d200mg, d300mg, and d400mg), metformin (m8.3mg, m12.5mg and m16.5mg), pioglitazone (p0.5mg, p0.7mg and p0.9mg) and combined formulation of metformin and extract (m6.25d150mg) on glycated hemoglobin status in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Albino wistar rats. Diabetic status of these rats was assessed by estimating fasting blood glucose levels. A total of 150 albino rats were used for the investigation and were grouped into twelve groups of twelve rats each as follows; Group I: normal control rats (NCR). Group II: Diabetic control rats (DCR). Group III: Diabetic rats treated with d200mg. Group IV: Diabetic rats treated with d300mg. Group V: Diabetic rats treated with d400mg. Group VI: Diabetic rats treated with m8.3mg. Group VII: Diabetic rats treated with m12.5mg. Group VIII: Diabetic rats treated with m16.5mg. Group IX: Diabetic rats treated with p0.5mg. Group X: Diabetic rats treated with p0.75mg. Group XI: Diabetic rats treated with p1.0mg.
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| Title | : | Absorption of anthocyanin dye and its first order kinetics on bacterial cellulose produced by fermentation of black tea |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Arpan Kumar Basak || AswathyMol R || Amala Benzegar || RhutikaDuttatray Agunde || Salman Dinakar |
Abstract: Bacterial cellulose (BC) is one of the most important biomaterial in food and nutraceutical industries, these industries utilize BCto immobilize anti-oxidants and flavonoids inside, as they are easily digestible. Industries produce BC by fermentation process using Gluconoacetobacterxyllinum, which cellulose turns out to be expensive. This experiment was designed to produce bacterial cellulose from fermented tea or Kombucha tea by Symbiotic colony of bacterial and yeast (SCOBY) and absorption of anthocyanin dye on BC pellicle was studied, dye retention capacity were obtained for samples kept in various dye loading% and soaked for different time periods, dye retention capacity optimized the time period and dye loading for BC.
Keywords: Absorption, Anthocyanin,Bacterial cellulose, Kombucha, SCOBY
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| Title | : | Screening and Production of Protease Enzyme from Marine Microorganism and Its Industrial Application |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Prabakaran. V || Soma Prabha. A || Blessy Thayalin, T. S |
Abstract: Marine sediment samples were collected from the Gulf of Mannar, Mandapam coast to screen for protease producing microbes. Among the five isolates screened only two isolates showed maximum proteolytic activity with the zone of 21mm and 19mm respectively. Biochemical characterization of the isolates were performed and identified as strain P2 belonged to Bacillus subtilis and strain P5 belonged to Bacillus licheniformis. Both the strains have the ability to tolerate 7%Nacl concentration. The amount of protease produced was expressed in microgram of tyrosine released under standard assay conditions.
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