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| Title | : | Quantitative Analysis of Ethnobotanical data in Chatra district, Jharkhand |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Rajnandani Kumari || Anil Kumar || Baidyanath Kumar |
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Abstract: Ethnobotany accounts for the study of the relationship between people and plants for their use as medicines, food, shelter, clothing, fodder, fuel and some other household purposes. In Chatra district of Jharkhand more than 75 % of people in the rural area use traditional medicine to help meet their health care needs. In the present study the descriptive statistical methods of 323 medicinal plants of Chatra in terms of percentage and frequency have been employed to analyze the ethnobotanical data. The different quantitative indices used in ethnobotanical data analysis were use value (UV), frequency of citation (FC), relative frequency of citation (RFC), family importance value (FIV), informant consensus factor (ICF), fidelity level (FL %) and preference ranking.....
Key Words: Ethnobotany, Medicinal plants, Chatra district, Use value, Frequency of citation, Informant consensus factor, Fidelity level Traditional medicine.
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| Title | : | Role of Lactobacilli as Probiotics in Human Health Benefits: Current Status and Future Prospects |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Mithilesh Jaiswal || Rohit Sharma || Senthilkumar Subramani || Vibhuti Mishra || Juhi Sharma || Padhmavathi Parthasarathy || Prakash Singh Bisen || Shailendra Raghuwanshi |
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: | 10.9790/264X-06051924 |
Abstract: The Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) has extensively been used e in food industry for the production of varied fermented products such as yoghurt, cheese etc. These are also been used as probiotics for animal as well as human welfare in terms of health and well being. also The present review focuses on available literature, current market status and on the characteristics of Lactic Acid Bacteria with a special emphasis on the probiotic properties of the genus Lactobacillus.The industrial scale development of Lactobacillus as commercial products has benefited the market in several facets.....
Key Words: Lactic acid bacteria, Health benefits, Probiotics, Market scope
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| Title | : | In Vitro Profiling Of The Glutathione Reductase And Glutathione Peroxidase To Determine Low Dose Effects Of Bisphenol A On Glutathione System And Oxidative Stress. |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Chinenye E. Oguazu || Francis C. Ezeonu || Ikimi G. Charles || Ani N. Onuabuchi || Anajekwu B. Azuka || Ubaoji, K.I || Nwobodo, V.O || Dike C. Charles |
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: | 10.9790/264X-06052532 |
Abstract: Background: Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an environmental xenoestrogen that has been studied for its impact on fertility in animals and humans. Growing evidence showed that Bisphenol-A can disrupt the cytochrome P450 enzymes activities, leading to generation of reactive oxygen species with endocrine Interference effect, and can affect multiple organs. The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of varying concentrations of BPA (0.05 - 1μM for 13 weeks) on glutathione reductase and on glutathione peroxidase in female rats. Method: The eleven experimental groups rats were administered; 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, and 1 mg of BPA/kg bw/day for 13weeks respectively.....
Key Words: Bisphenol A, glutathione reductase, glutathione peroxidase, oxidative stress
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[4]. Demierre, A.L., Peter, R., Oberli, A., Bourqui-Pittet, M., (2012). Dermal penetration of bisphenolA in human skin contributes marginally to total exposure. Journal of Toxicology Letter213(3):305-308.
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| Title | : | The Isolation and Evaluation of Potential Probiotic Strains from Breast Milk |
| Country | : | Vietnam |
| Authors | : | Dang Dinh Hiep || Nguyen Thuy Huong || Le Nguyen Khanh Duy |
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: | 10.9790/264X-06053343 |
Abstract: In this newspaper, we want to isolate lactic strains have potential probiotic from breast milk. As a result, 22 lactic strains were isolated from 7 samples (breast milk) and chose 8 strains had potential probiotic. These 8 lactic strains survived in hard conditions such as acid stomach, bile salt and resisted to bacteria with diameter clear zone 6 mm-15 mm. Besides, they had high lactate and adhesive activity. To obtain lactic strains had various probiotic properties, 4 lactic strains were selected and determined by 16S rDNA, they included Lactobacillus paracasei HV3.2; Lactobacillus paracasei HV4.1; Lactobacillus acidophilus HV4.2 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus M3.2..
Key Words: lactic strains, probiotic properties, lactate activity, breast milk
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| Title | : | Effect of Manuka Honey against Dental plaque of School Children |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Sushila kumari || Birendra Prasad |
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: | 10.9790/264X-06054451 |
Abstract: Manukahoney,a monofloral honeyderived from themanukatree(Leptospermumscoparium)has greatly attained the attention of researchers for biological properties,especiallyitsantimicrobialandantioxidentcapacities.As many of the medicine properties of plants can be transmitted throughhoney,so that honey could be used as a vehicle for transporting plantmedicinal properties,Manukahoneyisatypeofmonofloralhoney,a dark honey has greatly attracted the attention of the international community.This honey is derived from the Manuka tree,Leptospermumscopariumofthemyrtaceaefamily,which is a land and eastern Australia[19]. The aim of this study (Research work) is to develop the efficient use of mouthwashes Manuka honey (MH), raw honey (RH) for the prevention of dental.....
Key Words: Dental plaque, Honey, Mouthwash, Microbiota, Bacteria, Oral health
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| Title | : | Relationships between Influenza viruses A and B and Severe Acute RespiratorySyndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2): sequence homologies and implications for medicine treatment |
| Country | : | Canada |
| Authors | : | Makiko TAKECHI || Shinya NAGASAKI || Kibo NAGASAKI |
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: | 10.9790/264X-06055257 |
Abstract: In this study, we compared sequences of influenza A H1N1 and influenza B to those encoded by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with the goal of identifying homologous regions that might be exploited for the development of prophylactic or therapeuticmeasures that might be used against all three viruses. Likewise, relatively high homology suggests the possibility that individuals who experienced a severe influenza A or B infection within the past 1–2 years would have some endogenous immunity to SARS-CoV-2. While the current influenza vaccine was shown to be ineffective against SARS-CoV-2, we found that coronavirus CDS 9 encodes a protein with high homology to the nucleocapsid protein of influenza B virus; similarly, coronavirus CDS 11 encodes proteins that are homologous....
Key Words: COVID-19, Influenza A virus, Influenza B virus, Homology, Medicine
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| Title | : | Toxicological and significant execute of biocompatible CuO nanoparticles and their influences on biochemical and molecular markers of wheat genotypes under saline conditions |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Asmaa A. Mahdi || Mahmoud M. El Saber || Ali Osman || A.H. Hassan || Khaled Yehia Farroh |
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: | 10.9790/264X-06055874 |
Abstract: Background: Due to its broad applications in many fields, such as medicine, medicinal drugs, catalysis, energy and materials, nanotechnology technique has gained intense interest in recent years. Such nanoparticles (NPs), small to wide surface area (1-100 nm) and called the magic bullets have many possible functions. Sustainable agriculture is required these days. The development of biocompatible nanoparticles, which can withstand various stressors such as salinity, has appeared as promising agents for plant growth but there are controversial issues about their safety. Materials and Methods: In field experiments were held at Ras Sudr station (an area of salinity stress) for two successive seasons and two wheat genotypes have been cultivated Misr 1 (tolerant) and Gimmeza 11 (sensitive). Engineered biocompatible copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) prepared by chemical precipitation method with a size ranged approximately 24.3-40.7....
Key Words: Wheat; salinity stress; CuO nanotechnology; chlorophyll; superoxide dismutase; reduced glutathione; malondialdehyde; DNA ISSR; Wistar Albino rats
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| Title | : | Estimation of Proteins in Body Fluids (Serum) Of Male and Female "Red Pumpkin Beetle", Aulacophora Foveicollis (Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera) |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | ReenaBahan || Shashidhar Singh |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0605020103 |
Abstract: Proteins are the important constituent of body fluids or serum of insects. In the present work, the protein content of the serum of Aulacophorafoveicollis, commonly called "red pumpkin beetle" has been estimated by Biuret method. First of all the serum of insects was separated by centrifugation and the protein content of the serum was estimated by colorimeter. Then the total serum protein content was calculated. The average total serum protein content in male insects of Aulacophorafoveicollis was 5.91 gm/dl and in female insects it was 3.21 gm/dl which is much less than that in the male.
Key Words: Proteins, serum extract, estimation, Aulacophorafoveicollis, red pumpkin beetle, Biuret method, colorimeter, male, female, centrifugation.
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| Title | : | Palynological studies on some plants of Boraginaceae |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Ashwini Kumar || Shashi Shekhar Sharma || Baidyanath Kumar |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0605020412 |
Abstract: The family Boraginaceae includes about 148 genera and more than 2700 species. Plants of this family have alternately arranged leaves, or a combination of alternate and opposite leaves. The leaf blades usually have a narrow shape; many are linear or lance-shaped. They are smooth-edged or toothed, and some have petioles. Most species have bisexual flowers. Most species have coiled shaped inflorescence. The flower has usually five-lobed calyx. The corolla varies in shape from rotate to bell-shaped to tubular. There are five stamens and one style with one or two stigmas. The fruit is a drupe. In the present investigation the pollen grains of different morphovars of three species of Boraginaceae viz. Heliotropium indicum, Trichodesma indicum and T. zeylanicum collected from fifteen localities of Gaya (Bihar) were studied. The results.....
Key Words: Boraginaceae, Heliotropium indicum, Trichodesma indicum, Trichodesma zeylanicum, morphovars, pollen grains, phylogeny
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| Title | : | Biochemical profile of Vinca rosea Linn (Catharanthus roseus G. Don) |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Rajeev Ranjan || Manoj Kumar |
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Abstract: Vinca rosea Linn. ( Syn Catharanthus roseus G. Don) is commonly known as periwinkle, Nayantara and Sadavahar plant. It is native to the Indian Ocean Island of Madagascar. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant growing to about 1 miter in height. Catharanthus roseus is an important medicinal which synthesizes two terpene indole alkaloids viz. vinblastine and vincristine. These alkaloids are used to treat cancer. The phytochemicals of Catharanthus roseus has been also used to treat diabetes, microbial infection, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, wound healing, CNS disorders etc. Phytochemical analysis conducted on the....
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| Title | : | Effect of profenofos-pesticide on biochemical indices of Clariasgariepinus juveniles |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Helen Ogochukwu Nwamba || Christopher DidiugwuNwani || Achikanu Cosmas Ezekaibeya |
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Abstract: Pesticides are essential in the safe-guarding of different Agricultural products in the world.TheProfenofos is a pesticide with anticholinesteraseactivity and has wideapplicationagainstpests that evade farm produce. In this work the effect of Profenofos a commonly used insecticide on the biochemical parameters of Catfish is studied. The study investigated the toxicity and effects of profenofos (O-4-bromo-2- chlorophenylO-ethylS-propyl phosphorothioate) on the biochemical biomarkers of Clariasgariepinus juveniles. Based on the 96h LC50, fish were exposed to two sublethal concentrations of profenofos (1/10th of 96h LC50 = 0.3 Mg/L) and 1/5th of 96h LC50 = 0.6 Mg/L) in three replicates andtheir serum samples were analyzed for Total Protein (TP), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine aminotransaminase(ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) concentrations on days 1, 7, 14 and 21. The results show....
Keywords: Clariasgariepinus, Profenofos, Toxic effect, Biochemical parameters.
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| Title | : | Biochemical Study of Blood after Administration of Herbicides 2, 4-D & 2, 4, 5- T on Guinea Pig (Caviaprocellus) |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Raj Kumar Singh |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0605023234 |
Abstract: Background- Herbicides are those chemicals which are employed to kill weeds. Selective herbicides kill a considerable number of weed species such as 2, 4-D are 2, 4, 5- Tthese toxic molecules are entering in animal systems through the plants. There is concern about the possible long term effects of some herbicides on the human population. If herbicides are consumed by primary consumers, this creates a danger to top consumer and proceeds biological magnification. Materials and Method- Rearing of animals: The test animals were kept separately at constant temperature of 25± 50C. After three weeks from the date of capture, the animals were considered for the experiment. Method of determination of LD50....
Keywords: ecotoxicity, Herbicides,2, 4-D , 2, 4, 5- T, biological magnification, probit analysis , leshman's stain , haemopoietic tissue
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| Title | : | Is Quorum sensing inhibition a potential target to combat multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii? -A Proof of concept study |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Saipriya Kamaraju || Swathi Cheguri || Sireesha Divyakolu || ArchanaGiri || Venkataraman Sritharan |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0605023542 |
Abstract: Background:Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a major nosocomial pathogen as it exhibits multidrug resistance. One of the major contributors for this multidrug resistance is the remarkable ability of A. baumannii to attract members of same species through quorum sensing to form biofilms. It is therefore possible that inhibiting Quorum Sensing (QS) or biofilm formation would reduce or eliminate development of drug resistance. Swarming motility is a response initiated by quorum sensing signal molecules and this phenomenon may therefore be used as an indicator....
Key Word: Acinetobacter baumannii, Quorum sensing inhibitors, -Polylysine, Streptomycin sulfateMangiferaindica, Swarming motility
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| Title | : | Vegetation and Its Phenology of Degraded Land Area of Lodna Coal Mines of Jharia, Jharkhand |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Pratima Kumari || Rakesh Kumar Goel |
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Abstract: Lodna area is one of the twelve operational areas of BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited) situated in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the state of Jharkhand, India. Vegetation of Lodna is is subjected to disturbance due to the presence of coal mines. This results in a slowing of the rate of biomass growth, which is caused by fading of vegetation. In the present investigation the vegetation of degraded land area of Lodna and its phonological trend was studied. The results revealed the presence of 49 species...
Key Words: Lodna Coal Mines, Vegetation, Phenology, Degraded land
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Phytosociology and Floristic composition of mining area of Lodna Coal Mines of Jharia, Jharkhand |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Pratima Kumari || Rakesh Kumar Goel |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0605025265 |
Abstract: Mining is a process which leads to significant adverse impact on the environment. It causes massive damage to earth crust, soil profile and biodiversity of the area. Native vegetation get disturbed and the habitats become impoverished due to mining, presenting a very rigorous condition for plant growth. Vegetation is an important part of the environment and is subjected to disturbance in areas close to coal mines. This results in a slowing of the rate of biomass growth, which is caused by fading of vegetation. Simultaneously, carbon stored in vegetation is constantly released, weakening vegetation ability to act as a carbon sink. In the present investigation the floristic composition and Phytosociology of vegetation in the five distinct sites of degraded land areas of Lodna coal mines, Jharia (Jharkhand) was studied. The results revealed that the mining severely alter the ecology of coalfield and it is vividly express in vegetation pattern as well as phytosociology. Dichanthium annulatum was the dominating species in control area i.e. station 5 having very high important value index 42.2. Because....
Key Words: Floristic composition, Vegetation, Phytosociology, Coal mines, Frequency, Density, Abundance, Important Value Index (IVI)
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