A lipase producing Pseudomonas sp. is isolated from soil and sewage waste water in Hyderabad. The growth curve of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on growth medium is plotted. It is capable of producing the enzyme lipase where the specific enzyme activity is maximum. The optimum hydrolysis...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/38394
Aims: The present study is aimed at examining the protozoan parasitic population on the gill and skin of fresh water murrel with detailed histopathological study along with measurement of index of infection of parasite infected fish. Study Design: Fish samples were collected from...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/41233
Aims: Formation, characterization and biological evaluation (PGR: Plant Growth Regulator) of some innovative bis-chalcone and pyrazole moieties from succinimide and glutarimide derivatives. Study Design: The innovative class of bis-chalcones and pyrazoles were comprehended by re...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/40810
Javeed Ahmad Tantray, K. Pratap Reddy, Shiva Kumar Yerra & Kaiser Jamil·Asian Journal of Biology·2018
Background: MTHFR has been implicated in several diseases like breast cancer and leukemia, where the deficiency of ferric acid has been shown to increase the disease progression as it is a highly polymorphic gene. However there are very few reports of its role in coronary artery...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39936
Aims: To study the activity of cellulase and macerating enzyme and effect of catechin on cellulose. The cell walls of all higher plants primarily contain cellulose. In cellulose, the polysaccharides have linkages like β-1,4-linked homopolymer of glucose. Using sodium acetate buff...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/41229
Aims: In the present study, we aim to investigate the antiviral effect against influenza A (H1N1) virus of extracts of Parmelia lichen using the MDCK cell line. Methodology: Parmelia lichens species were collected and extracted using acetone and methanol solvents, then chemically...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39100
Background: The study was embarked on to evaluate the presence of haemoparasitemia in cattle slaughtered in three abattoirs in Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. Methods: One hundred and five (105) blood samples were obtained from healthy Sokoto Gudali breed of catt...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39625
In this experiment, estimation of LC50 of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Mercury (Hg) was carried out when Chironomus striatapennis was exposed to different treatment doses. Chi square was used to test for heterogeneity and the result was found to be significant (p<0.05) in all t...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/40933
Background: Injera is one of the baked product, which is commonly prepared from teff (Eragrostis teff (Zucc.)) flour. It is a staple food and believed to be consumed on daily basis by two-thirds of Ethiopians, a population of nearly 100 million. As it is a product of naturally fe...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/40012
Background and Objectives: Appraisal of fauna species which form an integral part of range ecology, in rangeland based protected areas is necessary before any meaningful conservation work can commence. This study was aimed at assessing the composition of fauna species in the comm...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/41060
AmpC beta-lactamases are bacterial enzymes that hydrolyse third generation extended spectrum cephalosporins and cephamycins engendering resistance to these categories of antibiotic and is a serious threat to the currently available antibiotic armory both in human and veterinary m...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/40516
Aims: To compare the chemo-therapeutic potential of Dialium guineense and Annona muricata Leaf extract on dumpsite leachate induced hepatoxicity of Wister rats. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Biology (Anim...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/35887
Cancer, an absolute sickness exemplified merely by uncontrolled cell proliferation, has always been a concern for universal well-being. The recurrence of cancer is, in fact, mounting globally and fatality rate resulting from this malady is markedly high. Besides genetic alteratio...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39869
The antibacterial properties of coelomic fluid of local earthworms (Pontoscolex corethrurus, Megascolex konkanensis, Drawida ghatensis) against selected pathogens like Vibrio cholera, Vibrio parahaemoliticus, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli. The study...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39670
Olosunde Adam, Ojo Abisoye, Uthman Tolani, Olasoji Julius, Oluwadare Ayooluwa & Aliyu Taiwo·Asian Journal of Biology·2018
Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important fruit vegetable belonging to the family Solanaceae. The demand for this crop as a vegetable has increased especially in the urban centres, however, availability of quality seeds for sustainable production to meet the high demand has bec...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/39791