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Determination of Allele Distribution of CYP1A2 Gene rs762551 Polymorphism on Caffeine Metabolism in Healthy Individuals

Funda Nur Çelik, Eyyüp Deniz, Esra Pektaş, Öznur Özge Özcan, Tolga Polat, Canan Sercan Doğan, Korkut Ulucan & Mesut Karahan · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2021

Aims: The aim of the study was to determinate the CYP1A2 gene rs762551 polymorphism responsible for caffeine in healthy individuals. Study Design: DNA was isolated from saliva samples taken from healthy individuals. Analysis of A and C allele distribution of CYP1A2 gene rs762551...

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Genetic Diversity among Ancient Rainfed Lebanese Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Landrace Baladi by Using Morphological Traits and Microsatellites Markers

Ali Chehade, Georges Raad, Ahmad El Bitar & Aline Kadri · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Lebanese barley landrace Baladi is not sufficiently analyzed morphologically and genetically. This investigation was carried out to evaluate Baladi in its center of diversification by using morphological traits and microsatellite markers (SSR). The genetic diversity of 237 access...

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Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Genotypes Based on Agro-morphogenic Traits under Drought Condition

Rozina Akter, Md. Ehsanul Haq, Bilkish Begum & Naheed Zeba · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

A pot experiment was conducted in the net house of the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, during November 2013 to March 2014 to observe the performances of fifteen tomato genotypes under three different drought treatments...

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Association of Intron 4a/b VNTR NOS3 Gene Polymorphism with Arterial Distensibility in Russian Population

Vladimir N. Melnikov, Sergey G. Krivoschekov, Tamara G. Komlyagina & Irina V. Karmakulova · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Nitric oxide is one of the important modulators of arterial tone. It is still unclear whether arterial stiffness depends upon NOS3 gene polymorphism in intron 4. The aim of this observational study was to test an association of central hemodynamic and arterial distensibility with...

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Effects of Ficus sycomorus Phenolic Extracts on the Activity of Hyaluronidase and Phospholipase A2 Enzymes of Echis ocellatus Venom

A. U. Hassan, M. S. Makeri, U. O. Ozojiofor & A. J. Alhassan · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Envenomation by snake is one of the most neglected public health problems in Nigeria, causing around 100,000 human deaths annually. It however remains a serious medical, economic and social problem. This research is aimed at evaluating the effects of F. sycomorus extract fraction...

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Effect of Gibberellic Acid on Seed Germination and Evaluation of Agrobacterium rhizogenes Strains for the Induction of "Hairy Roots" of Phyllanthus niruri Linn. (Phyllantaceae)

Florent Biduaya Mukeba, Gédéon Ngiala Bongo, Johnny Bopopi Mukoko, Freddy Otono Bulubulu, Myriam Mukadi Ngondo, Paulin Kapepula Mutwale, Odette Ngandu Kabena & Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Phyllanthus niruri L. is a medicinal plant from tropical regions with great pharmacognosic virtues scientifically proven. It is a rare herbaceous wild species in the dry season. Its use for the pharmaceutical industry requires a regular supply and it is independent of climatic ha...

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Relationship of Testicular Biometrics with Body Weight in Rams: A Slaughter House Study in Yobe State, Africa

Musa Isa Mabu, Jibrin Musa Mabu, Bello Abubakar Anka & Yunusa Saheed · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

The research was a slaughter house survey of a testicular biometrics in relation to body weight in Ram. A total of 100 samples (Testes) were collected from rams of age ranges of 1 – 3 years. The data collected on each animal include; breed, color, sex, age, scrotal circumference,...

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Spermatozoa Motility of Boer Buck Semen with Addition of Sweet Orange Essential Oil to Tris Yolk Extender

Sukma Aditya Sitepu, Zaituni Udin, . Jaswandi & . Hendri · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aims: The sweet orange essential oil contains antioxidants and antibacterials that can inhibit bacterial growth and prevent damage due to cold shock so that spermatozoa motility increases. Determine the effect of the addition sweet orange essential oil to tris yolk extender to sp...

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Genetic Profiling of Cynodon dactylon Species Using ISSR Markers and Its Pharmacological Activities

Chandrika S. Tanthry, Saswati Mandal & S. D. Shruthi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aim: Cynodon dactylon is a grass variety of the tropical and sub-tropical region belonging to the family Poaceae. In this study genetic profiling of 3 different varieties of Cynodon dactylon were done using ISSR primers. Methodology: Polymorphism patterns were observed by amplify...

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Bar Coding and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Millet Crop Species of Elusine Genus Using RAPD Markers

Aarti R. Desai, B. Ramya & S. D. Shruthi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aim: Millets are a group of highly variable small seeded grasses, grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. In this study, screening of crop primers with 8 genotypes of millet crop species belonging to genus Panicum, Eleusine, Echinochloa and Bra...

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Curative, Suppressive and Prophylactic Phyto-Medicinal Therapy/Synergistic Efficacy of Alstonia boonei/Capsicum frutescens Ethanolic Extracts against Plasmodium berghei (NK 65)/Salmonella typhi (ATCC 35723) Infected Swiss Albino Mice

Oludare Temitope Osuntokun & Isaac Tolulope Faniyi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

The purpose of this research work is to evaluates the medicinal activity of Alstonia boonei and Capsicum frutescens extracts for Prophylactic, Curative & Suppressive phytomedicinal therapy against  Plasmodium berghei (NK 65)/Salmonella typhi (ATCC 35723) Infected Swiss Albino...

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Recent Advances and Perspectives of Silver Nanotechnology in Surgery and Dentistry

Andrei Zbuchea, Carmen Chelmuş, Elina Teodorescu & Ştefan Milicescu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Over time, different silver preparations have maintained a sustained interest from the medical community. The article highlights the up-to-date knowledge on qualities, properties and applications of the colloidal silver in the field of surgery and dentistry. It aims to provide a...

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Effect of Foliar Application of Ginger (Zingiber officinales) on Shoot and Fruit Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis quen) of Egg Plant (Solanum melongena l. and Solanum gilo l.)

M. O. Nwachukwu, J. N. Azorji, P. C. Onyebuagu, R. I. A. Nnadozie & M. I. Izundu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

A field experiment was conducted to determine the effect of foliar application of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on shoot and fruit borer of eggplant Solanum melongena and Solanum gilo in Ihiagwa Owerri. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four treatments replicated four...

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Evaluation of the Ecotoxicity Potentials of E-Waste Using Selenastrum capricornutum (Microalga), Eisenia fetida (Earth Worm) and Allium cepa (Onion Bulb) as Bioindicators

Bright Obidinma Uba, Ebele Linda Okoye, Blessing Ginika Nweke & Chiamaka Perpetua Ibeneme · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2020

Aims: This research work was designed to evaluate the ecotoxicity potentials of e-waste using Selenastrum capricornutum, Eisenia fetida and Allium cepa as bioindicators. Study Design: Selenastrum capricornutum and Allium cepa bulbs were exposed for 72 h at concentration ranging f...

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