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Production of New Delhi Metallo Beta Lactamase 1 (NDM-1) in Carbapenem Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Imo State, Nigeria

Anekwe Ifeoma Ijeoma, Chikwendu Chinwe Ifenyinwa, Ekperechi Sabinus Amadi & Ihenetu Francis Chukwuebuka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Carbapenems are the beta-lactams of choice for treating infections caused by multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae and are also regarded as a last resort for the treatment of potentially fatal health-care-associated infections. However, carbapenem resistance has been widely...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101638

Total Syntheses of Chloropupukeananin and Its Related Natural Products

Takahiro Suzuki · Organics · 2022

Chloropupukeananin is a natural product that inhibits HIV-1 replication and has antitumor activity. Its structure consists of a chlorinated tricyclo[4.3.1.03,7]decane core skeleton with an array of highly oxidized multifunctional groups. In the biosynthesis of chloropupukeananin,...

Open access Research Article 10.3390/org3030023

Isolation and Enzymatic Activity of Thermo-tolerant Bacteria from Waste Dumpsites in Umudikeand Environs

C. N. Obi, B. O. Ihuoma & S. Ike · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

The research studied the isolation of thermo-tolerant bacteria with enzymatic activity from waste dumpsites. 30 soil samples were collected using sterile spatular into sterile universal bottles, labelled and taken to the laboratory analyses. The soil samples were serially diluted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i1230363

Characterisation of Some Selected Bacterial Isolates from Vegetable Oil Contaminated Soil

B. M. Popoola & A. A. Olanbiwoninu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Microbial lipases occupy a place of prominence among biocatalysts and are often used for various biotechnological applications. Because of huge variation in applications, the availability of lipases with specific characteristics is still a limiting factor. There is therefore need...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i230294

Comparative Study of the Alkylsulphatase Activity of Bacteria Found in Soil Contaminated with Detergent in Ondo State, Nigeria

D. J. Arotupin, A. K. Onifade & A. Yusuf · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: To isolate, characterise and identify detergent degrading bacteria from the detergent contaminated soil in Ondo State, Nigeria and also to compare and quantify enzyme production and biodegrading potentials of each of the bacterial isolate.                                    ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/43167

Assessment of Surfactant Degrading Potential of Fungal Isolates from Detergent Contaminated Soil in Ondo State, Nigeria

D. J. Arotupin, A. K. Onifade & A. Yusuf · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aim: To isolate and identify fungal flora from the detergent contaminated soil in Ondo State, Nigeria and also to evaluate biodegrading potentials of the potent isolates by comparing and quantifying their enzyme activity.                                     Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/43218

Effect of Dietary Energy and Protein Level and Enzyme Supplementation on Performance and Egg Quality Traits of Laying Hens

Mehran Torki, Mohammad Ehsani & Mohammad Zarei · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The present study was conducted to determine effect of dietary energy and protein level and enzyme supplementation on performance and egg quality traits of laying hens. Study Design: A total of 96 Lohman LSL-Lite laying hens (66 weeks of age) were randomly divided in 16 cag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5651

Isolation and Identification of Glucose Oxidase Hyper Producing Strain of Aspergillus niger

Ikram Ul Haq, Ali Nawaz, Hamid Mukhtar & Waseem Ahmed · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: Glucose oxidase is an enzyme with large scale applications in various industries. It is also used in several diagnostic kits which makes it medically important as well. Our aim was to isolate indigenous glucose oxidase hyper producing strain of Aspergillus niger from differ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/3082