Aims: Lipases (triacylglycerol acylhydrolase EC 3.1.1.3) are enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of triacylglycerol at the oil-water interface to release glycerol and free fatty acids. In this study culture conditions and nutrient source modification studies were carried out on...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9879
Aims: The problem addressed in this paper, was to reduce the number of sieves in order to propose appropriate methodologies for the estimations of abundance, secondary production, community composition and structure of benthic fauna associated to a Zostera marina meadow. Therefor...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/8508
Aim: The current research was designed to evaluate the biological and antioxidant activities of Chrysanthemum coronarium. Methodology: Two main experiments were designed to evaluate the biological activity of ethanolic extract Chrysanthemum coronarium first one concerned with hep...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/10112
Ma. Elena Ramírez, Claudia Hernández Aguilar, Aquiles Carballo Carballo, Flavio Arturo Domínguez Pacheco & J. Apolinar Mejía Contreras·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
In order to know the feasibility of using physical methods such as pre-sowing treatment and evaluated infield for maize production in agrosystems with moisture and inputs limitations, five varieties were used: “HS-2”, “CP-20”, “Promesa”, “HT-Precoz”, “CPV-20”, and “Criollo de Min...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9326
Olga Simionescu, Mariana Grigore, Florentina Furtunescu, Dana Minca, Virginia Chitu & Mariana Costache·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Background: Eye colour can be a predictive factor for skin cancer. Several iris colour classification scales have been described, but are not widely accepted. Further investigation of the relationship between the iris and skin cancer requires a valid and reliable instrument for i...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9906
Francisco Prado Reis, Cybele Maria Bomfim Santos, Igor Prado Oliveira, Debora Dias Barreto, Vera Lúcia Correa Feitosa & José Aderval Aragão·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Introduction: The posterolateral region of the leg and dorsolateral as well as the and medial region of the lateral side of the foot are usually described as innervated by the sural nerve. This nerve is of great importance in neurosurgery, plastic surgery and peripheral nerves gr...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/10020
Objectives: Determining the association between RDW and the two widely used markers of inflammation; ESR and hs-CRP. Materials and Methods: The laboratory tests including CBC, ESR, and hs-CRP were performed on 984 subjects, and the results were recorded. The association between R...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9651
Hajaj Hajjeh, Mazen Salman, Ruba Abuamsha, Mohamad Abueid, Mohammad Jawabreh, Abd-Almonem Hawamda & Basima Abu Rumaileh·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Olive Leaf Spot (OLS) or peacock disease is one of the most destructive diseases on olive trees in many parts of the world. The disease is caused by the fungus Spilocaea oleagina and can reduce the growth and yield of olive trees (Olea eurapaea L.). Investigations were carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9845
Aims: The study aimed to investigate the length-weight relationships for five fish species (Capoeta baliki, Capoeta sieboldii, Squalius cephalus, Silurus glanis and Esox lucius). Place and Duration of Study: Samples were caught by trammel nets from the Sakarya River, in the north...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7513
Purpose: The aim was to assess the compatibility of different multipurpose solutions (MPSs) with one type of silicone hydrogel (SiH) contact lens by, assessing the changes in both ultraviolet (UV) and visible light transmissibility of the hydrogel lens caused by the MPSs. Methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7934