The polymorphism in the factor X lll A-submit gene (F X lll val 34 Leu) has been recongized as a risk factor for primary intracerebral hemorrahge (pich). In addition, F X lll valu 34 leu has a significant ethnic heterogenty. Objective: To study the possible role of a common mutat...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/23834
Aim: This study assesses the phytochemical profiles, toxicity and anti-nutrient properties of two indigenous vegetables, Cleome gynandra and Solanum nigrum. Methodology: Aerial parts of S. nigrum and C. gynandra collected from wild populations were extracted in water and methanol...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/25164
Two biocontrol agents, Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis proved their high antagonistic effect against wide spectrum of plant pathogens in many previous works, two commercially formulated bio agents products, Plant guard (Trichoderma harzianum) and Rhizo–N ...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24985
Aim: To explore the possibility of using Mango (Mangifera indica) seed kernel as an alternative to glucose in the production of biodegradable plastic (polyhydroxyalkanoate) using soil isolated Bacillus megaterium. Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/25112
Aim: The present study was conducted to evaluate the antifungal activity of camel faeces on some pathogenic fungi. Study Design: This is a descriptive evaluation study. Methodology: Camel faeces was extracted following Harborne method using organic solvents. Organic extracts besi...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24744
Aim: An attempt has been made to document the ethnobotanical values of the fruits of G. xanthochymus in and around the Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR) forest and evaluate the nutritional, phytochemical and antimicrobial potential of fruit extracts of G....
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/25244
O. T. Agbebi, C. J. Echefu, I. O. Adeosun, A. H. Ajibade, E. A. Adegbite, A. O. Adebambo, M. B. Ilori, S. O. Durosaro & A. B. Ajibike·Biotechnology Journal International·2016
Aim: The aims are to study the genetic diversity and population structure of Tilapia fish species in Nigeria using mtDNA D-loop region and time divergence of these various groups of fish to give a baseline information for fish management and conservation programs. Methodology: B...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/25470
Tabassum Mumtaz, Mitra Mohammadi, Lian- Ngit Yee, Suraini Abd-Aziz, Phang Lai Yee, Hidayah Ariffin, Yoshihito Shirai & Mohd Ali Hassan·Biotechnology Journal International·2016
Aims: In this study, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) or PHBV, a short chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) production by a local isolate Comamonas sp. EB172 using 500 g/L mixed organic acids were investigated in 10 L and 150 L stirred tank bioreactors based on c...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24684
The latest brain researches are showing the relevance of glia in cognitive processes like learning and memory. One of the main problems related to this type of investigations is about complexity: there are between 10 and 40 times more glia than neurons in the central nervous sys...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24792
F. A. Orji, E. N. Dike, A. K. Lawal, A. O. Sadiq, F. Fashola, Y. L. Suberu, A. C. Famotemi, B. Ita, A. I. Ugbana, A. O. Adefiranye, E. E. Itoandon & G. N. Elemo·Biotechnology Journal International·2016
The production of cellulase from Aspergillus flavus isolated from Brewers’ Spent Grain (BSG) undergoing bio-deterioration was carried out using solid state fermentation method. Out of a total of four fungal isolates with cellulase producing potentials, Aspergillus flavus with a c...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24882