Aims: Investigation on the phosphotransferase activity of two non-specific acid phosphatases (EC 3.1.3.2) designated as AP1 and AP2, previously isolated from breadfruit (Artocarpus communis) seeds for further biotechnological and industrial applications. Methodology: Transphospho...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i230088
The current study was focused on factorial design based bench-scale production of collagenase by Pseudomonas sp. Chemical and fermentation conditions including medium components (carbon, nitrogen, and growth supplements) were optimized. The medium containing sucrose, tryptone and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i230085
Aim: For vegetable oil produce in Nigeria to be competitive in the international market and suitable for downstream applications. The Microbiological and Physicochemical Characteristic of oils are amongst the most important properties that must be studied. Study Design: The study...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i230086
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production in rain fed regions of Africa is mostly affected by intermittent drought of different duration and intensity. Improvement of groundnuts for drought tolerance could increase production in drought prone areas. Therefore, this study aimed a...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i230087
The antioxidant effects besides anticancer activities of Musca domestica, Lucilia sericata and Chrysomya albiceps maggots extracts against human liver carcinoma (HepG-2) and human colon carcinoma (HCT-116) were investigated. Two kinds of extracts, crude and chitosan nanoparticles...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i130084
Aim: In this study antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect of ethanolic extract of Quisqualis indica leaves was evaluated. Study Design: In-vitro analysis of Quisqualis indica leaf extract. Place and Duration of Study: Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, G...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i130082
The study was designed to investigate the antioxidant and antitoxicological potential of Sesamum indicum Linn seed (benni seed) oil on hypercholesterolemic rat. Albino rats weighing between 120-130 g were divided into two groups, group 1, was fed with normal ra...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i130083
Participatory farmers’ selection of preferred lablab bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet) was conducted in Moshi Rural, Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania to identify farmers preferred traits and accessions. An experimental plot was laid down in augmented block design where a total of...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i130081
In vitro antagonistic study using dual culture technique was carried out at Advanced Plant Pathology Laboratory, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria to assess the potential capability of Trichoderma harzianum as a biocontrol agent against Aspergillus niger isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v21i130080
M. G. Minoué Kuum, A. Fotio Lambou, G. Atsang A. Kiki, M. T. Bella Ndzana, B. A. Keugni, B. Moukette Moukette, C. Mezui, P. D. Dzeufiet Djomeni & T. Dimo·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Aims: The present research was carried out to investigate the anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic potential of aqueous extract of Albizia ferruginea stem bark. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal Biology and Physiology (Animal Physiology Laboratory), Facult...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i330079
Background: Although chloroquine (CQ) has been officially replaced with artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) as first line drug for the treatment of malaria in Nigeria since 2005, a lot of people still believe that chloroquine is more effective chiefly because of the decline in...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i330078
Aim: To evaluate the effect of illegal crude oil refining activities on soil microorganisms using standard microbiological methods. Study Design: This study employs laboratory experimental design, statistical analysis of the data and interpretation. Place and Duration of Study: ...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i330077
The preventive abilities of some Nigerian higher fungi; Pleurotus pulmonarius, Fomes lignosus, Lentinus subnudus, Termitomyces robustus, Pleurotus tuber-regium collected from wood substrates, and the combined extracts (40 mg/mL) were studied against malaria parasite, Plasmodium b...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i330076
Eduardo Henrique Bredda, Patrícia Caroline Molgero Da Rós, Guilherme Arantes Pedro, Heizir Ferreira de Castro & Messias Borges Silva·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Introduction: Microalgal lipids have a wide range of applications, from biodiesel manufacture in the energy industry to the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids for the pharmaceutical industry. Microalgal lipid productivity and quality, however, vary greatly depending on cul...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i330075
The Green Revolution, which promotes the extensive use of chemicals for improved productivity has witnessed enormous setbacks. Numerous small poorly equipped and very low-income farmers are unable to gain access to the new production means. As their income opportunities shrink, f...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230074