Enhancement of Bone Formation by Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Released from Poly (L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) Microsphere An appropriate carrier acting as a sustained delivery vehicle for bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) is required for the maximal clinical effectiveness of the...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12949
Aim: Sequel to the report that Ficus sur ethanol leaves extract (FELE) has anti-diarrheal property and has been used in some parts of Nigeria for the treatment of the disease, this work examined the effect of Ficus sur ethanol leaves extract (FELE) on gastrointestinal motility....
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/11919
Lipase Production by Fungal Isolates Grown in Palm Oil Mill Effluent Aims: The present work is aimed at determining the optimum conditions of pH, temperature and nitrogen concentration for lipase production by Candida rugosa and Geotrichum candidum in POME. Methodology: Five mil...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12854
Study on Flowering Time SSR Marker RM 248 in Traditional Rice Accessions in Sri Lanka Aims: To study the diversity of flowering time locus RM248 in some traditional rice cultivars in Sri Lanka and compare it with days to flowering of studied rice cultivars. Study Design: A field...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12569
In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Crude Tannins Isolated from the Stem Bark of Annona senegalensis The aim of this study is to determine the antimicrobial activity of crude tannins from the stem bark of Annona senegalensis on some diarrhoea causing bacteria strains. The study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/11885
Utilization of Genetic Algorithm to Optimize Biogas Production from Livestock Waste to Use in a CHP Plant in Agricultural Farms The optimization of biogas production with respect to external influences and various process disturbances is essential for efficient plant operation. H...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12755
Antibacterial Activity of Ocimum gratissimum (Nchu-Anwu) and Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter-Leaf) Antibacterial Activity of Ocimum gratissimum (Nchu-Anwu) and Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter-Leaf) This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Ocimum gratissimum an...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/11995
Aims: The focus of this study was to isolate and to identify microorganisms possessing an antibacterial activity followed by a partial purification of their extracts. Study Design: Screening and identification of bacteria with an antibacterial effect were performed and active sub...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/13406
Assessment of Roof Harvested Rainwater in Parts of Anambra State for Environmental Pollution Monitoring Questions have been raised about the quality of roof harvested rainwater which has been shown to be temporally and spatially variable and at times not in compliance with drinki...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/11876
Aims: Evaluate the in vitro effects of essential oils and water extracts of Laurus nobilis, Rosmarinus officinalis, Mentha suaveolens and Fraxinus angustifolia on the growth of Anabaena cylindrica and Chlorella vulgaris. Study Design: Experimental research. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12898
In vitro and in silico Approach to Evaluate the Urease and Collagenase Inhibitory Activity of Embilica officinalis Gaertn Fruit Aim: The key virulent factors of bacteria are enzymes. Urease and collagenase enzyme play a vital role in pathogenesis of wide array of bacterial strain...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12339
In Vivo Safety Assessment of the Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacterium Bacillus cereus RS87 and Rhizo-product Aims: To assess the acute toxicity and skin irritation potential of a rhizobacterium Bacillus cereus RS87 and the rhizo-product in rats and rabbits. Study Design: Adult...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/13507
Studies on Immobilization of Cutinases from Thermobifida fusca on Glutaraldehyde Activated Chitosan Beads Aims: To evaluate and optimize the activity and stability performance of two recombinant cutinases of Thermobifida fusca, Cut1 and Cut2 on glutaraldehyde activated chitosan...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12558
Physicochemical, Trace Metal Analysis and Fatty Acid Profile of Python regius Fat Physicochemical properties, metal analysis and fatty acid profile were carried out on Python regius fat with a view to ascertaining the immense therapeutic claim by traditional medical practitioners...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/11677
Aims: To study the diversity of traditional rice genotypes in Sri Lanka using cluster analysis and principle component analysis. Study Design: The experiment was carried out using one hundred rice genotypes with six modern rice cultivars and ninety four traditional rice cultivar...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12547