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Role of the Trp-disulfide Triads in the UV Light Induced Degradation of a Monoclonal Antibody scFv

Eszter Illyés, Stephanie Staelens, Vanhooren ., Hans Deckmyn, Ignace Hanssens & Zsuzsa Majer · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Aims: Proteins are targets for photodegradation due to absorption of incident light by endogenous chromophores, e.g aromatic side chains. In this work we study the role of Trp-disulfide triads in the light induced loss of immunoglobulin activity. Study Design: We investigated a s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/8453

Genetic Advance Prediction and Multivariate Analysis for Antioxidants and Agronomic Traits in Wheat

Lalehzar Ghaed-Rahimi & Bahram Heidari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: The Interrelationship of traits is important for structuring crop populations and modeling selection criteria for increasing grain yield. Aims: Assessing interrelationship of traits under drought stress and normal irrigation conditions. Study Design: Landrace varietie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8987

Molecular Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus Circulating in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Carriers in Côte d’Ivoire from 2010 to 2013

Doumbia Moussa, A. Kouassi M. Bengue, M. Dosso, D. Sevede & S. Kakou N. Gazoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: Africa and Asia remain the continent most affected by viral hepatitis B with more than1 million deaths per year. These deaths are due to complications such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Several studies have shown that the rate of progression of hepatitis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7851

Upland Rice and Dry Season Sorghum Production under Double Cropping Systems in a Tropical Semi-Arid Region

J. P. Mvondo-Awono, A. Boukong & H. Beyegue-Djonko · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: To investigate the influence of upland rice cultivar and dry season sorghum planting date on crop yield under rainfed double cropping systems as an option to increase cereal production for food security and income generation to farmers. Study Design: The experimental design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/9564

Non-surgical Management of Bilateral Ectropion in a 5 hours Old Collodion Baby: A Case Report

Kehinde Fasasi Monsudi, Abdulkabir Ayansiji Ayanniyi & Teslim Olatunde Lawal · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2014

Congenital bilateral upper eyelids eversion is rare clinical condition. However it is known to be associated with collodion baby, Down syndrome and children of black race. This condition responds well to early active conservative management. We reported a case of congenital bilat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2014/9533

Surgical Outcome of Exotropic Patients' Management; One Year Follow-up

Mohammad Reza Besharati, Masoud Reza Manaviat, Mohammad Hassan Lotfi, Mohammad Reza Shoja, Maryam Forouhari, Elahe Abbasi Shavazi & Samira Salimpur · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2014

Purpose: To find the surgical success rate and frequency of complications among patients with exotropia. Methods: This is a case series study on 102 exotropic patients who were managed surgically. They were followed up for 1 year post operation. Surgical techniques consisted one...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2014/7042

Electron Beam Irradiation of Resin Luting Agents - a Cytotoxic Evaluation on Dental Pulp Cells

Mithra N. Hegde, S. Shabin, Nidarsh D. Hegde, Shilpa S. Shetty, Suchetha Kumari & Ganesh Sanjeev · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of three resin luting agents Rely X luting cement, Rely X luting 2 cement and Clearfil SA luting cement before and after electron beam irradiation. Materials and Methods: Growth and maintenance of cell cultures of human...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7762

Evzi (Incentive) System in Education Department of Pakistan a Case Study of District Kohlu in Baluchistan

Muhammad Sulaman Ijaz & Anwaar Mohyuddin · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

This Anthropological research paper presents finding regarding the practice of Evzi system in the education department of district Kohlu of Baluchistan. Practice of evzi system deals with hiring of fake teacher to perform the duties of a government teacher at low wages. This rese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/6283

Effect of Gamma Irradiation Treatment and Storage on Physico-chemical, Microbial and Sensory Quality of Minimally Processed Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Mavis Owureku-Asare, Abraham Adu-Gyamfi, Joyce Agyei-Amponsah, Wisdom Selorm K. Agbemavor, John Bosco Adom-Mensah, Stanley Acquah, Enoch Quayson & Firibu Saalia · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of gamma irradiation dose on quality attributes of minimally processed pineapple. Study Design: Physico-chemical quality parameters such as Total Soluble Solids (TSS), Titratable Acidity (TA), pH, Total Sugars (TS), Reducing Sug...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/10361

Augmented Lagrangian Method for One Dimensional Optimal Control Problems Governed by Delay Differential Equation

O. C. Akeremale & O. Olotu · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

In this research, numerical solutions of continuous optimal control problems governed by linear damping evolution with delay and real coefficients are presented. The necessary conditions obtained from the knowledge of calculus of variation for optimal control problem constrained...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/8131

Influence of Flaxseed on Some Biochemical Factors, Antioxidant Activity and Expression of ABCG5 and ABCG8 Genes in the Liver of Diabetic Rat

Abbas Mohammadi, Nejad Mohammadi, Nader Najafi, Kazem Hasanpoor, Ramezan Ali Taheri, Farhad oubari & Ebrahim Abbasi Oshaghi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The aim of this experiment is to study the effect of flaxseed on lipid profile, antioxidant activity and ATP-cassette binding proteins G5 and G8 (ABCG5 and G8) levels in the liver of diabetic rat. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry and Physiology Resear...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8509

Comparative Study of Replacing Fluorescent Lamps by CFL and LED Lamps in Schools and Universities and Its Impact on the Environment and the Economy of the Country

Claude Ziad Bayeh & Ziad Bou Sakr · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

In countries of the third world such as Lebanon (case of this paper), the organizations, schools, institutes, universities, etc. are searching to economize as possible the price of installation of electrical systems such as light sources, equipment and other electrical devices wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/9641

Serum Magnesium Levels in Women with Breast Cancer in Benin City, Nigeria

K. Atoe, J. O. Idemudia & O. Eboreime · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Abstracts     Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the serum magnesium levels of patients with breast cancer and apparently healthy people without the disease. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/5041

Performance and Visitor’s Satisfaction of Recreation Facilities in Akure Metropolis: A Veritable Tool for Impacts Studies in Undp Mdg’s Cities in Nigeria

S. O. Oladeji & O. O. Adedapo · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Performance of recreational centers and level of satisfaction derived by participants are considered as veritable tool to explore the economic and social impacts of recreational activities on the host communities in UNDP MDG’s cities. This research work was undertaken in four of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/9136

Physico-chemical Quality of Drinking Water in New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria

J. C. Nnaji & S. Omotugba · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

The study assesses the physico-chemical parameters and metal concentrations in drinking water from different sources in New Bussa, Niger State, North Central Nigeria. Triplicate Water samples were collected from 12 sampling points located all over the town including a well, boreh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/7289