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Impact of Secondary Metabolism on Therapeutic Efficacy of Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Medicinal plants constitute main resource base of almost all the traditional healthcare systems. Most of the herbal drugs produced currently in majority of the developing countries lack proper quality specification and standards. Both the raw drugs and the finished herbal products manufactured contain complex mixtures of organic compounds, such as fatty acids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, glycosides, saponins, tannins, terpenes, etc. The quality of the finished product is based on …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh
Abstract: The knowledge base of pharmacotherapy is changing. Even five decades ago, rural people used to visit folk healers for traditional medication mostly obtained from the roots and leaves of the remote plants. Bangladesh, a country of a fertile land, has a rich flora of medicinal plants. Around 5000 angiosperm plant species are identified and researchers are continuously working with them. And also, their impeccable contribution toward medicinal science is also …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Prediction of Functional Parameters of Vegetable Stem Solid Waste Degradation Using Taylor’s Variable Model
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to monitor, predict and simulate the functional parameters of vegetable stem solid waste degradation using Taylor’s variable model. Data obtained from the experimental research work was transformed and resolved using Laplace transformation upon the degradation of vegetable stem solid waste. The specific rate of vegetable stem solid waste, maximum specific rate and the disassociation constant rate were evaluated in terms Michaeli’s Menten and Linear method using …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Chemical Contaminants and Pollution in the Measurable Life of Dhaka City
Abstract: Environmental pollution and food contamination are as old as the civilization itself. It is the consequence of the development of civilization, over utilization of nature, industrialization, and, in fact, a price for the progress. It is highly prominent in Dhaka city. Purpose of the Study: Brief review of chemical-induced pollution and contamination, their consequences and control. Materials and Methods: Comprehensive literature search followed by consulting healthcare professionals about environmental pollution …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Classification of Brain Tumor with Statistical Analysis of Texture Parameter Using a Data Mining Technique
Abstract: The objective of this research is to investigate the abnormal images of brain having diseases of brain tumors using machine learning tool and to measure their texture which involves shape, intensity and texture parameter of brain. All of these images were run by the machine learning tool and compared these results with the normal image of brain. If there was abnormality located in the data, it was noted and further …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Water Purification
Abstract: DNA hydrogels have been demonstrated as versatile catalysts, potential adsorbents, sensors and immobilization carriers of bioactive molecules. They are a type of tenuous, semiflexible polymeric network that consists of precisely designed synthetic nucleotide strands as chemical or physical cross-linkers. Hydrogels have been widely studied due to their improved physicochemical properties and used as antibacterial platforms, wastewater pollutants, adsorbents and drug deliverers. Because of their biocompatibility and the ability to mix …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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In Vitro Evaluation of Bioremediation Capacity of a Commercial Probiotic, Bacillus clausii, for Chromium (VI) and Lead (II) Toxicity
Abstract: Heavy metals cause disastrous effects on any living organisms. Probiotics have the ability to reduce metal toxicity. Commercial probiotics having bioremediation capacity can use these bacteria as an alternative to conventional remediation methods. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals including chromium (VI) (Cr [VI]) and lead (II) (Pb [II]) causes fatal toxicity in humans. Some naturally occurring bacterial species, such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, contribute their role in bioremediation of these …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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An Overview on Cannabis and its Medical Applications
Abstract: Today, cannabis plant is raising interest in medical field due to its potential applications, for example, in antitumor drugs, to treat inflammation, cell proliferation, and cell survival. Cannabinoid receptors have a major role in the mechanism of cancer therapy. But in spite of its advantages in medical field, it has some disadvantages also. Due to lack of proper information, it may cause severe side effects. This paper reviews recent work …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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High-Performance Thin-Layer Chirography Detection of Ethambutol
Abstract: Ethambutol belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 1, 2 amino alcohols. Being a medication, it is primarily used to treat tuberculosis. Its route of administration is oral. It is readily absorbed by gastrointestinal tract and 50% excreted unchanged by urine. Capacity of protein binding is 20–30%. It is antitubercular agent i.e. inhibiting the synthesis of spermidine in myobacteria also inhibits the transfer of mycolic acids into cell …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–33 Read article
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Category Specific Semantic knowledge in Neuro-typical Participants and Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to test category specific semantic knowledge in neuro-typical participants and persons diagnosed with cognitive impairment (mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia). A total of 91 (80 neuro typical, 5 persons with dementia and 6 persons with MCI). Neuro-typical participants could perform better compared to persons with cognitive impairment. Participants with MCI performed better compared to persons with dementia. Semantic knowledge is assumed to …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Role of Bioactive Compounds on Protein Utilization in Ruminants: A Review
Abstract: Insufficient nutrition is the primary drive of low productivity by ruminants. These insufficiencies can be corrected by supplementation with high-density feeds and locally available tree legumes. These tree legumes contain various types of bioactive compounds, which can be defined as secondary plant metabolites (PSM) that are extra nutritional substances having pharmacological or toxicological effects in man and animals. Besides the primary biosynthetic, the secondary metabolites are also produced within the …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Signs of Approaching Parturition, Stages of Parturition, Hormonal Cascade of Parturition and Cause of Dystocia in Domestic Animals: An Overview
Abstract: Parturition encompasses the various physiological processes involved in the birth of young ones. Parturition is a physiological and hormonal cascade process by which pregnant uterus delivers foetus and foetal membranes at the end of normal length of gestation or pregnancy. Domestic animals vary in their pregnancy period as well as signs of parturition. Canine species are unique in their pre- and peri-parturient event occurring during pregnancy and parturition. The imminent …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Bullous Lung Disease – A Review
Abstract: Bullous lung disorder is a malfunction featured by the presence of bullae in one or both the lung fields, with typically normal intervening lung, but the case of bullous emphysema is the presence of bullae in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is observed by the presence of centrilobular emphysema in the nonbullous lung. The major technique used to assess the bullae formed in Lungs is by …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Bioremediation of Oil-Spilled Sites through Seeding Naturally Adapted Pseudomonas putida
Abstract: In the present study, crude oil degradation was analyzed using isolated bacterial strains. These bacterial strains were isolated from the crude-oil-contaminated soil sample. All the isolates were identified as species of Pseudomonas, in which the Pseudomonas putida P11 and LP1 demonstrated a strong ability to degrade kerosene, gasoline, diesel, engine oil and crude oil. Bioremediation for oil spill cleanup was analyzed by the inoculation of P. putida with the addition …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Antimicrobial Activity of Waste Pulp of Citrus sinensis and Citrus limetta
Abstract: An antimicrobial is a substance which kills or inhibits the growth of different types of micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi or protozoans. Citrus fruit products act as antimicrobial agents against the bacteria and the fungus. Citrus fruits belong to the family Rutaceae. The main objective was to determine the antimicrobial activity of Citrus sinensis waste pulp and to determine the antimicrobial activity of Citrus limetta waste pulp. The citrus pulp …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Vesicular–Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Association Alleviates Antioxidant Activity of Bacopa monnieri
Abstract: Methanol extract of Bacopa leaves and ascorbic acid showed a significant scavenging of p < 0.05. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of vesicular–arbuscular mycorrhiza treatment on antioxidant activity of Bacopa monnieri. Mycorrhiza spores were added to the plants at different time intervals and the plants were categorized as T1, T2, T3 and T4 according to treatments. T1 plants are control, while T2, T3 and T4 plants received …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Local Oil Palm Fibre Dried in Dark Environment for Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: The research work was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment for bioremediation of crude oil polluted loamy soil. Experimental analysis was conducted to examine the characteristics of the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment on the degradation of the crude oil in loamy soil. Gas Chromatograph (GC) made of x-ray fluorescence spectrometer was used in the analysis …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Photonic Crystals – A Review
Abstract: Photonic crystals are periodically arrayed electromagnetic media, commonly having possessing photonic band gaps: ranges of frequency in which light cannot propagate through the structure. This periodicity, where the length scale is proportional to the wavelength of light in the band gap, is the electromagnetic analogue of a crystalline atomic lattice, where the latter acts on the electron wave function to make the familiar band gaps, semiconductors, and so on, of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Use of Micro- and Nanobubble in Waste Water Treatment Technology – Review
Abstract: ABSTRACT The environmental nanotechnology is a technical discipline which research features of natural and man-made nanomaterials, applications, techniques for their characterization, integration processes and transformation into ecosystems. Microbubbles have the capability to change the normal characteristic of water. The microbubbles (MBs) have diameter more than 100 μm, the micro-nanobubbles (MNBs) have diameter between 1 to 100 μm and the nanobubbles (NBs) have diameter less than 1 μm within the fluid …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Features of Nanoflotation Technique – A Review
Abstract: ABSTRACT Flotation method is majorly availed in two sectors: mining industry (for separation of metal ores) and in wastewater treatment process (both for municipal and industrial wastewaters) for separation of suspended solids, emulsions, chemical sludge or excess sludge. Traditional flotation relies on floating of solids (mainly suspended solids) on the top of the liquid by air bubbles (in conventional process they have and average diameter of 100–300 μm). Better separation …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article