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Effect of the Base of the Shoe Heel on Postural Stability During Walking in Women
Falola Jean-Marie,
Koussihouèdé Fifamè Eudia Nadège,
Falola Stève Marjelin Donan,
Avossevou Yves Gabriel,
Bio Nigan Issiako,
Dansou Houndjovi Pierre
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2015
Pages:
167-170
Received:
23 March 2015
Accepted:
9 April 2015
Published:
21 July 2015
Abstract: The high-heeled shoes are the cause of slips and falls while walking. Objective: To determine the shape of the base of the heel of the shoe to a stabilization of the locomotor pattern of walking. Materials and Methods: Fifteen young women had normal-weighted market shoes without heel and with heels of 5.08 cm; 7.6 cm and 10 cm. Each shoe were associated three square bases whose sides were: small: 1.5 cm; average: 3 cm wide and 5.3 cm. Results: Significant differences between the kinematic parameters were only for small and medium bases. There was no significant difference between the large base and the heel without shoes. The base of the heel of the shoe that stabilizes the locomotor pattern of walking is one that is large and whose side is equal to 5.3 cm. This value represents the heel of the foot width of the subject.
Abstract: The high-heeled shoes are the cause of slips and falls while walking. Objective: To determine the shape of the base of the heel of the shoe to a stabilization of the locomotor pattern of walking. Materials and Methods: Fifteen young women had normal-weighted market shoes without heel and with heels of 5.08 cm; 7.6 cm and 10 cm. Each shoe were assoc...
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Diversity and Anti-microbial Activities of Actinomycetes Associated with Three Species of Lichens
Yi Jiang,
Xinyu Wang,
Guiding Li,
Qinyuan Li,
Chengbin Liu,
Xiu Chen,
Lisong Wang,
Yong Li,
Chenglin Jiang
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2015
Pages:
171-177
Received:
6 July 2015
Accepted:
14 July 2015
Published:
28 July 2015
Abstract: In order to find new actinomycete resources for discovering new drug leads, the actinomycete associated with lichens was studied. Three species of lichen samples were collected from 3 locations of Yunnan. Actinomycetes in the samples were isolated with 11 media, and identified with 16S rRNA gene sequence procedures. Bacteria of two of the three species were sequenced by using 454 pyrosequencing. The results of both pure culture and 454 pyrosequencing were analyzed and compared. Anti-microbial activities of pure cultural strains were determined with agar diffusion methods. 17 genera of actinobacteria were isolated and identified from Lepraria yunnaniana, and 10 genera of them were exclusive. 12 genera were isolated and identified from Punctelia borreria, and 4 genera of them were exclusive. 11 genera were isolated and identified from Parmotrema austrosinense, and 5 genera were exclusive. Total 28 genera were isolated and identified from the three lichens. Streptomyces, Rhodococcus and Nocardia were distributed widely in the three species of lichens. The results from 454 pyrosequencing revealed total 567 taxa of bacteria were detected; the phylum actinobacteria of them had 107, and was 19%. The phylum Actinobacteria from Lepraria yunnaniana had 99, and from Punctelia borreri had 92. Taxonomic positions of 33 taxa belonging to the phylum Actinobacteria were not identified by using the method. These results showed that the diversity of actinomycetes associated with the three lichens was complex and different from each other. 20%, 19%, 12%, 17%, 9%, and 11 % actinomycete strains had anti-microbial activities against Bacillus subtilis subsp. Subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus subsp. Aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Candida albicans respectively. There are 30,000 species of lichens on the earth. Diversity of lichen-associated actinomycetes was very rich, and the anti-microbial activities were higher. Therefore lichen-associated actinomycetes are an important source for discovering new drug leads.
Abstract: In order to find new actinomycete resources for discovering new drug leads, the actinomycete associated with lichens was studied. Three species of lichen samples were collected from 3 locations of Yunnan. Actinomycetes in the samples were isolated with 11 media, and identified with 16S rRNA gene sequence procedures. Bacteria of two of the three spe...
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Artificial Cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi Medicinal Mushroom) Using Different Sawdusts as Substrates
Subarna Roy,
Miskat Ara Akhter Jahan,
Kamal Kanta Das,
Saurab Kishore Munshi,
Rashed Noor
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2015
Pages:
178-182
Received:
12 July 2015
Accepted:
28 July 2015
Published:
5 August 2015
Abstract: Ganoderma lucidum is a kind of medicinal mushroom possessing anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, antioxidant and other biological traits which render it to be used as medicinal herbs to combat against variety of diseases. Present study was designed to implement a suitable method for artificial cultivation of G. lucidum in polypropylene bags with variety of cheap and readily available substrates. Sawdusts of five woods (Swietenia mahagoni, Dipterocarpus turbinatus, Tectona grandis, Gmelina arborea and Michelia champaca) were used as substrates and each was supplemented with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and either rice or wheat bran for cultivation. T. grandis, G. arborea and M. champaca were not found to provoke the further extension of mycelial growth and hence the growth was stunted. On the contrary, S. mahagoni and D. turbinatus were noticed to impart comparatively good yield with biological efficiency. Wheat bran was found to be more efficient as supplement than rice bran. However, S. mahagoni supplemented with wheat bran provided the best yield of mushroom among the substrates which took 6 days, 33 days and 60 days for the mycelial growth, primordial formation and harvesting, consecutively with the subsequent yields of 235.2 g/kg and biological efficiency of 7.6%.
Abstract: Ganoderma lucidum is a kind of medicinal mushroom possessing anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, antioxidant and other biological traits which render it to be used as medicinal herbs to combat against variety of diseases. Present study was designed to implement a suitable method for artificial cultivation of G. lucidum in polypropylen...
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Protective Potentials of Brown Chicken Eggshell against Potassium Bromate Effect on Testicular Functional Indices in Wistar Rats
Charles Obiora Nwonuma,
Emenike Onyebum Irokanulo,
Owa Olugbenga Stephen,
Ucheabba Destinee Esther
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2015
Pages:
183-189
Received:
19 June 2015
Accepted:
29 June 2015
Published:
19 August 2015
Abstract: Potassium bromate, a common ingredient in bakery industry, serves as leaven in flour dough. However previous studies have demonstrated that potassium bromate is toxic. This study evaluated the effect of eggshell powder solution (ESPS) on the testicular indices in Wistar rats administered with potassium bromate. Twenty Wistar rats weighing between 200-250 g were randomly grouped into 5: A, B, C, D and E; with 4 rats per group. Group A served as the positive control and was administered with 1ml of 10 mg/kg body weight of potassium bromate solution Group B served as the negative control which was administered with 1ml of distilled water. Groups C, D and E were administered with 1ml each of 200, 300 and 400 mg/kg body weight of ESPS respectively reconstituted in distilled water in addition to 1ml of 10 mg/kg body weight of potassium bromate. The treatment was carried out successively for 28 days before the animals were sacrificed 24 hours after the last day of treatment and their testes, harvested. Biochemical tests to evaluate the testicular function using UV/VIS spectrometer and histological tests on the testicular homogenate and tissues respectively were carried out. The result showed significant decrease (P<0.05) in the total protein, the superoxide dismutase activity (SOD) and malondialdhyde (MDA). Contrary, there was a significant increase (P<0.05) in the Reduced glutathione (GSH) and testicular glycogen of the test rats. The histopathology result showed normal germ cells at lower doses of the ESPS. This experiment showed marked reduction in the lipid peroxidation in rats’ testes given ESPS at a lower dose
Abstract: Potassium bromate, a common ingredient in bakery industry, serves as leaven in flour dough. However previous studies have demonstrated that potassium bromate is toxic. This study evaluated the effect of eggshell powder solution (ESPS) on the testicular indices in Wistar rats administered with potassium bromate. Twenty Wistar rats weighing between 2...
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Influence of Beta-2-Adrenergic Receptor Gln27Glu Polymorphism on the Autonomic Heart Rate Modulation in Young Sedentary and Physically Active Women
Rebelo Ana Cristina Silva,
Melo Aryanne Batista Soares,
Salviati Mariana Rodrigues,
Verlengia Rozangela,
Vale Arthur Ferreira Do,
Nogueira Yanley Lucio,
Tamburús Nayara Yamada,
Kunz Vandeni Clarice,
Silva Ester Da
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2015
Pages:
190-196
Received:
12 August 2015
Accepted:
17 August 2015
Published:
29 August 2015
Abstract: Background: Studies have shown an interaction between the autonomic heart rate (HR) modulation and genetic polymorphisms. Nevertheless, it is yet unclear how a particular genetic polymorphism may determine a pattern of autonomic HR control, especially regarding the role of physical exercise. The objective was to investigate the influence of of Beta-2-Adrenergic (β2-AR) Gln27Glu polymorphisms and exercise on HRV of young Brazilian women. Methods: The group was selected as Sedentary Group (SG; n = 88) and physically Active Group (AG; n = 99). The β2-AR polymorphisms were analyzed using PCR-RFLP. The amplicons were subjected to electrophoresis on a 10% acrylamide gel and stained with ethidium bromide. The HR was registered in real time for 15 minutes, in the supine-position. The heart rate variability (HRV) was analysed using Shannon’s entropy (SE), conditional entropy (complexity index [CInd] and normalized CInd [NCI]), and symbolic analysis (0V%, 1V%, 2LV%, and 2ULV%). Statistical analysis: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Fisher's Least. Results: AG presented higher values for SE and 2ULV%, and lower values for 0V% when compared to SG (p<0.05). There was no significant difference of any index among genotypes both from the complexity and symbolic analysis. The interaction between genotype and exercise did not significantly affect HRV. Conclusion: These results do not support the concept that the β2-AR Gln27Glu polymorphisms affects the HRV indexes in physically active or sedentary women.
Abstract: Background: Studies have shown an interaction between the autonomic heart rate (HR) modulation and genetic polymorphisms. Nevertheless, it is yet unclear how a particular genetic polymorphism may determine a pattern of autonomic HR control, especially regarding the role of physical exercise. The objective was to investigate the influence of of Beta...
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