Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017

  • Screening of Indigenous Bacterial Isolates from Dawadawa (African Locust Beans) in North Central Nigeria

    Oyetola Moradeke Toyosi, Agarry Olubunmi, Oyetola Simeon

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 67-72
    Received: 8 September 2017
    Accepted: 23 September 2017
    Published: 5 November 2017
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    Abstract: This study was undertaken to screen for Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) from indigenous fermented seeds; dawadawa. Isolation of LAB was carried out on MRS Agar. Biochemical, morphological and physiological examinations according to the Bergeys manual were used to identify the bacterial isolates. Six bacterial strains were obtained and given the designat... Show More
  • Characterization of Environmental Samples around an Indigenous Refinery in Nigeria

    Useh Mercy Uwem, Useh Uwem Jonah, Dauda Mary Sunday

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 73-79
    Received: 8 September 2017
    Accepted: 8 October 2017
    Published: 11 November 2017
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    Abstract: Co-contamination by petrochemicals and heavy metals emanating from refinery operations was investigated from sludge, soil and water samples immediately around WRPC refinery, Delta State, Nigeria. Collection and assessment of environmental samples from 5 different points across the refinery and groundwater for which the pH, Electrical Conductivity, ... Show More
  • Antimicrobial and Physicochemical Evaluation of Luffa acutangular Leaf Extracts

    Alagbe Seyi Valerie, Ibi Anna, Toge Christal, Amuzie Uzo Felicia, Ftepti Benson Jelani, Raji Bamanga

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 80-85
    Received: 8 September 2017
    Accepted: 8 October 2017
    Published: 11 November 2017
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    Abstract: Leaves of Luffa acutangular are consumed in some parts of Nigeria as part of folk medicine for the treatment of diseases and as a vegetable food source. This study was undertaken to evaluate the phytochemical constituents from ethanol extracts, antimicrobial resistance, proximate and mineral analysis of its leaf extracts. The phytochemical investig... Show More
  • Constitutive Expression of VvAATP Increases Starch Content in Transgenic Arabidopsis

    Feibing Wang, Bin Weng, Qi Wang, Yuxiu Ye, Jing Zhang, Gaolei Ren, Bowen Wang, Qing Zhou, Xinhong Chen

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 94-101
    Received: 5 September 2017
    Accepted: 18 October 2017
    Published: 22 November 2017
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    Abstract: A plastidic ATP/ADP transporter (AATP) plays a crucial role in importing ATP from the cytosol into plastids, leading to the increase the ATP supply to facilitate anabolic synthesis in heterotrophic plastids of dicotyledonous plants. The regulatory role of the grapevine VvAATP gene in increasing starch accumulation has not been investigated. In this... Show More
  • Effects of Liming on Physicochemical Properties and Nutrient Availability of Acidic Soils in Welmera Woreda, Central Highlands of Ethiopia

    Kebede Dinkecha, Dereje Tsegaye

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 102-109
    Received: 9 September 2017
    Accepted: 8 October 2017
    Published: 4 December 2017
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    Abstract: Soil acidity is one of chemical soil degradation problems which affect productivity of the soil in Ethiopian highlands. The purpose of this research was to identify the status of soil acidity and determine the amount of lime requirement for neutralization to increase plant nutrient availability in Welmera woreda, Oromia region. More specifically th... Show More
  • Assessment of Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on Immune Biomarkers After Oral Administration of Herbomineral Formulation in Sprague Dawley Male Rats

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Aileen Carol Lee, Aksana Hancharuk, Carola Marina Sand, Debra Jane Schnitzer, Rudina Thanasi, Eileen Mary Meagher, Faith Ann Pyka, Gary Richard Gerber, Johanna Catharina Stromsnas, Judith Marian Shapiro, Laura Nelson Streicher, Lorraine Marie Hachfeld, Matthew Charles Hornung, Patricia M. Rowe, Sally Jean Henderson, Sheila Maureen Benson, Shirley Theresa Holmlund, Stephen P. Salters, Mayank Gangwar, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 110-119
    Received: 22 October 2017
    Accepted: 3 November 2017
    Published: 11 December 2017
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    Abstract: Herbomineral formulations have increased in recognition and popularity due to their high safety and better therapeutic benefits than other conventional methods. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the immunomodulatory effect of the Trivedi Effect®- Energy of Consciousness Healing Treatment on a new proprietary herbomineral formulation in m... Show More
  • Differential Regulation of Immune Biomarkers by the Trivedi Effect®- Energy of Consciousness Healing Treatment Based Herbomineral Formulation in Male Sprague Dawley Rats

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Ariadne Esmene Afaganis, Barbara Marie Bader, Brian A. Weekes, Daphne Luisa Dumas, Denise Marie Fiedler, Dennille Mellesia Smith, Desi Pano, Donna Felice Galla, Donna Maria Alija, Elaine Barbara Mullins, Elaine M. Scorza, Ellia O'Donnell, Fabio Massimo Paciucci, Frances Goodman Warlick, Haddon Norman Salt, Inthirani Arul, Jacqueline Y. Andrews, James Jay McLeran, James Stephen Burnett, Jean Caroline White, Mayank Gangwar, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 120-130
    Received: 30 October 2017
    Accepted: 11 November 2017
    Published: 11 December 2017
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    Abstract: A new proprietary herbomineral formulation was formulated, consisting of essential ingredients viz. herbal root extract of ashwagandha and minerals (zinc, magnesium, and selenium). The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of The Trivedi Effect®- Energy of Consciousness Healing Treatment (Biofield Energy Healing Treatment) based herbomineral f... Show More