Aims: The process parameters affecting enzyme production were optimized to ascertain the best optimal conditions for β-mannanase production by Penicillium italicum in solid state fermentation. Study Design: Four stages of experimental processes were designed for this study. The f...
Aims: The mechanisms of action of the methanolic extract of Entandrophragma angolense in male Wistar rats were investigated using indomethacin ulcer model. Study Design: Laboratory experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/34445
Aims: The process parameters influencing enzyme production were optimized to ascertain the optimal cultural and nutritional conditions for β-mannanase production by Penicillium italicum in submerged state fermentation. Study Design: Five stages of experimental processes were desi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/6887
Aim: The study aimed at purification and characterization of β-mannanase from Penicillium italicum. Study Design: The first experiment, β-mannanase from Penicillium italicum was produced in basal medium supplemented with Locust Bean Gum (LBG). The second described the purificatio...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6555
Aim: The study evaluated the inhibitory effect of fermentation products of β-mannanase-producing bacteria on selected poultry borne pathogens. Study Design: The first experiment, bacterial isolates previously confirmed positive for mannanase by plate assay technique were further...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4220
Aim: The work focused on the isolation and screening of mannanase-producing bacteria associated with selected agricultural wastes. Study Design: The first experiment, mannanase-producing bacteria were screened for mannanase production on Locust Bean Gum (LBG) agar medium and tota...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4221
African bush Pear known as is a well-known plant in West Africa, the fruits are edible while the bark, leaves, stem and roots are employed for a variety of purposes. It has been previously reported to possess high antioxidant properties and has also been used in folkloric medicin...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/36166
Aims: This study was carried out to screen bacterial strains of agricultural wastes origin for β-mannanase production and optimization of culture conditions. Study Design: The first experiment, bacterial strains were screened for β-mannanase production. In the second experiment,...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7124
Aim: The study evaluated potential performance of different fungal isolates from agricultural by-products for mannanase production. Study Design: The first experiment, fungal isolates were screened for mannanase production on agar medium containing Locust Bean Gum (LBG) and total...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4218
Aim: The present study was conducted to improve the β-mannanase production from Aspergillus glaucausand Rhizopus japonicus using UV mutation. Study Design: The first experiment, spore suspensions of A. glaucaus and R. japonicus was exposed to UV irradiation, while in the second e...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/6762
The aim of the present study was to isolate bacterial associated with abattoir waste water, compost saw dust, soil and water samples from Ilaje Lake, Ondo State, Nigeria. The microbial isolates were identified using standard microbiological method. The bacterial isolates were scr...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/30911