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Gallbladder Expression of Metallothionein I/II in Cholecystolithiasis. A Pilot Study

Harry Grbas, Hrvoje Jakovac, Dražen KovaÄ & Biserka Radošević-Stašić · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: To investigate the expression of metallothioneins (MTs) and free zinc content in gallbladderassociated with cholecystolithiasis. Study Design: Gallbladder tissue samples were obtained from patients, subjected to laparoscopic cholecystectomy, owing to the cholecystolithiasis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/15587

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activity of Chromium(III), Manganese(II), Cobalt(II), Nickel(II), Copper(II) and Zinc(II) Complexes with New Schiff Base Derived from 6-methylquinoxaline-2, 3(1H,4H)-dione and Diethylenetriamine

Mahmoud Najim Al-Jibouri & Saad Mohammad Hasun · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

The new metal complexes of chromium(III), manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) were prepared by direct reactions of their metal chlorides with new Schiff base, ((3Z)-3,3'-((azanediyl-bis(ethane-2,1-diyl))bis(azanylylidene))bis(6-methyl-3,4-dihydroquinoxa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/14964

Response Surface Methodology Based Optimization of a New Isolate Bacillus pumilus ZR LS S2 with Fibrinolytic Activity

C. V. Reshma & K. Fathimathu Zuhara · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aims: The work aims to isolate potential fibrinolytic enzyme producing isolates from various samples with the aim of developing a suitable optimization strategy using response surface methodology. Study Design:  Plackett- Burman and Face centered central composite design was used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/15263

Melliferous Plants Threatened to Disappearance in Togo

M. Koudégnan Comlan, Akpavi Sêmihinva & Edorh Thérèse · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Pollinic analysis and apicol surveys conducted between 2009 and 2014 on honey sampled directly in beekeeping areas or outlets have permitted discovery of 330 melliferous species Including 45 species (13.64 %) which are threatened to extinction in Togo. Compared with Togolese flor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/11818

Isolation and Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from the Rhizosphere of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) in Meknes Region, Morocco

Abderrazak Rfaki, Laila Nassiri & Jamal Ibijbijen · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: The objective of this research was to isolate phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) from faba bean rhizosphere in Meknes region and evaluate in vitro their potential for P solubilization as well as their response to the effect of temperature, NaCl, pH and antibiotics. Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/14379

The Efficacy of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in the Treatment of Patients with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

Iryna Lobanova & Olena Myalovitska · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Background: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a monophaseprocess nevertheless sometimes aggravated by relapses (so-called multiphasecourse of the disease). In such case the treatment must be targeted at reducing clinical manifestations of the disease and prevention o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/14216

Plant Regeneration from Shoot Tips-derived Callus of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)

Diaa A. Ibrahim, Gharbia H. H. Danial, Vian M. Mosa & Belan M. Khalil · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

A protocol was described to regenerate plants from callus culture of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.). Callus cultures were induced from ginger shoot tips inverted cultured on semi-solid MS medium supplemented with 2, 4-D (0.5-1.0 mg L-1) and BA (0.5- 1.0 mg L-1). Maximum callu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/13980

Remediation of Soil Contaminated with Motor Spirit using Compost Material

O. O. AdeOluwa, A. O. Ogundeji & D. O. Agbeyegbe · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Spillage of premium motor spirit (PMS) on land, due to either vandalisation of pipelines or accidents during transportation of petroleum in developing countries like Nigeria, could pollute agricultural lands and reduce productivity. This study considered compost to remediate a pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/14788

Molecular Characterization of Prunus mahaleb L. Genotypes using Prunus Simple Sequence Repeat Markers

Deniz Erogul & Serra Hepaksoy · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Turkey, located in the ecological range of mahaleb (Prunus mahaleb L.), has a variable genetic population. Mahaleb is the most important rootstock in terms of fruit-growing sweet cherry trees. In this study, we conducted a simple sequence repeats (SSRs) marker analysis of 60 maha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15508

A Queuing Model to Reduce Energy Consumption and Pollutants Production through Transportation Vehicles in Green Supply Chain Management

Amir Azizi, Yones Yarmohammadi, Ali Yasini & Amirhosein Sadeghifard · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: The main goal of this study is to minimize the function with coefficient c, which minimizes vehicles' transportation time and waiting time in supply chain centers. Study Design: Environmental pollution and shortage of nonrenewable energy resources have increased governments...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15376

Evaluation of the Changes in Some Liver Function and Haematological Parameters in MSG Fed Rats

H. O. Akanya, S. Peter, I. F. Ossamulu, F. Oibiokpa & H. Y. Adeyemi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Evaluation of the Changes in Some Liver Function and Haematological Parameters in MSG Fed Rats The effect of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was evaluated on hepatic functions and haematological parameters in adult Wistar albino rats. The rats were randomly assigned into four (4) grou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15433

An Acute Therapeutic Evaluation of Three Regimens of Tiotropium and Formoterol in COPD Patients: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study

Mohammed Imran, Sunil Kumar Chhabra & Anita Kotwani · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To evaluate therapeutic rationality of combining long-acting β2-agonists (formoterol) with duration of action of 12 hours and anticholinergics (tiotropium) with 24 hours as fixed dose inhaled combination (FDC) still widely prescribed in developing countries in COPD patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14053

Asymmetric Thermal Response of Human Feet to Hopping Detected by Digital Infrared Imaging

Byung Kook Kwak, Eui-Chan Jang, Hyung Jin Shim & Kwang-Sup Song · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of asymmetric exercise, hopping, on skin temperature at the foot and ankle subregions by infrared thermography. Study Design: Prospective volunteer study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15073

Caregiver Experiences with the Introduction of Pentavalent Vaccines in Two Centers in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Omosivie Maduka, Adedayo Tella, Alafaka Tobin & Margaret Akpan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: The Nigerian government, with support from the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative (GAVI) in 2012, began a three year phased roll out of the pentavalent vaccine as a replacement for DPT in the routine immunization schedule. Aim: To assess client experiences with th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14995