Uricase is a major component enzyme of uric acid estimation kit which used for diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of gout and joint inflammations. Uricase/Uric Acid diagnostic kit used for determination of uric acid concentrations in plasma, serum, and urine. The level of uricas...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i2619
Aim: Over dependence on fossil fuels has triggered environmental and economic concerns, creating an ultimate need to redirect towards renewable energy options. Hence, the study on biodiesel production from algal biomass. Study Design: Modified open pond culture system was applied...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i2618
The microalgae Chlorella vulgaris is not only known as a source of lipid compounds for the biofuel industry but also as a potential source of biomass production for aquaculture. This study investigated the influence of some nutritional factors (organic carbon source and C:N ratio...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i2617
Shallow mountain lakes are highly sensitive to eutrophication. Cyanobacteria and microalgae in planktonic communities are the main producers in lake ecosystems, but stability of its communities is impacted by numerous factors. The aim of this study is to analyze seasonal diversit...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i1616
Brena Barros Mendonça da Silva, Bruna Barros Mendonça da Silva, Giovana Pereira de Souza, Eder Ferreira de Arruda, Ana Bessa Muniz, Clarice Maia Carvalho & Rodrigo Asfury Rodrigues·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2023
Aims: The indiscriminate use of antimicrobials contributed to the selection of multiresistant bacterial strains, mainly Enterococcus faecalis, leading to the search for new strategies for these infections, requiring the identification of new bioactive compounds from medicinal pla...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i1615
Background /Aim: The consumption of ready-to-eat fruits such as oranges has increased in recent times. This study assessed the correlation between some physical and microbial quality characteristics of peeled sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) sold in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i1613
Aim: To evaluate the effect of co-inoculation with Pseudomonas fluorescens and P. fluorescens + Azospirillum brasilense on seedling emergence speed, development and soybean yield. Study Design: Randomized complete block design with five treatments and eight replications. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i1614
Proteases are a varied and ancient family of enzymes that play a part in every aspect of an organism's functioning. As a member of the hydrolytic enzyme family, they help break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. Proteases carry out a nucleophilic attack on the c...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i1612
Background: Gout is a disorder that manifests as a spectrum of clinical and pathologic features built on a foundation of an excess body burden of uric acid, Hyperuricemia and gout are two of the most common metabolic diseases, there has been an increase in the prevalence and has...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i11-12604
In this study the acute toxicity assay and anti- diabetic properties of Shemmeco extract were examined. The LC50 in this study was conducted using the concentrations: 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, 1000 mg, 2500 mg and 5000 mg of extract, each per 10g fly diet...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i11-12605