Zineb Qmichou, My Mustapha Ennaji, Mariam Amrani, El Mostafa El Fahime, Marouane Melloul, Meriem Meftah El khair, Mohammed EL Mzibri, Meriem Khyatti & Mohammed Attaleb·Microbiology Research Journal International·2013
Aims: Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) is the primary etiological agent of cervical cancer. The variations in the amino acid sequence of the HPV16 E6 and E7 oncoproteins are known to correlate with both their oncogenic potential and geographic distribution. Study Design: The...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5465
Aims: To determine resistance rates and patterns of certain uropathogens, including E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Pseudomonas spp., isolated from hospitalized urinary tract infections patients, to aminoglycoside antibiotics and to detect the most prevalent plasmid-mediated aminogl...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5167
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
Aims: The study was conducted to compare the efficacy of natural growth promoter AV/AGP/10 with antibiotic supplements on overall growth performance and intestinal micrometry of broiler birds. Study Design: Total of 150 healthy day old Vencob broiler chicks of nearly similar live...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5388
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: To investigate effect of microwave (MW) radiation on bacterial growth, enzyme activity (amylase and pectinase), and exopolysaccharide production. Study Design: The study was designed to investigate effect of MW radiation on bacterial growth, enzyme activity, and exopolysacch...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5036
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
Seasonal population dynamics of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi was studied in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil of chir pine (Pinus roxburghii Sarg.) seedlings growing in polybags and in situ (forest). In greenhouse experiment bacteria and actinomycetes were present in high...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4206
Gluten sensitivity is one of the prominent features of celiac disease (CD) which is an autoimmune disorder characterized by damaged lining of the small intestine. CD was known already to ancient Greeks as κοιλιακÏŒς (keeleeakoss) i.e. disease of the abdominal cavity hence celiac....
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/6083
Background: Candida species are now recognized as major causative agents of hospital-acquired infection. Aims: To evaluate the species distribution, biofilm formation,and antifungal susceptibility (amphotericin B, ketoconazole, and fluconazole) of Candida isolates. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5028