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Laccase Isoenzymes of Pleurotus ostreatus Grown at Different pH in Solid-State Fermentation Using Polyurethane Foam as Support

L. Velázquez, M. Téllez-Téllez, R. Díaz, M. D. Bibbins-Martínez, O. Loera, C. Sánchez, S. Tlecuitl-Beristain & G. Díaz-Godínez · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Effect of culture medium pH (3.5, 4.5, 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5) on the activity and number of laccase isoenzymes of Pleurotus ostreatus grown in solid-state fermentation using polyurethane foam as a support was evaluated. Methodology: Pleurotus ostreatus was grown in solid-state f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10016

Dorsal Agenesis of Pancreas Manifesting Clinically as Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Rare Case Study

Praveen Kumar Devarbhavi, Kishan Ashok Bhagwat, Tammarao Patil, C. R. Vasudeva Murthy & Srikumar Chakravarthi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

There have been reports of several developmental anomalies of the pancreas in the past two decades, and among these, one of the rare entities is dorsal agenesis of the pancreas [1]. Our report is on an 18-year-old male patient who presented with total agenesis of the dorsal pancr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9509

Seasonal Variation in Major Minerals (Ca, P, K, Mg) and Proximate Composition in Flesh of Mesopotamian Catfish (Silurus triostegus Heckel,1843) from Turkey

Mine Perçin Olgunoglu, Ilkan Ali OlgunoÄŸlu & Mustafa Göçer · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

In this study, the seasonal variation on selected major minerals (Ca, P, K, Mg) and proximate composition of Mesopotamian catfish (Silurus triostegus Heckel, 1843) were investigated. Fish samples used in this research were obtained seasonally from Atatürk Dam Lake within the boun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9056

Screening and Optimization of Process Parameters for the Production of Lipase in Submerged Fermentation by Aspergillus carbonarius (Bainer) IMI 366159

Francis S. Ire & Vivian C. Ike · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Lipases (triacylglycerol acylhydrolase EC 3.1.1.3) are enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of triacylglycerol at the oil-water interface to release glycerol and free fatty acids. In this study culture conditions and nutrient source modification studies were carried out on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9879

Assessment of Secondary Production and Efficiency of Different Mesh Sizes to Study Benthic Communities Associated to a Zostera marina Meadow

E. Solana-Arellano, V. Díaz-Castañeda, O. Flores-Uzeta, H. Echavarria-Heras & J. C. Rubio-Polaína · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The problem addressed in this paper, was to reduce the number of sieves in order to propose appropriate methodologies for the estimations of abundance, secondary production, community composition and structure of benthic fauna associated to a Zostera marina meadow. Therefor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8508

Application of Electromagnetic Field in Maize to Improve Productivity under Rain-fed Conditions

Ma. Elena Ramírez, Claudia Hernández Aguilar, Aquiles Carballo Carballo, Flavio Arturo Domínguez Pacheco & J. Apolinar Mejía Contreras · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

In order to know the feasibility of using physical methods such as pre-sowing treatment and evaluated infield for maize production in agrosystems with moisture and inputs limitations, five varieties were used: “HS-2”, “CP-20”, “Promesa”, “HT-Precoz”, “CPV-20”, and “Criollo de Min...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9326

A Novel Iris Colour Classification Scale

Olga Simionescu, Mariana Grigore, Florentina Furtunescu, Dana Minca, Virginia Chitu & Mariana Costache · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: Eye colour can be a predictive factor for skin cancer. Several iris colour classification scales have been described, but are not widely accepted. Further investigation of the relationship between the iris and skin cancer requires a valid and reliable instrument for i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9906

Anatomical Study of the Sural Nerve Complex in Human Fetuses

Francisco Prado Reis, Cybele Maria Bomfim Santos, Igor Prado Oliveira, Debora Dias Barreto, Vera Lúcia Correa Feitosa & José Aderval Aragão · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Introduction: The posterolateral region of the leg and dorsolateral as well as the and medial region of the lateral side of the foot are usually described as innervated by the sural nerve. This nerve is of great importance in neurosurgery, plastic surgery and peripheral nerves gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10020

Determining the Association between RDW and Traditional Markers of Inflammation

Heydar Ali Esmaili, Hassan Taghipour & Ezatollah Saburi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Objectives: Determining the association between RDW and the two widely used markers of inflammation; ESR and hs-CRP. Materials and Methods: The laboratory tests including CBC, ESR, and hs-CRP were performed on 984 subjects, and the results were recorded. The association between R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9651

Latent Infection of Olive Leaf Spot Disease on Palestinian Olives

Hajaj Hajjeh, Mazen Salman, Ruba Abuamsha, Mohamad Abueid, Mohammad Jawabreh, Abd-Almonem Hawamda & Basima Abu Rumaileh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Olive Leaf Spot (OLS) or peacock disease is one of the most destructive diseases on olive trees in many parts of the world. The disease is caused by the fungus Spilocaea oleagina and can reduce the growth and yield of olive trees (Olea eurapaea L.). Investigations were carried ou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9845

Length-Weight Relationships of Five Fish Species from the Sakarya River, Turkey

Abdullah Ekrem Kahraman, Didem Göktürk & Erdinç Aydin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The study aimed to investigate the length-weight relationships for five fish species (Capoeta baliki, Capoeta sieboldii, Squalius cephalus, Silurus glanis and Esox lucius). Place and Duration of Study: Samples were caught by trammel nets from the Sakarya River, in the north...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7513

Transmittance Properties of Contact Lens Multipurpose Solutions and Their Effects on a Hydrogel Lens

Kelechi C. Ogbuehi, Faisal M. J. Khan, Saud A. Alanazi, Turki M. AlMubrad & Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Purpose: The aim was to assess the compatibility of different multipurpose solutions (MPSs) with one type of silicone hydrogel (SiH) contact lens by, assessing the changes in both ultraviolet (UV) and visible light transmissibility of the hydrogel lens caused by the MPSs. Methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7934

Disturbance and Population Structure of Plant Communities in the Wildlife Reserve of Oti-Mandouri in Togo (West Africa)

Dimobe Kangbéni, Wala Kpérkouma, Dourma Marra, Kiki Martial, Woegan Yao, Folega Fousseni, Batawila Komlan & Akpagana Koffi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: As a contribution to the sustainable management of protected areas in Togo, this study aims to analyze the impact of anthropogenic activities on plant communities in the wildlife reserve of Oti-Mandouri (North-Togo). Study Design: The study area is located in the Sudanian z...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9313

Oral Adverse Reaction to Cefuroxime Axetil

V. Vucicevic Boras, V. Brailo, D. Vidovic Juras, S. Ljubojevic Hadzavdic & D. Gabric Panduric · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

A 62 year old female patient was referred to the Department of oral medicine due to the severe oral reaction two days after she started to use cefuroxime axetil. Buccal and sublingual mucosa was very inflamed and covered with thick pseudomembranes. Patient was otherwise healthy a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10103