Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2012)
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10− 43 Seconds after the Big Bang and a Million Years Henceforth
Abstract: The universe holds a place of great interest and mystery in the minds of man. This article aims to recollect the various events and factors that were instrumental in the origin of the most basic forms of life on the Earth. Our story starts from the very first moments when the four forces were together, and spans the formation of matter, nuclei, stars and galaxies and culminates into the formation …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Homology Modeling of tRNA-dependent Amidotransferase from Malaria Parasite
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Malaria is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world. The causative agent of malaria is a protozoan named Plasmodium. Many drugs have been invented against malaria parasite but increasing resistant against existing drugs necessitates the discovery of many new drugs. Plasmodium parasite is the member of apicomplexan group which harbor a plastid, apicoplast. The machinery of apicoplast protein synthesis …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of β -D-Glucan from Yeast and its In Vitro Biological Study
Abstract: In many microorganisms, fungi and algae, β-D-glucan can be found as cell wall polysaccharide. Various publications describe the strong positive influence of these glucans on the immune system comprising antibacterial, woundhealing and antitumor activities. Recently, it was found that β-D-glucan from the yeast Saccharomyces cervisiae also exhibit antioxidative capabilities. In the present study, the β-D-glucan was isolated from the cell wall of yeast and it is characterized by chromatographic, spectroscopic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Optimization of Media to Improve Macrolide Antibiotic Production while Minimizing Impurities
Abstract: Immunomycin is a fermentation product of Streptomyces hygroscopicus var ascomycetes. Macrolide produced from Streptomyces hygroscopicus has superior activity when compared to cyclosporine. The immunosuppressant activity is useful in treatment of autoimmune diseases, as well as infectious diseases. The serious side effects of cyclosporine treatment include kidney failure, liver damage and ulcers, so there is a need for new safer and more effective method of treatment. The present study was carried …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Potential of Duckweed (Lemna minor) for Removal of Lead from Wastewater by Phytoremediation
Abstract: This investigation was undertaken to study lead (Pb) uptake by small free floating aquatic plant Lemna minor from wastewater polluted with heavy metals. Metal accumulation process was affected by various parameters such as different pH, temperature and concentration of Pb solution. Total chlorophyll content in Lemna minor was adversely affected which was dependent on Pb concentrations. The plant was adversely affected by pH 6 more than by pH 7 or …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 37–46 Read article