Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2013)
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Differential Rooting Pattern Observed in Tissue Culture Regenerated Plantlets from Different Explants of Jatropha curcas L.
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In an attempt to optimize an in vitro regeneration protocol, both direct and indirect, from different explants of Jatropha curcas L., different rooting patterns were observed from the regenerated plantlets in different concentrations of auxins. The rooting pattern was classified into four types based on their morphology as hairy fibrous roots, tap root-type, thin long roots, and thick short roots. Observations …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Ethanol Production by Xylose Fermenting Yeast Cultures Using a Mixture of Dextrose and Xylose
Abstract: Ever-increasing demand for motor fuels has led to the search for alternate sources of energy world over. Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant, renewable source which is being replenished through photosynthesis. In many developed countries, a number of “Biorefineries” have been set up to produce ethanol from plant biomass. However, ethanol productivities are still low. Moreover, distiller’s ethanologenic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae cannot utilize pentoses, with the result that about 30% …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Isolation, Identification and Therapeutic Potential for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Liver Diseases
Abstract: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a group of multipotent cells of diverse character composing a small ratio of the bone marrow and existing in both adult and fetal tissues. MSCs have the capacity for self-renewal, differentiation into various tissues and have the immunomodulatory properties. These remarkable properties of MSCs make them an ideal tool for tissue repair and regeneration. We review here the biological characteristics, isolation and test for the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Probiotics: A New Concept In Prophylaxis
Abstract: Foods that have health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients possessed by them are called functional foods or nutraceuticals. These are generally characterized as foods similar in appearance to conventional foods, consumed as part of usual diets and elicit health benefits beyond meeting the basic nutritional requirements. Functional foods reduce risk of diseases but they do not act as a vehicle to address deficiency. They are a source of mental and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 24–40 Read article
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Study on Effect of Some Bangladeshi Medicinal Plant Extracts on in vitro Thrombolysis: An Assessment using Statistical Test
Abstract: An in vitro thrombolytic model was used to check the clotlysis effect of seven aqueous herbal extracts, viz., Cassia hirsuta, Clausena suffruticosa, Litsea glutinosa, Leea indica, Leucas aspera, Achyranthes aspera and Paederia foetida along with Streptokinase as a positive control and water as a negative control using statistical analysis. Statistical analysis such as Friedman test is a powerful tool for the characterization of the pharmaceutical process by studying the activity …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Engineering Fatty Acid Oxidation Pathway for the Production of Yeast-based Monomers
Abstract: Yeast-based monomers have a wider application in many fields and used for polymer production. Yeast system is used to improve the production of such valuable monomers by exploiting the metabolic pathways of interest. Alkane-utilizing yeasts mediate the fatty acid catabolism inside the peroxisomes primarily through beta (β) oxidation pathway, which breaks up the long chain fatty acids resulting in the synthesis of energy producing molecules. This allows the reduced inflow …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 6–9 Read article