Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2014)
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Biosorption and Screening of Lead (Pb) Tolerant Indigenous Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Tannery Effluent Contaminated Site
Abstract: The present study deals with isolation, identification, and characterization of heavy metal resistant bacteria isolated from effluent of Ezar Tanneries, Vaniyambadi, Vellore district, South India. Initially, a total of 11 bacterial isolates were screened on Luria Bertani (LB) agar plates supplemented with 5 mg/L concentration of five different heavy metal ions such as Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn separately. A best microorganism was selected based on high level of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and Trace Element Analysis of Cryptomeria japonica
Abstract: The present study was aimed to investigate the preliminary phytochemical screening of the bark of Cryptomeria japonica belonging to family Cupressaceae. The bark of the plant were subjected to successive soxhlet extraction by continuous hot percolation method using organic solvents of increasing polarity such as ethanol. Both the extracts were subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening and it showed the presence of active constituents such as alkaloid, flavonoid, phenol and carbohydrates. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Seasonal Variation and Regional Abundance of Wetland Avian Fauna of Urinji Kulam Pond in Thiruthangal, Viruthunagar District
Abstract: Wetlands are plays a vital role in the ecosystem. It provides good shelter for many animals such as, birds, mammals, fishes, insects, etc. It is also maintaining the biodiversity of flora and fauna. Birds are the most important indicators of the ecosystem. Hence, the present study has been carried out to assess the wetland birds in Thiruthangal from July 2012 to June 2013. During the study period 32 species of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Study on Efflux Pump Inhibition Activity of Marine Actinomycetes against Oflaxcin Resistsnt M. tuberculosis
Abstract: Studies were conducted to isolate marine actinomycetes active against oflaxcin resistant M. tuberculosis. Out of 25 actinomycetes isolates designated as ECRMP 4 showed potent antimycobacterial activity against all three tested Mycobacterial strains. Representative bioactive isolate was characterized using phenotypic property and identified as Micropolyspora sp. The zone of inhibition was 20 ± 0.1 mm (62% RIZD) against M. tuberculosis and 18 ± 0.6 mm (100% RIZD) against OFLR M. tuberculosis. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Antiproliferative Potential of Triphala and Ashokarishta: Dependence on Dose, Exposure Time and Age of the Preparation
Abstract: Triphala and Ashokarishta are known to be widely used herbal formulations in Ahmedabad, of which a few are local brands. Triphala is used by people of all ages for general well being while Ashokarishta is prescribed to women suffering from problems related to menstruation. Five brands of Tripahala and three brands of Ashokarishta were added to Schizosaccharomyces pombe NCYC 1683 cultures (cell cycle mutants) at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–16 Read article