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A Review on Microbial Enzymes in the Food Industry: Current Innovations and Future Prospects
Abstract: Over the past few decades, microbial enzymes have become indispensable biocatalysts in food production, fundamentally revolutionizing how we approach manufacturing processes while simultaneously enhancing the quality of what we produce. Today, approximately 200 of the 4,000 known enzymes are deployed commercially with proteases, amylases, lipases, and lactases leading the charge in industrial food applications. This review brings together the latest innovations in how we use microbial enzymes for food processing, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 43–53 Read article
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In vitro and in vivo Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Diabetic Evaluation of cladodes Crude Extract and Solvent fractions of Opuntia elatior mill (Cactaceae)
Abstract: Objective: Ariel part of Opuntia elatior (Cactaceae) has been used in folklare remedies to treat diabetes in America, Mexico and India. However, the anti-diabetic potential of cladodes of this medicinal plant is not scientifically validated and authenticated. The present study aimed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic potential of methanol extracts and solvent fractions of O. elatior cladodes. Methods: Phytochemical analysis performed according to standard procedure. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 77–88 Read article
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Development and Characterization of a Solid Dispersion of an Anti-Diabetic Drug Using Pectin as a Natural Polymer
Abstract: Aim: The current study sought to improve the solubility and oral bioavailability of gliclazide by creating solid dispersions and oral dispersible tablets (ODTs) with enhanced physicochemical characteristics and maintained antidiabetic action. Methods: Preformulation studies were conducted to evaluate the physicochemical properties of gliclazide, including physical appearance, melting point, solubility, and partition coefficient. Solid dispersions were prepared using hydrophilic carriers-pectin and PVP K30, and subsequently characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–12 Read article
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Optimization Study by Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network on the Culture Parameters of Citric Acid Bioproduction from Sweet Potato Peels
Abstract: In the cause of this research work, two steps enzymatic hydrolysis of sweet potato peel was carried out respectively. The effect of α-amylase dose, reaction time, and reaction temperature and biomass weight on glucose concentration was investigated carefully. The response surface methodology (REM) predicted the highest reducing sugar concentration at liquefaction to be 74 g/L, at the following optimized conditions; temperature of 45°C, α-amylase dose 0.7 %v/v, biomass weight 22.345 …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Influence of Reptin on acute pancreatitis model of the rat
Abstract: Background and Aim: In acute pancreatitis, hyperproduction of inflammatory mediators, including inflammatory cytokines, exacerbation of tissue injury due to microcirculatory disturbances, secondary activation of inflammatory cells in distant organs, and the cascade are the pathogenic basis of pancreatitis severity. Therefore, inhibition of pancreatic enzyme activity, blocking production, and preventing the activation of inflammatory cells is a practical way to prevent the development of severe acute pancreatitis and multiorgan failure. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activity of Leaves of Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco (Black Mangrove): An in vitro and in vivo Study
Abstract: AbstractPurpose: Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco, commonly known as Black Mangrove, is a species of shrub or tree mangrove with a distributed Indian mangrove forest and traditionally used to treat diabetes and other health ailments. Aim: The objective of this work was to enlighten the function of Indian mangrove variety of A. corniculatum leaves on carbohydrates blemishing reactions through diabetes using in vitro and in vivo methods. Methods: The aqueous leaves …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Aureobasidium pullulans- The Versatile Microcolonial Fungus for Industrial Production of Natural Products
Abstract: Aureobasidium pullulans, a yeast-like fungus, exhibits a remarkable capacity for synthesizing an extensive array of bioproducts with diverse industrial applications. This fungus is known to survive in several environmental conditions, making it a robust organism for biotechnological processes. The organism is characterized by its adaptability to various environmental conditions and habitats. It produces an array of extracellular enzymes such as amylases, lipases, proteases, and pectinases, contributing to its role as …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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Aspergillus Oryzae: Multifunctional Powerhouse Revolutionizing Food Industries and Gut Health
Abstract: Aspergillus oryzae, commonly known as “Koji mold,” is a filamentous fungus extensively utilized in various food industries due to its robust enzymatic activity and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status. This review explores its diverse applications, focusing on its role in fermented food production, enzyme generation, and contributions to gut health. In the production of fermented foods, such as soy sauce, miso, and sake, A. oryzae serves as a crucial …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Fungi as Environmental Guardians: Enzymatic Solutions to Pollution
Abstract: Fungi are simple and inexpensive to cultivate, like miniature factories. Their enzymes are more environmentally friendly and safer for all to use compared to the use of dangerous chemicals. This review delves into how scientists are employing these enzymes to clean up polluted soil, purify wastewater, and even convert waste into valuable products such as biofuels.For example, fungi are amazing at cleaning! They create enzymes, which act as little workers …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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A Systemic Review: Pithecellobium dulce (Jangal Jalebi)
Abstract: Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth., commonly referred to as Jangal Jalebi, Vilayati Babul, or Manila Tamarind, is a versatile tree in the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas and is valued for its ecological, medicinal, and nutritional benefits. The plant is rich in a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, tannins, saponins, terpenoids, and steroids, which enhance its pharmacological potential. Different extracts …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Role of the Surgical-Ward Nurse in Identifying, Escalating, and Managing Postoperative Anastomotic Leak in Colorectal Patients: A Narrative Synthesis in an Australian Nursing Perspective
Abstract: Purpose: Postoperative colorectal anastomotic leak (AL) is one of the most feared complications after colorectal surgery because of its association with sepsis, reoperation, mortality, prolonged hospital stay, delayed adjuvant therapy, and permanent stoma formation. This narrative practice review outlines the frontline role of surgical-ward nurses in the early identification, escalation, and interim management of AL within the Australian acute-care context. Methods: A narrative synthesis of contemporary consensus statements, systematic reviews, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications of a Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Chitosan–Fucoidan–Polymer Nanocomposite Loaded with Persea americana Leaf Extract
Abstract: Consuming a natural composite of Persea americana (Avocado) leaf extract and a chitosan and fucoidan form a biodegradable biopolymer matrix–polymer nanocomposite with biomedical applications, this study explored a potential therapeutic method. GC–MS and UV spectroscopy were used to describe the aqueous leaf extract, which was verified by phytochemical screening to contain flavonoids, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids. The chitosan–fucoidan biodegradable polymer matrix served as a biocompatible stabilizing and encapsulating carrier …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 130–148 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Dioscorea Dumentorum and ICACINIA Trichantha Starch for Possible Industrial Utilization
Abstract: The study was focused on finding alternative use for underutilized icacinia trichantha (gbegbe) and dioscorea dumentorum (esuru-igbo) for possible industrial utilization. Starches were isolated through aqueous method. The parameters determined are pH, ash and moisture contents, amylose content, gelatinization temperature, water absorption capacities, bulk density, tapped density and true density. The results showed that percentage yield was 70% for dioscorea dumentorum and 64.6% for icacinia trichantha. The physicochemical properties of …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Dr.JRK’s NIKU for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: NiKu was studied for its activity on alpha amylase and alpha glycosidase enzymes. The activity of both these enzymes got hindered by NIKU++. Then the NIKU was evaluated in human volunteers to understand its effect on blood glucose and the feeling of hunger. The study has clearly shown that NIKU is very effective in controlling the blood glucose for which the findings are presented in this paper. NIKU++: Siddha medicine …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens: A Review
Abstract: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is one of the many Bacillus species which is used as a probiotic, exerting health benefits to the host. B. amyloliquefaciens is a gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria with peritrichous flagella. The species also produces enzymes viz. cellulases, amylases, and proteases, which aid in digestion. The species is principally utilized as a feed additive substance for domestic animals and birds. It is gaining importance as plant growth promoter rhizobacteria …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Biotechnological Prospective of a Group of Beneficial Extremophiles Isolated from Different Sources
Abstract: Extremophiles thrive in terrestrial hot springs, hydrothermal vents, glacial ices, saline lakes, solar saltern and acidic and alkaline niches; moreover a group of the extremophiles may grow in household hazardous waste, solvents containing cleaning and polishing chemicals, heavy metals contaminated sites, or in several other habitats such as aphotic, anoxic, athalassohaline and thalassohaline habitats that were previously considered inhospitable for life. Beside aforementioned extreme niches, extremophiles also dwell in poultry …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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A Review: A Source of Industrially Important Enzymes from Marine Actinomycetes
Abstract: Actinomycetes are Gram-positive, spore-forming, filamentous actinobacteria which usually contain G+C content of about 57–75% in their DNA. Actinomycetes are considered as a unique group of a microorganism having the characters of the true bacteria and the true fungi. Actinomycetes that have been detected from extreme conditions are considered to be sources of new enzymes of great industrial potential. They produce valuable secondary metabolites and industrially significant enzymes like pectinase, amylase, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Efficiency of Waste Banana Peels in Bio-ethanol Production
Abstract: Aim: To check the efficiency of waste banana peels in bio-ethanol production. Methods and Results: Waste from banana fruit peel powder is subjected to the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process for 7–10 days of co-culture of Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae and also with a co-culture of Bacillus subtilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, in two different batch processes. The extracted β-amylase enzyme from the biomass of Aspergillus niger is also used …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Isolation and Screening of Some Protease Producing Bacteria to Treat Paper and Pulp Effluent
Abstract: Industrial pollution is one of the most alarming threats to the environment and paper and pulp mill is one of the prime contributors to it. Paper and pulp mill effluent affects biotic and abiotic components of the environment. Different methods are being employed for the treatment, but the biological method is found to be more efficient in terms of colour removal and for reduction in the value of BOD, COD, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Analysis of Proximate Composition, Nutritional Contents and Enzymatic Activities of a Local Variety of Betel Leaf from Bangladesh
Abstract: AbstractBetel leaf is a medicinal herb that is commonly used as chewing food item to almost all classes of people in Bangladesh. In the present study, a local variety of betel leaf, Dudhswar, was investigated for analyzing the levels of proximate compositions, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrate metabolizing enzymatic activities. At mature stage, moisture, ash and fiber contents of the betel leaf were 85.40%, 3.15% and 2.11%, respectively. Moisture content decreased …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–30 Read article