Search
42 articles for “molecular biotechnology”
-
3D-QSAR Studies, Molecular Docking and Adme Property Prediction of Mannosyl Triazoles Used as Potent Antiadhesives of Uropathogenic E. coli
Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infectious diseases, accounting for almost five million cases annually and causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Escherichia coli is a commensal inhabitant of the mammalian large intestine and the most common cause of UTIs in humans. Increasing incidence of antibiotic-resistant E. coli causing up to 95% of these infections, calls for additional therapeutic considerations. In this study, 3D-quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) analysis …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–33 Read article
-
3D-QSAR and Molecular Docking Studies of Triazol-Cycloalkanol Derivatives Used as Potent 3-Dehydroquinase II Inhibitors Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Abstract: Tuberculosis is a life threatening infectious disease caused by gram positive bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis. Emergence of drug resistance, multi drug resistance and extensively drug resistance strain of mycobacterium make the situation more worst. It increases the mortality rate of tuberculosis patient, time duration and cost of treatment. Various inhibitors and drug molecules are designed to combat this fatal disease. Enzymes of shikimate pathway are responsible for production of essential amino …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–28 Read article
-
Breakthroughs in Biotechnology for the Regulation of Infectious Diseases
Abstract: Infectious diseases have a heavy impact on both public health and the world’s economies. In most diseases, antibiotic resistance has become widespread over time. A variety of diseases comprising pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gonorrhea go through the same evolutionary processes, which include the formation of drug-resistant pathogens in response to selection pressure from medications and their potential extinction when drug use is ceased. Since the occurrence of drug resistance in serious …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–25 Read article
-
3D-QSAR Studies, Molecular Docking and ADME Property Prediction of 3, 4-dihydroxy Pyrrolidine Derivatives Used as A Potent Glycosidase Inhibitors Against Shiga Toxin
Abstract: Diarrhea is usually brought on by gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria. The symptoms may range from mild abdominal discomfort to full blown dysentery, characterized by cramps, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, blood, pus, or mucus in stools. The Shiga toxin—a single 30 KDa A-subunit and 7 KDa B-subunit, binding to GB3 on target eukaryotic cells, the stx-receptor complex is internalized and locates with endosomes. In this study, four potent novel glycosidase inhibitors …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 29–34 Read article
-
Isolation, Identification and Molecular Cloning of Chitinase Gene in Bacteria Isolated from Crustacean Wastes
Abstract: This research envisaged cloning of genes encoding chitinases in bacteria isolated from crustacean wastes and its transformation in E.coli by TOPO cloning method for complete sequencing of partial gene. Chitin and chitinolytic enzymes are gaining importance for their biotechnological applications. Particularly, chitinases are used in both agricultural, industrial applications and also in human health care. The chitinases are present in chitin-containing microorganisms, bacteria and plants with a diversity of roles, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 17–20 Read article
-
Development and Application of Advanced Materials for Oil Spill Cleanup and Contaminant Removal
Abstract: Oil spills and environmental contaminants representing critical challenges to ecosystems and human health, demanding innovative and effective solutions. Advanced materials have emerged as transformative tools in addressing these issues, offering superior efficiency and sustainability compared to conventional methods. They are environmental and ecological threats, necessitating effective cleanup and removal strategies. The development and application of advanced materials are developing promising solutions for addressing the challenges. This study focuses on the …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–25 Read article
-
A Technical Survey on Nanotechnology in Nanorobots
Abstract: Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale, has given rise to a revolutionary frontier: nanorobots – microscopic machines capable of interacting with biological systems and environments with unprecedented precision. This study explores the design, functionality, and application of nanorobots in medicine, environmental remediation, and materials science. By integrating principles from materials engineering, biotechnology, and robotics, nanorobots are engineered to perform tasks such as targeted drug delivery, …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–21 Read article
-
RAPD–PCR Analysis of An Important Medicinal Plant Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers ex Hook. F. & Thoms Collected from Western Ghats of South India
Abstract: Herbal drug technology is the emerging area in pharmaceutical industries. The molecular-based quality control is need of the hour to find out the adulterant. DNA-based techniques have been widely used for authentication of plant species of medicinal importance. The present study investigates the RAPD-PCR analysis of Tinospora cordifolia using RAPD-PCR techniques between five populations. A total of 44 polymorphic bands were observed. The genetic distance between the population ranged from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
-
CRISPR-Cas System: Next Generation Genome Editing Tool
Abstract: CRISPR-Cas system provides sequence specific adaptive immunity against phages and mobile genetic elements. Resistance is acquired following phage infection or plasmid uptake when short specific sequence is added into CRSIPR array. This complex guides cRNA to target complementary DNA fragments and target its degradation. CRISPR array is then transcribed and processed into cRNA which forms complex with cas protein. The ability of CRISPR-Cas system to induce site specific DNA breaks …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–16 Read article
-
Recombinant Insulin
Abstract: Recombinant insulin, a revolutionary product of biotechnology, has transformed the landscape of diabetes treatment. Developed through genetic engineering techniques, recombinant insulin offers a safer, more consistent alternative to traditional animal-derived insulin. Its production involves the insertion of the human insulin gene into host organisms such as Escherichia coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which serve as efficient factories for insulin synthesis. Recombinant insulin is used to treat diabetic patients who are allergic …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 39–43 Read article
-
Crispr Cas – Revolutionizing Modern Therapies and Beyond
Abstract: CRISPR-Cas technology has emerged as a transformative tool in modern molecular biology, revolutionizing both fundamental research and clinical applications. This RNA-guided gene-editing system enables precise and efficient genomic modifications, offering unprecedented potential for addressing genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and oncological conditions through innovative therapeutic interventions. The inherent specificity and programmability of CRISPR-Cas systems have facilitated breakthroughs in diverse fields, including precision medicine, regenerative therapies, and immuno-oncology. Beyond its therapeutic applications, …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 25–38 Read article
-
A Review on Bioremediation of Polluted Environments and Uses of Bacteria to Detoxify and Destroy Environmental Toxins
Abstract: Environmental biotechnology's fast evolving and developing field of bioremediation uses microbes to clean up polluted areas. Although bioremediation is a promising method for improving environmental conditions, our limited knowledge of how biological factors contribute to its effects and its effects on the ecosystem has made it difficult to develop the technology and make it safer and more dependable. These cutting-edge molecular microbiological approaches will offer fresh perspectives on bioremediation in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–40 Read article
-
Computational and Molecular Aspects of DNA Profiling in Forensic and Biomedical Sciences
Abstract: DNA profiling has changed many diverse modern sectors, from health and criminal justice to ancestry research and animal conservation. It is one of the most important scientific instruments of our time. This technique makes it possible to identify people, analyze family relationships, and learn more about biology by looking at unique genetic markers in a person’s DNA. DNA profiling has changed the way forensic science works by making it easier …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–18 Read article
-
Estimation of Genetic Diversity in Some Species of Meliaceae Family through RAPD Technique
Abstract: Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis has proved to be useful in determining genetic relationship and variation in many plant species, result of RAPD analysis can be used to determine genetic distances and relatedness within or among species, which can then be utilized in construction of phytogenetic. RAPD analysis could also provide useful insights into the phylogenetic relationship. RAPD is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which is based on dominant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
-
India’s Pioneering Advancements in Vaccinology: Challenges and Milestones – Part 2
Abstract: India has become a global leader in vaccinology, playing a vital role in developing, producing, and distributing vaccines that protect millions of lives. By embracing advances in molecular immunology, recombinant antigen technology, and virus-like particle (VLP) platforms, the country has created affordable vaccines against major diseases, including poliovirus, rotavirus, and SARS-CoV-2. National initiatives, like Mission Indradhanush and Vaccine Maitri, have helped expand immunization coverage, improve public health, and share vaccines …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
-
Framework for High-Throughput Identification of Genomic Variants in Buffaloes
Abstract: The genetic improvement in livestock can be achieved through, i) selection and/through, ii) cross breeding. Conventional selection requires long time span and accurate performance records from the fields. The genetic improvement of Indian buffalo through cross breeding does not have much scope, as Indian buffaloes are genetically superior as compared to other foreign buffalo breeds. Thus selection based at molecular level will help us in identification of animals with desirable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–17 Read article
-
Precision Medicine Approaches for Cancer Therapy Recent and Advance
Abstract: Recent advances in biotechnology have made it possible to identify intricate and distinctive biological characteristics linked to carcinogenesis. Proteomic and RNA studies, immunological markers, tumor and cell-free DNA profiling, and other methods are utilized to find these traits in order to optimize anticancer treatment for specific patients. In recent years, the focus of clinical trials has shifted considerably to enhance treatment outcomes in cancer therapy. Rather than being primarily centered …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
-
Screening of Pharmaceutically Significant Methioninase-Producing Fungi from the Satpura Range of Hoshangabad District and Its Large-Scale Production
Abstract: L-methioninase, an enzyme with notable anticancer properties, has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent due to its ability to selectively degrade methionine, a critical amino acid for the survival of methionine-dependent cancer cells. Methionine dependency, observed in many tumor cells, is a metabolic vulnerability that can be exploited for targeted cancer therapy. The Satpura Range in the Narmadapuram District, India, with its diverse microbial ecosystems, offers a rich reservoir for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 33–43 Read article
-
White-Rot Fungi-Based Bioprocessing for Circular Bioeconomy & Valorization of Lignocellulosic Waste
Abstract: The escalating global demand for sustainable resource management and the imperative to reduce dependence on fossil-based products have positioned the circular bioeconomy as a transformative paradigm for the 21st century. Lignocellulosic biomass, generated abundantly as agricultural and forestry residues, constitutes one of the most underexploited renewable carbon sources on Earth, yet its recalcitrant structure, interlinking cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, has long impeded its efficient valorization. White-rot fungi (WRF), predominantly belonging …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
-
From Quantum Chemistry to Bioprocess Intensification: Advanced Computational Modeling and Enzyme-Based Catalytic Platforms for Green Chemical Transformations
Abstract: Green chemistry requires the development of sustainable catalytic systems that minimize waste generation, reduce energy consumption, and improve process efficiency. Computational chemistry and biocatalysis have emerged as complementary approaches for environmentally responsible chemical manufacturing. Computational techniques such as quantum chemistry, density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics, and machine learning provide mechanistic insights into catalytic reactions and support the rational design of efficient catalysts. These approaches enable the prediction of reaction …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 45–52 Read article