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4 articles for “Phenol oxidase”
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APPLICATION OF MICROBIAL TYROSINASE ENZYME FOR INDUSTRY EFFLUENT TREATMENT CONTAINING PHENOL
Abstract: Phenolic compounds are the major pollutants found in the wastewater. Mostly phenolic compounds are derived from several industrial activities like leather, steel and iron manufacturing, petrol refining and also from mining industries (U.S.EPA, 1980). They are found highly toxic and corroding in nature. They are very harmful for living beings as they cause skin disease, respiratory and gastrointestinal ulcer, hematological changes, kidney and nervous system disorder.Traditional treatments like chemical oxidation …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Allelopathic Effect of Amaranthus Viridis.L Fresh Leaves on Chickpea Seeds Under in Vivo Condition
Abstract: Amaranthus viridis.L is a weed and its fresh leaves were collected from Charotar University of Science and technology campus. After cleaning the leaves were separated and taken for study purpose. One gram of fresh leaves was initially crushed to remove carotenoids. Then other one gram of fresh leaves was taken. Both types of fresh leaves along with control were considered for the experiment. Ten Chick pea (Cicer arientinum.L) seeds each …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Characterization of Laccase Enzyme from Dye Degrading Bacterial Strains Isolated from Natural Sources
Abstract: The continuous growth in globalization and industrialization has increased the environmental pollution and one such major contaminant is various types of synthetic dyes. Microbial decolorization and degradation of these dyes through secretion of various extracellular enzymes is gaining importance owing to their eco-friendly nature. One such enzyme is laccase, a multicopper oxidase enzyme which has the ability to oxidize both phenolic and non-phenolic compounds through reduction of molecular oxygen to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 65–76 Read article
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Exploring the Botanical and Pharmacological Significance of Aristolochia rotunda Linn (Zarawand Mudahraj): Traditional Uses, Habitat, and Bioactive Potential
Abstract: The plant Aristolochia rotunada Linn (Zarawand Mudahraj) is a member of the Aristolochiaceae family. Its rhizomes are the most valuable portion utilised in the pharmaceutical industry, mostly because of their abundance in bioactive compounds. The medicinal plant Aristolochia rotunda Linn exhibits a spectrum of pharmacological activities essential for combating hyper-uricaemia-induced inflammation. Its anti-inflammatory effects are mediated by inhibiting TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-8, and NF-κB p65 protein expression, crucial in synovial tissue. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–39 Read article