Volume 10, Issue 2

Rinaldi P. Picones, Romulo R. Macadangdang Jr., Jelina Mi-Ann L. Solitario, Mary Joy F. Aguilar, Mikyla P. Chang, Nelmina M. Pangilinan, Jullie Anne M. Regulado, Blue Zyrielle S. Salazar

pp. 225–230 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.32 · 2021

Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is recognized as part of the top leading causes of mortality rates around the globe. The disease is involved with the pancreas which produces insulin. Insulin is crucial in regulating g…

Samantha Ysabelle Alcantara, Romulo R. Macadangdang Jr., Kyla Stephanie Ciocson, Charilyn Escabusa, Danica Mei Llamas, Justin Romel Rivera, Stefhanie Santos

pp. 231–237 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.33 · 2021

The Asteraceae family is considered to be the largest family of flowering plants. Asteraceae includes annuals, perennials, ground covers, vines, and shrubs. Plants belonging to this family are used as a conventional medi…

Mark Vincent B. Sahagun, Romulo R. Macadangdang Jr., Clarice C. Abogadie, Reah Mae C. Asi, Adriel H. Boncodin, Clare F. Julian, Kristoffer DP. Pedersen

pp. 238–244 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.34 · 2021

Anti-coagulants are essential in preventing the formation of clots which otherwise can lead to strokes and heart attacks if not given to people with a high risk of getting clots. Several medicinal plants that can be foun…

Laarni Hannah Lacorte, Sophia Asis, Jan Lance Buenaventura, Angelic Bulanhagui, Reianna Mae Male, Kristel Faith Maniquis, Joaquin Olandez, Keneth Dayle Samulde, John Sylvester Nas

pp. 245–250 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.35 · 2021

Introduction: Currently, neurodegeneration is increasingly prevalent and proves to be a serious health problem. Plant extraction containing phytochemical compounds that are rich in anthocyanin regulates several factors c…

Van Vincent A. Volpane, Dand Mark M. Vergoza, Khaila L. Alderite, Jean Stephanie D. Bilang, Nira Mae P. De Villa, Bryan M. Domingo, Pamela T. Foronda, Mary Rose F. Lirio

pp. 251–257 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.36 · 2021

The spoilage of food by microorganism is one of the novel topics being tackled today despite the wide range of preservatives present today. Antimicrobial metabolites may have the potential to inhibit the growth of pathog…

Shania Jeanne Cosme, Maria Alysha Nicole Agustin, Francesca Louise Remedios, Camille Jedidiah Dianko, Florielie Ungria, Stacey Loraine Villanueva, John Sylvester Nas

pp. 258–267 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.37 · 2021

Organisms living in special environments, namely deep-sea, high altitude, and space environment experience physiological, biochemical, and genetic changes. Human study in special environments may be time consuming and ex…

Joseph Angelo B. Rosero, Joanna Marie G. Alvarez, Hanniel Joy B. Soriano, Jennie Rose D. Raymundo, Catherine Joy E. Batisla-on, Kyla O. Morales, Mary Rose F. Lirio

pp. 268–273 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.38 · 2021

Urinary tract infection due to E. coli is common among Southeast Asian countries. However, there is limited research available providing the prevalence of E. coli in Urinary Tract Infection in Southeast Asia. With 94%, M…

Mrunali Patel, Priti Patel, Flory Kothari

pp. 274–279 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.39 · 2021

Natural food colour production is increasing all over the world. Food sources have been colored with pigments like betalains, chlorophylls, anthocyanin’s and carotenoids. The current situation is more focused on using th…

Shayne Aira B. Baguingan, Romulo R. Macadangdang Jr., Jovigail P. Bermejo, Patricia E. Bondoc, Mary Louise L. Cartina, Anjelo Nazarene S. Liwa, Beatrice Ann B. Quiambao, Karla Joyce R. Saldaña, Dinalyn M. Ugay, Claudette Marie N. Verano

pp. 280–290 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.40 · 2021

The development of antimicrobial resistance remains to be a major health concern imposing the need for new and effective antimicrobials. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a multidrug-resistant bacteri…

Linelle A. Antonio, Princess A. Alfonso, Erika Joyce C. Tolentino, Chester P. Tabios, Prince Dean S. Sebastian, Gabriel V. Salamat, Danica C. Gracila, Mariousz Ian N. Tabug, Bernadino M. Hagosojos

pp. 291–299 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.41 · 2021

Lactic acid bacteria produce substances such as bacteriocins which inhibit the growth of pathogens. Their application holds promises in protecting the human body against pathogens provided that the strains used are suita…

Renee Alexis S. Guiao, Dancel A. Adviento, Trisha Gaile C. Angeles, Jade Anne V. Belandres, Nicole Anne S. De Guzman, Gwyneth A. Librea, Jochelle Anne V. Rullan, Bernardino M. Hagosojos

pp. 300–308 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.42 · 2021

Evidence of a growing population with mental health issues is prevalent, notably in college students. Due to this, many researchers conducted a study on how to enhance the well-being of an individual. Literature explaine…

Sutar Suhas Bharat, Sonupriya Sahu, Shubhranshee Sanshlishta Sahu, Pratyasha Mohanty, Satyabrata Nanda, Rukmini Mishra

pp. 309–316 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.43 · 2021

RNA interference machinery is most widely explored by biologist for its conserved mechanism triggered by double stranded RNA (dsRNA), results in silencing of specific genes. It is a process in which small RNAs sequence o…

Daniella U. Masangcay, An Jlyka Y. Amado, Azel R. Bulalas, Sophia R. Ciudadano, Jane D. Fernandez, Stacy M. Sastrillo, Reymund M. Mabaggu

pp. 317–324 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.44 · 2021

Micronutrient malnutrition, mainly iron, Vitamin A, and zinc, affects more than 2 billion people worldwide. One notable cause of this condition is an abnormal digestive function due to parasitic intestinal infections. Si…

France Heather C. Sanguyo, Felliah Lou A. Angeles, Shena Marice V. Deborde, Khristine C. Jumarang, Jean Angelique Mahait, Rio Sarah M. Onayan, Marla Jermaine V. Pacada, Carmela R. Pitong, Bernardino M. Hagosojos

pp. 325–339 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.45 · 2021

Food spoilage still concerns the manufacturing of food products. Several factors contributed to this problem, including temperature during preservation or storage, moisture and water content, and the majority are due to …

Janeth Cuevas Tayone, Romeo Macaltao Del Rosario, Oliva Platero Canencia, Wilanfranco Caballero Tayone

pp. 340–345 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.46 · 2021

This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidants concentration and antimicrobial activities of the different crude extracts of egg strings from sea hare (Dolabella auricularia) taken from Guangguang, Pujada Bay, Davao Orien…

Mukesh Kumar, Sushil Kumar Upadhyay, Harsimran Kaur, Rakesh Verma, Ranjana Negi, Indu Sharma, Raj Singh

pp. 346–351 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.47 · 2021

Bamboo is a renewable and versatile resource, characterized by high strength and low weight, and is easily worked using simple tools. It is widely recognized as one of the most important non-timber forest resources due t…

B Jyotirmayee, Sujata Mahapatra, Gyanranjan Mahalik

pp. 352–358 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.48 · 2021

Rhizosphere microbes contribute greatly to the growth, development and functioning of plants and trees. Microbes living in the rhizospheric area depend on the soil conditions and the products released by the plants. The …

Sadguru Prakash, Sushil Kumar Upadhyay

pp. 359–365 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.49 · 2021

Traditional medicine plays an important role in health care provision in the developing countries. In India, there is no documented information of ethnomedicinal knowledge regarding anticancer properties of indigenous pl…

Khirsten Marie Bawar, Leannie Praise Cruz, Kristine Bernadette Ilao, Julianne Mica Justiniano, Lara Mae Panganiban, Diane Laine Fabito, Christine Joy Amayun, John Sylvester Nas

pp. 366–377 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.50 · 2021

Quorum sensing (QS) is a process involved in producing, detecting, responding, and releasing signaling molecules to maintain physiological activities of most utilized by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria in v…

Ramakanta Mishra, Pradeep Kumar Chand, Kunja Bihari Satapathy

pp. 378–390 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.51 · 2021

Panchadhara Hill range is one of the distinguished forest ranges of Odisha highly enriched with a large number of angiospermic flora. The present paper reports the occurrence of 20 species of crustose lichens for the fir…