Volume 13, Issue 2

Varsha Muraleedharan, Thamaraiselvi Balasubramanian, Karukuvelraja Raja

pp. 448–455 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.56

Aim:The current study aims to optimize and quantify the production of GABA from isolates obtained from Panchagavya. Materials and Methods:Using TLC and a UV-vis spectrophotometer, a number of microorganisms that were iso…

Eziah C. San Pascual, Michelle Angelica T. San Jose, Alona Marie C. Santos, Tristan Josef E. Tinte, Jaimie L. Trinidad, Adara Abrianne D. Vidal, Lester John C. Zabala, Reign Chloe C. Zapanta, Daniel H. Bercede

pp. 456–465 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.57

Aim/Background:The study assesses the potential anti-quorum sensing ability of the ethanolic crude extract of the plant Eleusine indica and its ability to inhibit biofilm formations in two clinically significant bacteria…

P. Kanthimathi, P. J. Joslin

pp. 466–471 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.58

Marine organisms inhabit a distinct ecological niche compared to terrestrial counterparts, leading to significant variations in their secondary metabolite profiles. Symbiotic relationships between microorganisms and mari…

Relika Balatcopo Maglinao, Jillian Mikaela Velasco Jamito, Lyndon Manalastas Kalaw, Elara Ysabelle Nava Laud, Joan Mari Magsombol Lim, Graziele Ann Lanting Manimtim, Ania Lisa Galisanao Marcelo, Kiana Ajiah Capili Nefulda, Earl Adriane Abella Cano

pp. 472–480 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.59

Background:Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a medical condition caused by Staphylococcus aureusand Streptococcus pyogenes, affecting T-Cell Receptors (TCRs) and Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) in both healthy and imm…

Himashri Deka, Chayanika Devi, Mohammad Tabish, Dimbeswar Das, Chunamoni Das, Pankaj Kalita

pp. 481–490 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.60

Aim:The present study involves the screening and assessment of phytochemical composition of V. negundo, A. carambola, A. indicaand J. gendarussaleaves extract. The extracts were further assessed for their antioxidant and…

Makhdora Almuziny

pp. 491–496 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.61

Background:Since ancient times, humans have treated themselves with herbs and found them effective against many diseases. Therefore, they transferred their experience to the next generations. However, utilizing these nat…

Sheetal Veeredevanapura Krishnappa, Basavarajappa Sekarappa

pp. 497–505 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.62

Stingless bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Meliponinae) honey is a dark black coloured nutritious and medicinally valued substance, produced by stingless bee species by using the nectar and pollen of blossoms of various plant s…

Bhagya Unnikrishnan, Basavarajappa Sekarappa

pp. 506–514 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.63

Aim:Butterflies survival is strongly interlinked with environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and rainfall. The aim of this study was to find out the influence of ecological factors namely: temperature, humid…

Nalini Thimappa Jayaramappa, Ramesh Babu Harohalli Nanjegowda, Rajeshwari Nanjappa, Kumbar Mudakappa Manjunath

pp. 515–522 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.64

Aim:To investigate the antifungal activity of phytochemicals from Sida acutaon sorghum mycoflora.The current study aimed to determine that Sida acutaroot, stem and leaf extracts have antifungal properties. Materials and …

Tushar Kanti Roy, Samir Kumar Saha, Indrani Banerjee

pp. 523–530 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.65

Aim/Background:This study aimed to assess the toxicity of cypermethrin using zebrafish embryos as a model organism. Cypermethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid commonly used in agriculture and pest control, poses significant en…

Vasudha Datta, Divya Drishti, Lalit Sharma, Satish Kumar, Diwakar Aggarwal

pp. 531–539 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.66

Aims/Background:Eclipta alba(Linn.) Hassk. (Asteraceae) frequently referred to as bhringoraj in Indian Subcontinent and false daisy in other parts of the world is regarded as an herb of high medicinal value by practition…

Priyanka K, Pradeep. S. Shindhe, Ramesh. S. Killedar, Dhrushnu Prasannan

pp. 540–550 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.67

Background:3.8% in the working population and 7.9% of the total population suffers from Sciatica. The Modern conservative treatments give short-term pain reduction with mild to serious side effects. Anushalya karma(Para …

Kuchipudi Devavani, Vunga Umamaheswara Rao

pp. 551–560 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.68

Bacteria in marine environment are the most versatile organisms capable of producing a wide spectrum of potential bioactive secondary metabolites, some with novel structures. Many of these secondary metabolites of marine…

Shivani Kondal, L.K. Attri

pp. 258–265 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.33

Aim/Background:Orchids epitomizes an array of mimicry strategies, from seducing carrion flies with the scent of decaying flesh to crafting petals that convincingly resemble leaves to entice ant pollinators. Unmasking the…

Mariya Angel Augasta Victor Jeyasingh, Venkatesh Rajendran

pp. 271–277 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.35

The evergreen flowering tree Simarouba glaucais indigenous to Florida, the Lesser Antilles, South America, and the United States. Common names for this plant include bitterwood, dysentery barks, Laxmi Taru, and paradise …

Paras Chauhan, L.K. Attri

pp. 278–286 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.36

Aim/Background:Orchids, known for their exquisite beauty of flowers and ecological diversities, invariably depend on mycorrhizal fungi partner to obtain the essential nutrients and growth factors at the time of their see…

Jeyanthi Kumari Venkatasamy, Radhika Duraisamy, Veerabahu Chockalingam

pp. 287–296 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.37

Background:The growth performance of Spirulina platensis, a type of blue-green algae known for its high nutritional value, on media supplemented with poultry droppings slurry from a biogas plant can be an intriguing stud…

G. Rahul, S. Ravi Kiran, J. Achyutha Devi, Ch. Venkata Ramana Devi

pp. 566–575 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.70

Arginase is an essential enzyme catalyzing the L-arginine hydrolysis to L-ornithine and urea, fundamental to the urea cycle in mammals. The isoforms, arginase I, mainly hepatic and cytosolic, critical for detoxifying amm…

Chandopal Saikia, Moirangthem Kameshwor Singh, Mouchumi Gogoi

pp. 561–565 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.69

Aim:Popularly known as living jewels, butterflies are very delicate, elusive, amiable creatures in the world. They are considered to be one of the good pollution indicators. The present study on butterfly diversity aims …