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Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences

Volume 10, Issue 2

2021 · pp. 225–513 · 36 articles

Volume
10
Issue
2
Published
2021
Pages
225–513
Articles
36
Sections
2
ISSN
e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
Journal
AJBLS
Review ArticleOriginal Article

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Hypoglycemic Effect of Andrographis paniculata Extract in Alloxan Induced Albino Wistar Rats: A Systematic Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  2. Review

    Anticoagulant Properties of Medicinal Plants of Asteraceae: A Systematic Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  3. Review

    Anti-coagulant Activity of Flavonoids in Medicinal Plants from Philippine Flora: A Narrative Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  4. Review

    Anti-neurodegenerative Activity of Anthocyanin Extract from Endemic Plant Species in the Philippines: A Systematic Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  5. Review

    Applications of Bacteriocin and Protective Cultures in Dairy Products: A Mini-Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  6. Review

    Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model Organism for Special Environment

    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 · Published

    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…

  7. Review

    Prevalence of Escherichia coli in the Community Acquired Bacteremic UTI in Southeast Asian Countries: A Mini-Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  8. Review

    Advance Ecological Approach to New Assessment in Red Plant Pigments

    Mrunali Patel, Priti Patel, Flory Kothari

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

    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…

  9. Review

    Efficacy of Mikania micrantha Extract against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A Mini Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  10. Review

    A Review of Lactic Acid Bacteria and their Bacteriocins: Classification, Biosynthesis, and Mechanism against Oral Pathogens

    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 · Published

    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…

  11. Review

    Positive Influence of Probiotics on the Mental Health Status of College Students: A Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  12. Review

    RNA Interference: A Functional Genomics Approach for Plant Disease Management

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

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

    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…

  13. Review

    Association of Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection and Micronutrient Malnutrition: A Narrative Review

    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 · Published

    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…

  14. Review

    Bacteriocin and its Current Application as a Food Packaging Film Component against Spoilage: A Narrative Review

    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 · Published

    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 …

Original Article

  1. Article

    Egg Strings of Dolabella auricularia: Its in vitro Antioxidants and Antibacterial Activities

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

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

    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…

  2. Article

    Taxonomical Diversity, Socioeconomic and Ethnomedicinal Significance of Bambusa Schreber 1789 (Poaceae: Bambusoideae) in Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India

    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 · Published

    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…

  3. Article

    Comparative Analysis of Rhizospheric Bacteria Associated with Four Medicinal Plants

    B Jyotirmayee, Sujata Mahapatra, Gyanranjan Mahalik

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

    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 …

  4. Article

    A Study on Indigenous Plants as Source of Anticancer Agents: An Ethnomedicinal Approach

    Sadguru Prakash, Sushil Kumar Upadhyay

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

    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…

  5. Article

    In silico Identification of Novel Compounds as Quorum-Sensing Inhibitors in Selected Waterborne Pathogens

    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 · Published

    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…

  6. Article

    New Addition of Twenty Lichen Species to the Flora of Odisha: A Report

    Ramakanta Mishra, Pradeep Kumar Chand, Kunja Bihari Satapathy

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

    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…

  7. Article

    Neuroprotective Efficacy of Asparagus racemosus Root Extract on Hippocampal Neurons in Scopolamine Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Prasad Jagdish, Bhatnagar Maheep

    pp. 391–399 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.52 · Published

    Background: Alzheimer’s disease is a one of the prominent cause of senile dementia in the aged people, resulting in mental health deterioration in more than 44 millions of people worldwide. A great majority of currently …

  8. Article

    Screening of Inhibitors against Multidrug Resistant Protein 1 through Molecular Docking

    Shiroli Dabbikar, Dipti Soni Jaipuriar, Sabitha Y

    pp. 400–406 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.53 · Published

    Multidrug Resistant Protein 1 (MRP1) has a significant role in the expulsion of substrates from the cancer cell. The over expression of MRP1 can be a reason for the unsuccessful attempt in chemotherapy. This study aims t…

  9. Article

    Larvicidal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Azadirachta indica Leaf Extract Against Oryctes rhinoceros (L.) Beetle.

    Ganga Gopalakrishnan, Haritha Cheveliveli Mani, Sreekutty Thekkeveli Vijayan

    pp. 407–412 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.54 · Published

    The coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros (L), has been one of the major pests of coconut in India and other coconut producing countries causing direct or indirect losses to the crop. It can be controlled by elim…

  10. Article

    Hepatitis B Viral Load Monitoring Insight Across India: Needs Lucidity on Burden of Silent Killer

    Chaitali Nikam, Caesar Sengupta, Praveenkumar Ganesan

    pp. 413–420 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.55 · Published

    Background:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the most serious infectious diseases that needs a critical attention in India. The current study aims to estimate the prevalence of the seropositive patients to asse…

  11. Article

    Fingerprinting of Rice (Oryza sativa) Landraces from Three Geopolitical Zones in Ebonyi State Nigeria using SDS-page

    Ukaegbu MC, Adeoye, OO, Nworie O, Iloduba EO

    pp. 421–426 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.56 · Published

    The genetic variability among ten (10) accessions of Rice (Oryza sativa) from three (3) Geopolitical zones (Ikwo, Afikpo and Abakaliki) in Ebonyi State Nigeria were assessed using sodium dodecyl polyacrylamide gel electr…

  12. Article

    Synthesis and Antioxidant Studies of Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) Metal Complexes of 6-Pyridyl-5, 6-Dihydrobenzo[4,5]-Imidao[1,2-C] Quinazoline (N-N) Derivatives

    Chaithra K, Bheemanna HG, Mamatha KS, Gayathri V

    pp. 427–433 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.57 · Published

    The major class of organic molecules synthesis involved by the various atoms in their molecules, and they are joined in rings containing at least one atom in any synthesized compound of an element other than that of carb…

  13. Article

    Taxonomic List and Conservation Status on the Beach Forest Flora of Homonhon Island, Philippines

    Roanne Benesisto Romeroso, Danilo Niem Tandang, Ian Ausa Navarrete

    pp. 434–442 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.58 · Published

    Background and Objectives: Limited studies have been done on Philippines Island beach forest species. Here, we reported a preliminary study on the Beach Forest of Homonhon Island, Philippines. Materials and Methods: To d…

  14. Article

    Determination of Use-Value, Informant Consensus Factor, and Fidelity Level of Medicinal Plants Used in Cavite, Philippines

    Evane Sullano Caunca, Lloyd Ongpauco Balinado

    pp. 443–453 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.59 · Published

    In developing countries like the Philippines, the use of plants as medicine plays an important role especially in providing affordable and accessible health care. However, studies to determine the use-value (UV) of these…

  15. Article

    Purification and Characterization of α-L-rhamnosidase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens –D1

    Bhaba Kumar Pegu, Devid Kardong, Dip Kumar Gogoi

    pp. 454–461 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.60 · Published

    Rhamnosidase enzyme important role in debittering technology of citrus fruit juices. The other industrial sector considered a potential user of wine enhancement, antibiotic preparation, preparation of rhamnose, prunin an…

  16. Article

    Isolation and Characterization of Acinetobacter baumannii from Chicken Meat Samples in North India

    Sunil Kumar, Razique Anwer, Mukesh Yadav, Nirmala Sehrawat, Vikas Kumar, Anil Kumar Sharma

    pp. 462–468 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.61 · Published

    Meat is consumed as food and rich source of nutrients in many parts of the world. Due to poor hand hygiene and other sources, meat samples get contaminated with many bacterial species. Most of the pathogenic bacteria are…

  17. Article

    Major Fungal Diseases of Rice: A Case Study

    Suchismita Samal, Sagarika Parida

    pp. 469–475 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.62 · Published

    Disease screening and evaluation is a major parameter for measurement of host resistance of various rice germplasm and this study will facilitate for genetic mapping of resistance genes for researchers. The survey work w…

  18. Article

    Proximate and Sensory Properties of Dioscorea bulbifera Composite Flour Made Cookies and Cake

    Sadhni Induar, Bikash Chandra Behera, Debasmita Dubey, Pradeep Kumar Naik

    pp. 476–483 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.63 · Published

    Dioscorea bulbifera is a traditional wild tuber belongs to family Dioscoreaceae. It is not only rich in nutrients but also possesses medicinal properties. In this study an attempt has been made to produce cookies and cak…

  19. Article

    Influence of Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer on the Growth of Trigonellafoenum-graecum L.

    Muthuswamy Sujatha, Varadharajaperumal Pradeepa, Arumugasamy Mahalakshmi

    pp. 484–491 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.64 · Published

    The effect of seaweed liquid fertilizer (SLF) of Sargassum wightii on germination, growth and biochemical constituents of Trigonellafoenum-graecum L. (Fenugreek) was studied. Sargassum wightii was collected from Kanyakum…

  20. Article

    Bacterial Vaginosis: A Systematic Analysis on Current Treatments for Pregnant Women

    Manipon M, Dale Christian M, Bugarin B, Kimberly Claire S, Mahinay M, Jian S. Millare, Krisha Joyce C, Papa P, Margareth Louise F, Nuñez N, Lara Patricia B, Mabbagu M, Reymund M

    pp. 492–499 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.65 · Published

    Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection that causes discharge, odor, and irritation, characterized by a shift in the vaginal flora from the dominant Lactobacillus to a polymicrobial flora. It is a commonly report…

  21. Article

    Insecticidal Effect of Adathoda vasica (Leaf) and Trigonella foenum – Graecum (Seed) Extracts against Mealy Bugs (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) On Hibiscus Rosa sinensis Plant

    Kalitha Parveen Peer Mohamed, M Sundaralingam, Athira Sukumaran, Christobher S

    pp. 500–506 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.66 · Published

    Biopesticides are natural plant products which are environmentally safe, less hazardous, economic and easily available. Mealy bugs are white to pink in colour and measure 3–4 mm in length. In case of M. hirsutus, eggs as…

  22. Article

    Development and Standardization of a Probiotic-Enriched supplement for CKD

    Kowlini Mohanasundaram, Kalaivani Devarajan, Hemamalini Arambakkam Janardhanam

    pp. 507–513 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.67 · Published

    Introduction: Probiotics are suggested to be potentially therapeutic in the treatment and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as they improve gut microbiota, and delay the progression of CKD. Synbiotic benefits a…