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Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences

Volume 11, Issue 1

2022 · pp. 1–205 · 28 articles

Volume
11
Issue
1
Published
2022
Pages
1–205
Articles
28
Sections
2
ISSN
e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
Journal
AJBLS

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Assessment of Pathogenic Micro-organisms Associated with Vegetable Salads

    Sunil Kumar, Mukesh Yadav, Ashwanti Devi, Mahesh Uniyal, Vikas Kumar, Nirmala Sehrawat, Raj Singh

    pp. 1–7 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.1 · Published

    Fruits and salads are the healthy sources of nutrients for many people’s regular meals served in restaurants, hotels and in the food points of various educational institutions. However, vegetable salads have been linked …

  2. Review

    Gene Mining for Management of Psychological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders- A Review

    Mondal B, Mitra G

    pp. 8–19 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.2 · Published

    Genetic studies could act as surplus tool in testifying psychological disorders revealing concrete details about diseases. Application of omics-data could assist in classification of neurodevelopmental disorders. In this…

  3. Review

    An Insight on the Prospects of Biofloc Technology (BFT) in the North-Eastern States of India

    Moirangthem Kameshwor Singh, Dipjyoti Boruah

    pp. 20–28 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.3 · Published

    Aquaculture farming is presently facing challenges in terms of effluent discharge it releases into the natural environment. Farmers opt for intensive culture methods for high production which results in deteriorated wate…

  4. Review

    Bioactive Chattels and Health Benefit Applications of Trametes versicolor

    Shah Mili, Nehal Rami

    pp. 29–33 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.4 · Published

    Mushrooms have as of now become an outstanding subject because of their diverse remedial properties. Of these, Trametes species have been exploited for epochs in traditional and conventional medication for the treatment …

Research Article

  1. Article

    Histoarchitectural Alterations in Various Tissues of Poecilia sphenops Exposed Three Sub Lethal Concentrations of Atrazine

    S Vasanth, T Siva Vijayakumar, G Bupesh, K Meenakumari, J Jasmine Buelah

    pp. 34–38 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.5 · Published

    Atrazine can affect normal physiological processes of many aquatic organisms, especially fish. In the current study, the Poecilia sphenops were exposed to 3 sub lethal concentrations 0.83ppm, 1.25ppm and 2.5ppm of atrazi…

  2. Article

    Similarity/ Dissimilarity and Phylogenetic Analysis of Protein Sequences

    Sanjay Sharma, Tazid Ali

    pp. 39–45 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.6 · Published

    In this paper, we first arrange the twenty essential amino acids in descending order according to their degeneracy numbers and following the arrangement we denote each as twenty 2D component vectors confined only to the …

  3. Article

    Ecological Study of Sonamarg: With Special Reference to the Ichthyofauna of River Sindh in Kashmir Himalaya

    Aadil Gulzar, Sabba Yaqoob, Uzma Noor Shah

    pp. 46–51 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.7 · Published

    Brown trout and rainbow trout are the two species which constitute trout fishery in the Indian uploads. In the Himalayan region, Brown trout is the only trout which supports sport fishing while in the southern region rai…

  4. Article

    Three Coccidiocidal Drugs, Three Different Responses Observed in Broiler Chickens Challenged with Eimeria tenella Oocyst

    Muhammad Abubakar Jamilu, Goselle Obed Nanjul, Dalhatu Amina, Joachim Blessing Ngozichukwu, Habu Bwehafa Martha, Abiola Oluwanifemi Rhoda, Udoh Shedrack Sunday, Oliseemeka Charles Ejete, Ojochemi Sunday Idoko, Yahaya Mbaya Ahmadu, Godwin Yandu Ajiji, Nannim Nanvyat, Gurumyen George Yilbem, Henrietta Oluwatoyin Awobode, Godwin Nyiutaha Imandeh, Bernard Malau Matur

    pp. 52–60 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.8 · Published

    Background: The successes in the poultry industry are being diminished by ravaging effect of coccidiosis that result in great mortality of birds and economic losses to farmers. Here, we describe the responses of three co…

  5. Article

    Antimicrobial Activity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae against Candida spp. Associated to Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

    Djadouni Fatima, Boungab Karima

    pp. 61–69 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.9 · Published

    This research aims to study the antimicrobial activity (AMA) of Saccharomyces cerevisiae against Candida spp. associated to vulvovaginal candidiasis and compared their efficacy to other therapeutic alternatives. Clinical…

  6. Article

    Evaluation of Cytotoxic Potential of Ethanolic and Acetone Extract of Abelmoschus moschatus on Hep G2 Cell Lines

    Rani Sebastian, Gomathi Venkatachalam, Umamaheswari D, Sakthi Abirami M, Venkateswarlu BS

    pp. 70–76 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.10 · Published

    This study aims to highlight the cytotoxic effects of Abelmoschus moschatus on Hep G2 cell lines by methylthiazoltetrazolium (MTT)-cleavage assay. The yellow tetrazolium salt MTT is converted by mitochondrial dehydrogena…

  7. Article

    Antioxidant and Cytotoxic agent from Acacia catechu Stem Bark against MCF-7 Cell Line

    Poochi Sasikala, Kanayaian Pugazhendy

    pp. 77–81 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.11 · Published

    Anti-cancer agents can be found in a variety of natural products because of their chemical and biological activity. Free radicals are molecules with high instability which induced initiation and progression of tumor form…

  8. Article

    Seasonal Dynamic in Primary Productivity and Phytoplankton Diversity in Berach River System of Udaipur District, Rajasthan

    Nadim Chishty, Narayan Lal Choudhary

    pp. 82–92 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.12 · Published

    The Berach river basin was studied for phytoplankton diversity and primary production in water from Madar tank to Sarjana tank. This study also included a few isolated ponds of the Berach river such as Up-stream, Daroli …

  9. Article

    Microbiological Analysis of used Kitchen Sponges from Selected Areas of the Ernakulum District of Kerala

    Mini K Paul, Swathy Gopinathan

    pp. 93–99 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.13 · Published

    The focus of this research was to assess the microbiological contamination of used kitchen sponges as well as the efficacy of natural and chemical disinfectants. Twenty sponges were collected from households in the Ayyam…

  10. Article

    Cost Effective Essential Oil Extraction from Surplus Betel (Piper betle L.) Leaves

    Bidisha Mondal

    pp. 100–106 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.14 · Published

    The betel leaf production in West Bengal, India is facing a serious decline due to recurrent storms and drastic weather fluctuation. A low-cost essential oil extraction process from the decomposed betel leaves could assi…

  11. Article

    Genome-wide Identification, Characterization and Expression Profiling of SnRK Gene Family in Wheat: An in-silico Approach

    Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sachin Kumar, Manoj Kumar Sharma

    pp. 107–116 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.15 · Published

    Sucrose non-fermenting 1 related protein kinases (SnRK) are well known for their crucial roles in responding to biotic and abiotic stresses through activating protein phosphorylation pathways in plants. So far, members o…

  12. Article

    Diversity and Spatial Distribution of Freshwater Macro-Invertebrates in Poba Reserve Forest of Assam, India

    Jitu Chutia, Devid Kardong

    pp. 117–126 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.16 · Published

    Seasonal investigation of aquatic macro-invertebrates in the aquatic bodies of Poba reserve forest (PRF) of Assam, India revealed altogether 55 species belonging to 29 families, 13 orders and five classes from three phyl…

  13. Article

    Insights on Anthocyanidins’ Binding Affinity and Molecular Interactions with Zika Virus Protein Targets

    John Sylvester Nas

    pp. 127–135 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.17 · Published

    Neonatal microencephaly and some neurological disorders have been associated with Zika virus (ZikV) infection. In recent years, the pathophysiology of ZikV was well elucidated; hence, different drug targets have been pro…

  14. Article

    Molecular Docking of Putative Compounds in Aqueous Muntingia calabura L. Leaf Extracts with Cytochrome P450 Proteins

    John Sylvester B Nas, Jose Gabriel Felipe B Enriquez, Anton Jose Y Villa-Ignacio, Alice Alma C Bungay, Thucydides L Salunga

    pp. 136–143 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.18 · Published

    Studies claim that Muntingia calabura L. (M. calabura) exhibits antibacterial, antipyretic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite these numerous claims, limited studies have shown its hepat…

  15. Article

    Motorcycle Helmets as Potential Fomites in Transmission of Pathogenic Micro-organisms and Antibacterial Activity of Helmet Disinfectant Spray

    SK Jasmine Shahina, Premi S, Shabana Thabasum I, Summera Rafiq

    pp. 144–148 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.19 · Published

    Helmets provide protection to our heads from grave injuries. Though they offer plenty of advantages, they act as breeding grounds for infectious pathogens. Despite the high possibility of being contaminated, helmets are …

  16. Article

    Changes in the Proximate Composition, Fatty Acid and Mineral Contents of Catla catla of Loktak Lake by Different Cooking Methods

    Heikham Dayami, Chungkham Sarojnalini

    pp. 149–156 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.20 · Published

    Cooking methods are invariably found to influence the nutritional composition of protein and oilrich food such as fish. The effects of four different cooking methods (steaming, microwave cooking, frying and currying) wer…

  17. Article

    Total Alkaloid and Saponin Content of the Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Cassia alata, Chrysophyllum cainito, Cymbopogon citratus, Lantana camara, and Terminalia catappa

    Aileen May Gabule Ang, Alkhen Dave Fuentes Manuales

    pp. 157–160 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.21 · Published

    Introduction:Alkaloids and saponins are among the phytochemicals with promising medicinal value. Ethnopharmacological studies have shown that Cassia alata, Chrysophyllum cainito, Cymbopogon citratus, Lantana camara, and …

  18. Article

    Effect of Varying Acetic Acid Concentration in the Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content and Cytotoxicity of Ipomoea batatas Lam. (Convolvulaceae) Leaf Extracts

    Aileen May Gabule Ang, Arnold Lambu Agbu Jr, Lorie Belle Puerto Jumamil

    pp. 161–165 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.22 · Published

    Introduction:Ipomoea batatas Lam. is grown in the Philippines for food. Its young leaves, reported to exhibit medicinal properties, are eaten fresh in salads with vinegar or shrimp paste.Objectives:However, the effect of…

  19. Article

    Cytotoxicity, Antioxidant Activity, and Total Phenolic Content of the Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Hornstedtia conoidea Ridl

    Gina Barbosa Barbosa, Cresilda Vergara Alinapon, Melania Manginsay Enot, Gloria Jesusa Detecio Baltazar, Emma Orbita Buncales, Analyn Galo Gultiano, Aileen May Gabule Ang

    pp. 166–172 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.23 · Published

    This study uncovers the potential benefits of the leaves of the less explored Philippine endemic Hornstedtia conoidea. This study aimed to determine the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), total …

  20. Article

    A Study on the Identity Graph in Genetic Code

    Birinchi Kumar Boruah, Tazid Ali, Shyamalima Saikia

    pp. 173–180 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.24 · Published

    The genetic code is the sequence of nucleotides that determines the amino acid sequence of protein molecules during the process of translation. The term codon is used to denote the universal nucleotide triplet that codes…

  21. Article

    Identification of Microplastics as Emerging Contaminant in Branded Milk of Tamil Nadu State, India

    Rajamani Kiruba, Preethi M, Aganasteen R, Rithick Raj M, Hannah Thabitha C, Monica P, Sakthivel J, Levince C, Naseera Banu I

    pp. 181–187 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.25 · Published

    Nowadays, human exposure to microplastic particles through the contamination of foods may be a risk factor for human health. Microplastic particle contamination is highly intended in the food chain by consuming food prod…

  22. Article

    GC-MS Profiling and in vitro Assessment of Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Properties of Ethanolic and Acetone Extracts of Oldenlandia corymbosa L.

    Babitha Mandapathil Chellappan, Gomathi Venkatachalam, Chakala Umamaheswara Reddy, Kumar M, Venketeswarawarlu BS

    pp. 188–192 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.26 · Published

    To investigate antioxidant and neuroprotective activity of ethanolic (OCWE) and acetone extract (OCWA) of Oldenlandia corymbosa plant and identification of phytochemical constituents present in both extracts by GC-MS ana…

  23. Article

    Anticancer Activity of Black Turtle Bean against Breast and Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Pre-clinical Study

    R Durga Priyadarshini, D Annette Beatrice

    pp. 193–199 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.27 · Published

    Black turtle bean (BTB) is a nutrient rich common bean that remain least explored and underutilized in India. Throwing light to the known and discovering unknown phytochemicals present can further help narrow focus on tr…

  24. Article

    Isolation, Biochemical Characterization of Rhizobium sps SN01 Strain from Root Nodules of Mimosa pudica and their Impact on Agriculture Crops

    Soundarya Shree KR, Nagalambika Prasad, Prakruthi G, Siddalingeshwara KG, Sharangouda J Patil

    pp. 200–205 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.28 · Published

    The present study deals with the isolation of Rhizobium bacteria from root nodules of Mimosa pudica, and to check its efficiency as bio-fertilizer in improving plant growth. Rhizobium sps SN01 was isolated from root nodu…