Volume 12, Issue 2

2023 · pp. 206–441 · 30 articles

Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Published: 2023
Pages: 206–441
Articles: 30
Sections: 2
ISSN: e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
Journal: AJBLS

Review Article Research Article

In this issue

Review Article

Review
HLA Allele Type Prediction: A Review on Concepts, Methods and Algorithms
Balamurugan Sivaprakasam, Prasanna Sadagopan
pp. 206–215 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.29 · Published
The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) gene system situated on Chromosome 6 has been the subject of extensive Review, primarily due to its vital role in transplantation and its links to autoimmune, infectious, and inflammator…
Review
The Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) and Entamoeba spp. Infections in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review
Patricia Andrea I. Valenciano, Amante C. Soriano III, Hazel Mae L. Sisican, Eloisa Fami I. Paragas, Kayla T. Tabarina, Kaycelyn B. Ramos, Charlene Princess S. Tolenada
pp. 216–223 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.30 · Published
Background:Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) infection andEntamoebaspecies, specificallyEntamoeba histolyticaare known to infect billions worldwide – creating a global health problem; continues to be an international conc…
Review
A Systematic Review of the Anti-proliferative Activity of Algae-synthesized Silver Nanoparticles against Cancer Cell Lines
Millano M, Jan Gabrielle, Moril M, Katherine K, Muro M, Jose Ricardo R, Narvaez N, Jenelle Audrey, Nieves N, Ma. Lindsay Joy, Nino N, Eloisa Jane, Palo P, Ronuel Kenn, Prias P, Ma. Catherine Anne Jhennifer, Bremner B, Pamela Rose
pp. 224–229 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.31 · Published
Context:Chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy have been acknowledged as the sole cancer treatment, even though they cause significant adverse reactions. Recent Review has demonstrated that treatment-based nanopar…
Review
A Narrative Review on the Preanalytical Sample Errors in the Hematology Section of Clinical Laboratory
Lissa Lourein Villanueva Lorque, Kristel Aryanna Mendiola Bonifacio, Irish Gonzales Padilla, Marie Isabelle Sandoval Panganiban, Asela Gabrielle Arcangel Persia, Rochel Diaz Tsai, Reymund Miguel Mabbagu
pp. 230–236 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.32 · Published
Background:Various errors may occur during the preanalytical phase of laboratory testing and can introduce inaccuracies that can compromise test findings which creates a significant concern for both clinicians and patien…

Research Article

Article
Comparison of Tree Species Diversity and Usage by Ratufa indica indica in Umblebyle Range Forest, Bhadravathi Division, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Hamsa Rekha Venkatesh, Shwetha Alavandi
pp. 237–244 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.33 · Published
Ratufa indicais an arboreal top canopy-dwelling species endemic to India. Tree species diversity of a forest plays an important role in the survival of arboreal species includingRatufa indica,hence the study was designed…
Article
Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their Sources in Ganga River Water, Uttar Pradesh, India
Poonam Sonwani, Chetan Singh
pp. 245–252 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.34 · Published
Aims:To evaluate the US EPA listed sixteen carcinogenic and mutagenic Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contamination in Ganga River water which supports the livelihood of more than 400 million people in many ways …
Article
Trianthema decandra Root Extract and Cisplatin Action on Biochemical and Histological Characterization of Oral Cancer in DMBA-induced Preclinical Hamster Model
Marimuthu Porkodi, Ganapathy Sindhu, Kumarasamypillai Radha Thayammal Asha, Veerasamy Vinothkumar, Pachaiappan Pugalendi, Balakrishnan Vaitheeswari
pp. 253–262 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.35 · Published
Aim:Chemoprevention, an emerging promising technique for experimental oncology, focuses on the use of natural creates to inhibit or prevent the progression of malignancy. In this study, the chemopreventive ability of TD …
Article
Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Soil Fungi and their Characterization by Using Analytical Methods
Amitha Ganapathy Bottangada, Akarsh Subhakar, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna, Thippeswamy Basaiah
pp. 263–270 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.36 · Published
Aims:The main aim of the study is to synthesize the zinc oxide nanoparticles from fungal isolates of soil and characterize the physicochemical properties of synthesized ZnO NPs for agricultural purposes.Materials and Met…
Article
Suitability of Growth Media and Carbon Source for EPS Production by Lysinibacillus macroides
Kartik Andharia, Prateek Shilpkar, Mayur Shah, Susanta Kundu
pp. 271–278 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.37 · Published
Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are carbohydrate polymers excreted by bacteria and fungi in the external environment of their cell walls. This study aims to obtain EPS-producing bacteria from the rhizosphere soil of the legume …
Article
Nutrient Analysis, Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of a Food Product Formulated with Fox Nuts (Euryale ferox)
Amanda Joseph, Gowri Ramesh
pp. 279–285 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.38 · Published
Aim/Background- Fox nuts (Euryale ferox), a South Asian native crop, are found to be high in protein and micronutrient content and are shown to have antioxidant, hypocholesterolemic, and anticarcinogenic properties.Mater…
Article
Evaluation of Combinational Therapy of L-Arginine with Some Phenolic Acids in Paclitaxel-induced Neuropathic Pain
Shubhangi Pawar, Amrapali Pagare, Suvarna Katti, Rupali Patil, Manisha Tayde
pp. 286–293 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.39 · Published
Background:Paclitaxel is an anticancer drug that can induce neuropathy and is used in animal models to evaluate new therapeutic approaches in neuropathy. Paclitaxel increases oxidative stress, which is a key contributor …
Article
Structural, Optical, Antibacterial and Anticancer Properties Silver Barium Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Prepared via a Green Process Using Withania somnifera Hairy Roots
Raja Palusamy, Thiagu Ganesan, Appakan Shajahan, Thilip Chandrasekaran, Alagar Yadav Sangilimuthu, Liyahathalikhan Umaralikhan
pp. 294–300 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.40 · Published
Aims:The current study sought to assess the antibacterial and anticancer properties of AgBamodified TiO2 nanoparticles produced by a green method using a hairy root extract fromWithania somnifera.Materials and Methods:Th…
Article
Molecular Characterization and Homology Modeling of Intercellular Adhesion Regulatory (IcaR) Proteins in Biofilm-Producing Staphylococcus Species
Donmig Jaula Cunanan, Patricia Cristina Noora Gonzalvo, Matthew Lauren Cumigad Gochuico, Charlotte Diane Villareal Falzado, Acelah Estrada Cruz, Emmanuel Pastolero Dejapa, Chloe Reyna Mae Ybañez Godin, Trisha Nicole Reyes Fenix, Mary Rose Ferrer Lirio
pp. 301–309 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.41 · Published
Background: Despite the threat biofilms pose to inpatient care, there is a lack of investigations towards the IcaR protein that regulates the intercellular adhesion locus, which contributes to biofilm formation via polys…
Article
Effects of Stocking Density on the Growth and Survival of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fry in Floating Cages in Togo
Seme Kpassi, Lamboni Matéyendou, Assai Kébalo Gnimwè, Bidifayi Mousbaou, Pitala Wéré
pp. 310–316 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.42 · Published
Aim/Background:To determine the optimal stocking density of juvénileNile tilapia(Oreochromis niloticus) allowing better growth and survival of fish in floating cages on the Zio River Dam at Quality Agro-Fish Farm in Togo…
Article
Ultra-diluted Arsenic Trioxide Induced Cytokine Changes in HepG2 Cell Line
Bahnishikha Singh, Debasmita Chatterjee, Sanket Bandyopadhyay, Satadal Das
pp. 317–325 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.43 · Published
As an alternative medicine ultra-diluted arsenic is used for problems in the digestive tract, upset stomach, sleep disorders, allergies, psoriasis, syphilis, asthma, disorders in the muscles, joints and bones, haemorrhoi…
Article
Atlas of Cyathodium Kunze Species from India
Sarath Ramesan Velu Vayalil, Sunukumar Soma Syamala, Manoj Gopal Sarayu
pp. 326–331 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.44 · Published
It has been shown that India is one of the mega-biodiversity nations in the world. Incredible floral variety may be attributed to India’s many biogeographic regions, each of which has its distinct geographical zones and …
Article
Study on Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Clinical Isolates in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Shanmugam Sriram, Ashmi C, Mercy Grow Martin, Nanthini Moorthy, Nivedha Karthikeyan, Preetha Kumar
pp. 332–342 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.45 · Published
Context:Antimicrobial resistance is currently the most significant challenge to effectively treating infections globally. The threat of antibiotic resistance is growing at an alarming rate in developing countries, perhap…
Article
Phytoremediation, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Activity of Callisia repens Silver Nanoparticles
Namamurali Praneetha, T Suchitra Naidu, Sabitha Yadam
pp. 343–351 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.46 · Published
The present work investigates the antioxidant, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties of silver nanoparticles. At first, an apparent colour change was seen as proof that the AgNPs had been generated. The formation,…
Article
Proximate Biochemical Composition and Antinutritional Analyses of the Selected Parts of Yacon (Smallanthus Sonchifolius)
Merlyn Galagar Gonzales, Romeo Macaltao Del Rosario, Angelo Mark Po Walag
pp. 352–358 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.47 · Published
Aim/Background:Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is an herbaceous and tuberous perennial plant that belongs to the sunflower family. This study aimed to determine the proximate biochemical and anti-nutritional composition…
Article
Enhancement of Production of Exopolysaccharides from Bacillus Species
Rajendrabhai Daulatbhai Vasait, Ahire Vanita Laxman, Sonawane Pooja Hemant, Deoghare Neha Subhash, Borse Archana Ashok
pp. 359–368 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.48 · Published
It has been shown that spontaneously synthesized Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are employed for a variety of commercial uses. The kind of EPS generated by bacteria to defend themselves from unsafe circumstances. Food additive…
Article
Malacofauna of Village Tanks and Minor SeasonalWater Bodies from Upper Deccan Plateau Ahmednagar Maharashtra
Pande Gajanan Sukhdeo, Lonkar Rahul S., Rayate Dadasaheb Ashok, Patil Sachin Ramsing
pp. 369–375 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.49 · Published
Aim/Background: Tank irrigation is common in India and includes artificial water reservoirs such as village tanks, bandharas, and percolation tanks. The malacofauna of village tanks has been poorly documented. The presen…
Article
Evaluation of Duhat (Syzygium cumini) Leaves as Cytological Stain
Sabanal Atheena Khassandra, Reyes Maria Angela, Reyes Norvin Jay, Soriano Ruff Renn, Tolentino Shanel, Veneracion John Bryan, Ventenilla Ansel Ian, Vizconde Danica Gabrielle, Bremner Pamela Rose
pp. 376–385 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.50 · Published
Context:Staining is a vital histology process and synthetic stains, notably Hematoxylin and Eosin, are widely used in identifying tissues in the Histopathology section. Despite their remarkable efficiency in staining, th…
Article
The Effect of High Fructose Corn Syrup on SCC-9 Cells Regulated by G0/G1 Cell Cycle Arrest via Apoptosis Induction
Kalimuthu Kavitha, Ganapathy Sindhu, Marimuthu Porkodi, Kumarasamypillai Radha Thayammal Asha, Veeran Veeravarmal, Annamalai Vijayalakshmi
pp. 386–394 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.51 · Published
Aim: The current study’s objective was to assess high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) affected oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) SCC-9 cells through apoptosis, DNA fragmentation, and the cell cycle. Materials and Methods: T…
Article
Assessment of the Effect of Methanolic Herbal Extract on Cocoon Parameters and Tensile Properties of Silk Fiber Spun by Beauveria bassiana Infected Muga Silkworm, Antheraea assamensis Helfer
Sanghamitra Saharia, Shibani Kalita, Dimpimoni Kalita, Anjumani Ojah, Sunayan Bardoloi
pp. 395–401 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.52 · Published
Aim:The current study was an attempt to combat white muscardine disease in muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) by utilizing herbal extract in an eco-friendly way.Materials and Methods:In this study, different coc…
Article
Prospective Anticancer Efficacy of Bioactive Compounds from Chicoreus ramosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
P.Kaviya Priya, P. Subavathy, A. Maria Antony Dominikal
pp. 402–407 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.53 · Published
Aim:For over three decades, marine creatures have been a rich source of novel chemical compounds that have accelerated the development of marine natural product chemistry. Among the marine organisms, molluscs are one of …
Article
Characterization and Molecular Identification of Vibrio cholerae from Sea Beach Using 16S rRNA Sequencing
Kalpita Bhatta, Priyadarshani Samal, Jyoti Ranjan Rout, Santi Lata Sahoo
pp. 408–414 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.54 · Published
Background: Developed and developing countries were confronted with public health concerns due to the devastating contamination of deadly microbes.Vibriois one among them which is associated with contaminated water resou…
Article
Green Synthesis of AgNP Using Ficus benghalensis Aerial Root and its AchE Inhibiting Property
Chelladurai Iyyanar MD (S), Ayyanar Pandurangan, Shanmugapriya Narayanan, K. Santhi, H.M. Nilofer Nisha
pp. 415–421 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.55 · Published
Aim:The aim of the study was to analyze the phytochemical components of adventitious roots of Ficus benghalensis and its biopotential ability on silver nanoparticle reduction.Materials and Methods:Aerial root was collect…
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Comparative Evaluation on the Staining Potential of Garcinia mangostana (Mangosteen) and Selenicereus guatemalensis (Dragon Fruit) for Ova of Trichuris suis and Strongyloides ransomi
Anne Jolina Eustaquio Doria, Crislyn Joy Saballa Dalusong, Roma Alheia Mendoza De Castro, Tricia Nicole Malabanan Dioneda, Kyzha Zen Buencuchillo Estefanio, Liv Andrea Perez Galvez, Pamela Rose F. Bremnergo
pp. 422–427 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.56 · Published
The conventional stains used for the detection of parasitic helminths are hazardous to laboratory scientists, who are exposed to iodine. A potential alternative stain to detect helminth ova is found in this study. This i…
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In vitro Study of Ixora coccinea Fruit Extracts for their Antioxidant and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activities
Sindhu Rani J A
pp. 428–434 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.57 · Published
Aim:The aim of the study is to investigate the antioxidant and antityrosinase properties ofIxora coccineaLinn. fruit extracts from various solvents.Materials and Methods:The antioxidant property of the extract was tested…
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Evaluation of the Growth Performance of Spirulina platensis in Different Concentrations of Kosaric Medium (KM) and Papaya Skin Powder Medium (PSPM)
Durin Akhter Jahan, Saymuna Tarin Lupa, Nur-A-Raushon N, Md. Hashibur Rahman, Md. Zulfikar Ali, Anuradha Bhadra, Yahia Mahmud
pp. 435–441 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.58 · Published
Aim:The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness ofSpirulina platensiscultivation using different concentrations of Papaya Skin Powder Medium (PSPM) in comparison to Kosaric Medium (KM). The e…