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Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences

Volume 12, Issue 3

2023 · pp. 442–639 · 25 articles

Volume
12
Issue
3
Published
2023
Pages
442–639
Articles
25
Sections
2
ISSN
e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
Journal
AJBLS
Research ArticleOriginal Article

In this issue

Research Article

  1. Article

    A Systematic Review of Waterborne Protozoan Pathogens in South Asia: Cases of Human Infections

    Mark F F E. Padua, Giovanni De Jesus Milanez

    pp. 442–450 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.59 · Published

    Aim/Background:Waterborne protozoan parasites, which include Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Entamoeba, are considered important intestinal parasites around the world due to their high rates of morbidity and mortality. It …

  2. Article

    A Systematic Review on the Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth (STH) Infection from Cats and Dogs in Asia

    Mark F F E. Padua

    pp. 451–459 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.60 · Published

    Aim/Background: Parasitic infections from both cats and dogs are considered a recurring problem in several developing countries. This review intends to provide the current cases, through published articles in various sch…

  3. Article

    Effect of Chemical Mutagen on Seed Germination, Morphological and Essential Oil Content in Ocimum basilicum L.

    Neha Kumari, Maneesha Singh

    pp. 460–465 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.61 · Published

    Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicumL.) variability might be improved with hybrid combinations but combination breeding is a time-consuming process for genetic improvement of this useful plant due to smaller floral size and aut…

  4. Article

    Compost Preparation from Different Organic Wastes: Their Biochemical Analysis and Effect on Growth of Bottle Gourd

    Tanvi Taneja, Indu Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Mahesh Kumar Rana, Raj Singh

    pp. 466–472 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.62 · Published

    Aim:A study was carried out to prepare from the different organic wastes and to assess their effect on bottle gourds.Background:Composting is a crucial agricultural process that aids in the recycling of agricultural and …

  5. Article

    Molecular Divergence and Phylogenetic Positioning in Siluriformes Species Using mtDNA COI Gene

    Mohd Imran

    pp. 473–483 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.63 · Published

    Aim:Molecular divergence between species or a group of species is efficient tool to trace the relation between them and assist in their better phylogenetic positioning with good bootstrap supports. The study has emphasis…

  6. Article

    Amelioration of Immune Response Induced Cytokine Imbalance by MERS-CoV Antigen in Gallus gallus domesticus Model by Ethanolic Extract of Nymphaea caerulea

    Debasmita Chatterjee, Banhishikha Singh, Krishnendu Paira, Satadal Das

    pp. 484–492 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.64 · Published

    Background:Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) surfaced in late 2012 and was responsible for widespread infection and death throughout the globe. According to research reports, there is no potential m…

  7. Article

    Efficacy of Fungicides and Botanical Extracts against Alternaria brassicicola Causing Leaf Spot of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var capitata L.)

    Sabebaro Namo Das, Pranab Paul, Pranit Saikia

    pp. 493–498 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.65 · Published

    Background:The leaf spot of cabbage caused by pathogenic fungi,Alternaria brassicicola, tends to cause serious diseases in crucifers with considerable economic losses in their yield and storage. Application of chemical f…

  8. Article

    Identification of Bioactive Compounds in Acetone Leaf and Stem-Bark Extracts of Psychotria dalzellii Hook.f. by GC-MS Analysis and Evaluation of in vitro Anti-bacterial Properties

    Aralahalli Borappa Thejashree, Raja Naika

    pp. 499–509 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.66 · Published

    Background:Psychotria dalzelliiHook.f. (Rubiaceae) is an ethnobotanically important plant species, traditionally the stem part is used as a remedy for pruritus and the leaf juice is utilized in the preparation of eye dro…

  9. Article

    Antibacterial Activity of Water Soluble and Fat- Soluble Vitamins against Drug Resistance Clinical Bacteria Klebsiella Pneumonia

    Afrah Abdul Kader, Alfiya Azeez, Ayifa Mahjabin, Fairos Babu, Farha Madathil Mikacha, Fathima Shabeena, Fida Fathima, Fidha Sulthana, Hameena Hanna, Hanoona Parambatt, Jumni Ambalavan Puthan Peediyakkal, Lafa Shihab, Mohammed Abdul Kareem, Muhammed Nihad, Munawvara Fathima, Nadeena Sherin, Nandhana Dineeshan Sinitha, Nida Sherin, Mohamed Nafees, Ruqaya Mustafa, Shahana Sini, Shahla Thasni, Sreeshna Pallath, Vafeena Mariyam, Abdul Hannan Shaikh, Shilpa V P, Sirajudheen Mukriyan Kallungal, Muddukrishnaiah Kotakonda

    pp. 510–515 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.67 · Published

    Background: Vitamins play an important role in enhancing immunity, which helps the body fight various infections.Aim:This study investigates the antimicrobial activity of Biotin (Vitamin B7) and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)…

  10. Article

    A Study on Callus Induction and the Successful Regeneration of Plantlets from Rhizome Explants of Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd., a Valuable Medicinal Plant

    Kizhakke Modongal Shamsudheen, Valiyaparambath Musfir Mehaboob, Kunnampalli Faizal, Palusamy Raja, Ganesan Thiagu, Appakan Shajahan

    pp. 516–522 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.68 · Published

    Aim:The primary focus of our study is to establish a reliable approach for plant regeneration via indirect organogenesis ofAlpinia galanga, utilizing rhizome buds.Materials and Methods:The rhizome explants were placed on…

  11. Article

    Phylogeny Influences Genome Size and GC but not Sequence and Organismal Complexity in Staphylococci

    Akash Ajay

    pp. 523–529 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.69 · Published

    Aim:Like other ecological and morphological features, genomic features are adaptive and can be influenced by phylogeny. While some features like genome size and genomic GC have been explored in the past, still some featu…

  12. Article

    Phytochemical Analysis and in vitro Antioxidant Activities of Three Species of Premna L. from Kerala

    Harikrishnan M R, S Suhara Beevy

    pp. 530–540 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.70 · Published

    Aim:Premna, a genus belonging to the family Lamiaceae, is known for its immense bioactivity and has a significant role in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research. The present study sought to look into th…

  13. Article

    Investigation of Dormancy Breaking and Water Uptake Mechanisms in Majidea zangueberica Kirk ex Oliv., Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K. Schum., Tabebuia aurea (Silva Manso) Benth. and Hook. f. ex S. Moore, Santalum album L., and Morinda citrifolia L. seeds.

    Preethi Jenifer Praticia. S, Kanchana. M

    pp. 541–550 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.71 · Published

    Aim:The primary aim of this research is to analyze the conditions that prompt dormancy release and identify the primary water gap location during the dormancy-breaking process. By subjecting the seeds to various dormancy…

  14. Article

    Red Grape Seed Extract (RGSE) declines Neuronal and Oxidative Damage in the Brain Regions of Alzheimer’s Induced Wistar Rats.

    M. Thulasi, K. Janardhana, C. Aruna, M. Muniya Naik, A. Govardhan Naik, V. Uday Kiran

    pp. 551–557 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.72 · Published

    Objectives: This research explores Red Grape Seed Extract (RGSE) declines Neuronal and Oxidative Damage in the brain regions of Alzheimer’s Induced Wistar Rats.Materials and Methods:A cohort of three-month-old Wistar rat…

  15. Article

    Evaluation of in vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Leaves of Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae)

    Soumya Jose, Sreeja Thankappan

    pp. 558–563 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.73 · Published

    Aim:The present study focused to establish thein vitroanti-inflammatory activity of leaf extracts ofTerminalia chebulaprepared using different solvents.Materials and Methods:Thein vitroantiinflammatory potentiality of le…

  16. Article

    Elevated Temperature and Carbon Dioxide alter the Tea Rhizosphere Soil Dynamics

    Ajmeri Sultana Rahman, Jayanta Barukial, Satya Ranjan Sarmah, Rupanjali Deb Baruah

    pp. 580–586 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.76 · Published

    Aim:The aim of this work is to explore the impact of climate change on the tea rhizosphere soil dynamics. The experiment sought to study the tea rhizosphere Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), Total Nitrogen (TN), Microbial Bioma…

  17. Article

    Evaluation of Molecular Genetic Diversity and DNA Barcoding of Rita gogra (Family Bagridae) from Narmada River Revealed through Mitochondrial COX1 Gene Sequencing

    R. K. Garg, Surbhi Dohre

    pp. 587–595 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.77 · Published

    Background:Since fish have a great deal of variation and phenotypic flexibility, it can occasionally be challenging to identify them just based on morphological features, therefore, various molecular markers are very rel…

  18. Article

    In vitro Anti-Cancer Activity of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. in DLA Cell lines

    Jithesh Krishnan R, Asha Ramachandran, Abhilash Sivadasan

    pp. 596–602 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.78 · Published

    Background:Today, the number of cancer patients is increasing because of lifestyle, food habits, radiation, etc. Chemotherapy and other medicines cause many problems in the normal body. Discovering new cancer drugs from …

  19. Article

    Exploring the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Aprepitant: An Antagonist of the Neurokinin-1 Receptor

    Pavithra J, Shila G, Maheshwaran P, John Staines M, Sakthi Sundaram S

    pp. 611–615 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.80 · Published

    Aim:Substance P participates towards pain aetiology by activating on the NK-1R, the neurokinin-1 receptor, which is found on sensory neurons that perceive noxious stimuli. SP is recognised to have biological action throu…

  20. Article

    Comparative Hematological Profile of Three Species of Schizothorax Group Found in the Streams of Himalayan Region

    Siddiqui U, Rani A, Bisht H.C.S, Pandey N.N

    pp. 616–621 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.81 · Published

    Assessing hematological parameters offers a comprehensive evaluation of the health condition of fish. The present study evaluated the variations in hematological parameters, including Total Erythrocyte Count (TEC), Total…

  21. Article

    Isolation of Lactobacilli from Freshly Drawn Raw Milk of Desi and Crossbred Cows of Gurugram Region, Haryana

    Prachi P, Sandhya Khunger, Sunil Kumar, Mukesh Sharma, Mukul Mudgal

    pp. 622–627 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.82 · Published

    Background:Cow milk is of great concern these days because of its high nutritional value as well as the probiotic flora present in it, which confer several benefits to the human body.Lactobacillusis one such beneficial b…

  22. Article

    Analysis of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Water of Ponds/Lakes in and Around Arsikere Taluk, Hassan District, Karnataka, India

    Poornima Bhari Shivashankar, Shwetha Alavandi

    pp. 628–639 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.83 · Published

    Arsikere is one of the historical old towns originates during the Hoysala dynasty, holds several lakes/ponds in and around its geography. Published reports on physic-chemical parameters of lakes/ponds in and around Arsik…

Original Article

  1. Article

    Antioxidant Potential, Antidiabetic, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of White Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.): An in vitro Study

    R. Durga Priyadarshini, D. Annette Beatrice, C. Sivaraj

    pp. 564–573 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.74 · Published

    Aim/Background:Legumes are nutrient-dense with bioactive compounds offering protective effects against non-communicable diseases. The study aimed to screen phytochemicals, determine the total phenol and flavonoid content…

  2. Article

    Antibacterial and Mosquito Repellent Assay of Poly Herbal Oil

    R. Marivignesh, M.I. Zahir Hussain, M. Vijayalakshmi, A. Shajahan, S. Ramesh Kumar, M. Sithi Jameela

    pp. 574–579 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.75 · Published

    Aim:To evaluate the anti-bacterial and mosquito-repellant activities of herbal skin oil.Materials and Methods:The herbs used for the present study were washed well with tap water and weighed. 250 g each of the selected p…

  3. Article

    Effect of Alpha-Phellandrene on Glucose Uptake and Adipogenesis in Insulin Resistant 3T3-L1 Adipocytes: an in vitro and in silico Approach

    Souprayen Seethalakshmi, Ravishankar Sarumathi, Chandrasekaran Sankaranarayanan

    pp. 603–610 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.79 · Published

    Aim:The present study was designated to investigate the effect of alpha-phellandrene, a monoterpene presents in essential oils of mint, turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon on adipocyte function under insulin resistant c…