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The relevance of sebum composition in the etiopathogeny of acne
da Cunha, Marisa Gonzaga
Dermatology Discipline, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Daza, Francisca
Dermatology Discipline, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Filho, Carlos D. Apparecida Machado
Dermatology Discipline, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
da Veiga, Glaucia Luciano
Clinical Analysis Department, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Fonseca, Fernando
Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease that develops around the hair follicle. Many are the interconnected etiopathogenic factors involved, among which we can mention the increase in levels of androgen hormones, sebum hypersecretion, follicular hyperkeratosis with microcomedo formation, the proliferation of the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and the resulting inflammatory response. The way this bacterial growth occurs and how it is connected with the development of the inflammatory process have been themes of many clinical and experimental trials. Modifications in the sebum composition lead to a greater proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes that obstruct the follicular ostium and favor the formation of comedones. On the other hand, these modifications alter the follicular hydration and facilitate the proliferation of the P. acnes, which not only produces chemotactic factors but also releases lipase that oxidizes the squalene. The oxidized squalene induces the formation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and boosts the innate immunity of keratinocytes and sebocytes, thus generating the inflammatory process. The aim of this study was to review the literature regarding the new concepts on the pathogenesis of acne.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 8 No 1 (2018): January-March 2018
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Scorpion venom: pharmacological analysis and its applications
Chaubey, Mukesh Kumar
Department of Zoology, Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate College, Gorakhpur - 273001, U.P., India
Scorpions belong to class: Arachnida, order: Scorpionida represented now by approximately 1500 species. These are one of the most ancient group of the animals on the earth conserving their morphology almost unaltered and are the most successful inhabitants of the earth. Scorpions when stimulated secrete venom which is a cocktail of variable concentration of neurotoxins, cardiotoxins, nephrotoxins, hemolytic toxins, phosphodiesterases, phospholipases, hyaluronidase, glucosaminoglycans, histamine, seratonin, tryptophan and cytokine releasers. According to an estimate, frequency of deaths caused by scorpion sting is higher in comparison to that of caused by snake-bite. Almost all of these lethal scorpions except Hemiscorpious species belong to scorpion family Buthidae comprising 500 species. Scorpion venoms show variable reactions in envenomated patients. However, closer the phylogenic relationship among the scorpions, more similar the immunological properties. Furthermore, various constituents of venom may act directly or indirectly and individually or synergistically to exert their effects. Scorpion stings cause a wide range of conditions from severe local skin reactions to neurologic, respiratory and cardiovascular collapse. Lethal members of Buthidae family include Buthus, Parabuthus, Mesobuthus, Tityus, Leiurus, Androctonus and Centruroides. Besides their lethal properties, scorpion venoms have some unique properties beneficial to mankind. These contain anti-insect, antimicrobial and anticancer properties and thus, can play a key role in the insect pest management programmes, treatment of microbial infection and in the treatment of various cancer types.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 7 No 4 (2017): October-December 2017
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Fungal diseases on tomato plant under greenhouse condition
Sanoubar, Rabab
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - Bologna University, Viale Fanin 44, 40127 Bologna, Italy
Barbanti, Lorenzo
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - Bologna University, Viale Fanin 44, 40127 Bologna, Italy
The cultivation of crops in the greenhouse is the most intensive form of horticultural production. Greenhouse climatic conditions provide an ideal condition for the development of many foliar, stem and soil-borne plant diseases. Diseases are a major limiting factor for vegetable that cause serious yield reduction leading to severe economic losses. Fungi enter plants through natural openings such as stomata and through wounds caused by pruning, harvesting, hail, insects, other diseases, and mechanical damage. This chapter provides an overview of the most important diseases of tomato plants. Some of the diseases that will cover in this chapter are the follow: Early blight late, Septoria leaf spot, Late blight, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Anthracnose, Buckeye rot, and Southern blight. For each disease, main symptoms and disease development are described. This review is based on combined information derived from available literature and expertise knowledge.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1011161
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 7 No 4 (2017): October-December 2017
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Management of fungal plants diseases
Ghanney, Nadia
National Institute of Agronomy, Tunis, Tunisia; Arid Land Institute, Medenine, 4119, Tunisia
Plant diseases that can affect yield and quality of field crops everywhere around the world are numerous. Fungal parasites are by far the most prevalent plant pathogenic organisms. To develop, all components of the disease triangle must be present. These components are a susceptible host crop, a plant pathogen able to infect the host crop, and an environment that favors disease development. Management practices aiming to reduce plant diseases affect specific components of the disease triangle. They need to be combined to limit more than a single component, an approach known as integrated disease management (IDM). Integrating different tools leads to better disease reduction and decreases selection pressures. Knowing that pathogens are affected by selection pressures when certain individual management practices are over-used, and this can result in new “races” of the pathogen or fungicide-resistant strains of the pathogen being selected. The continual and indiscriminate application of chemical fungicides has caused health hazards in animals and humans due to residual toxicity. Recently, several synthetic fungicides have been banned in the western world because of their undesirable attributes such as high and acute toxicity. Nowadays, biological control is going to be the best alternative strategy for the control of plant diseases. However, other methods in IDM for crop disease control are still necessary in various environmental conditions. Consequently, for economic threshold, other control strategies of IDM besides/with biological control should be also applied to effectively reduce the disease development and the yield loss of crops in the different crop systems.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1012350
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 7 No 4 (2017): October-December 2017
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Sodium fluoride: suggestive role in wound healing and cell proliferation with respect to regeneration
Yadav, Meena
Department of Zoology Maitreyi College, University of Delhi Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021, India
Sodium fluoride is a naturally occurring toxicant. The most common sources of sodium fluoride are municipal water, toothpastes etc. The ever increasing exposure to sodium fluoride may affect various physiological processes including regenerative capabilities. The characteristic events of regeneration include wound healing followed by cell proliferation and differentiation to replace the lost structure or tissue. Lower levels of sodium fluoride may be enhancing wound healing and cell proliferation but higher levels are detrimental for both these processes. Sodium fluoride affects wound healing by altering the expression of various proteins like fibroblast growth factors 2 and 7, Twist1 protein, matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 7, bone morphogenetic protein 7, Bcl-2, p53 etc. Sodium fluoride also influences cell division, migration and matrix synthesis by regulating the expression of bone morphogenetic proteins 2 and 3, alkaline phosphatases etc. which are markers of cell proliferation. Excessive fluoride produces oxidative stress in the cells and leads to conditions like apoptosis, cell cycle arrest and even necrosis. Thus, high levels of sodium fluoride hamper the process of cell proliferation and induce apoptosis via caspase and JNK-mediated pathway. The aim of this review is to understand the role sodium fluoride plays during wound healing and cell proliferation and its correlation with regenerative capabilities in organisms.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 8 No 3 (2018): July-September 2018
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Pesticides and food safety in Africa
Adewunmi, Annabella A.
Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilishanremo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Fapohunda, Stephen O.
Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilishanremo, Ogun State, Nigeria
African countries have experienced nonconformance in the levels of pesticides for local consumption and export. Sometimes this leads to rejects and other forms of embarrassment from the importing countries. Economic challenge and lack of awareness heighten the overall cost of interventions in pesticide-related food safety management. For example, not a few of the infractions were a result of incorrect ways of pesticide application. The hazard accompanying chemical pesticide application has left open a window of biological alternatives which this review article seems to explore. The bio-alternatives, including green pesticides cancel out the adverse effect of residual chemicals on crops in farm and store and so make it more attractive.
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Anthelminthic/larvicidal activity of some common medicinal plants
Sunita, Kumari
Human Genetics Lab, Department of Biosciences Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi-110025, India
Kumar, Pradeep
Department of Zoology, S.G.N Govt. P.G College Muhammadabad, Gohana Mau 276403 (U.P), India
Khan, Mohammad Aasif
Human Genetics Lab, Department of Biosciences Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi-110025, India
Sadaf, -
Human Genetics Lab, Department of Biosciences Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi-110025, India
Husain, Syed Akhtar
Human Genetics Lab, Department of Biosciences Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi-110025, India
Singh, D. K.
Malacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 273009 (U.P), India
The helminthic infection are most common disease in different animals and in human beings, which affecting a large proportion of the world population. Helminthic infection can also affect millions of livestock resulting in considerable economic loss in domestic animals. For control of helminthic disease in different part of world are uses synthetic medicines which are very effective in curing helminthiasis, but it’s also causes a number of side effects. The continued uses of synthetic anthelmintic/larvicidal drugs are also causing a major drug resistance problem in several parasitic diseases. The plant derived crude products are less efficient with respect to cure of parasitic diseases but one relatively free from side effect. A large number of medicinal plants are traditionally uses to cure helminthiasis in developing countries. Thus, plant derived drugs are gaining a lot of attention for curing parasitic infection. There are several medicinal plants and their different crude products, organic extracts and active components have been scrutinized for using in various methods in helminthic/larvicidal infection control. The present reviews summarized the use of traditional medicinal plants and their different products further leads to evaluation of new researches.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 7 No 4 (2017): October-December 2017
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Resistance to ceftaroline - 2018 review
Ślusarczyk, Rafał
Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
Bielejewska, Ada
Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce,
Bociek, Arkadiusz
Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
Bociek, Martyna
Faculty of Medical Science, Higher School of Economics, Law and Medical Science of Professor Edward Lipiński, Kielce, Poland
Ceftaroline is a new fifth generation cephalosporin, active mostly against Gram-positive cocci, e.g. Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). It is used in treating acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, community acquired respiratory tract infections and methicillin-resistant S. aureus bacteremia. The main resistance mechanisms of bacteria to β-lactam antibiotics, including ceftaroline, are mutations in PBP2a, PBP3 and PBP4. Clinically significant resistance has been noted among both archived and newly-isolated strains in a laboratory test using serial passages. Ceftaroline-resistant strains have also been found in patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, ventilator-associated pneumonia and infectious endocarditis. Irresponsible antibiotic treatment using ceftaroline or other antibiotics (due to a possibility of a cross-resistance) can lead to the spread of ceftaroline resistance and, consequently, its loss of value.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 8 No 3 (2018): July-September 2018
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Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and their various mechanisms for plant growth enhancement in stressful conditions: a review
Singh, Indranil
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior (M.P.), India
The population has been rising in a rapid state and so is the demand of basic necessities like food requirements. Today agriculture demands increase in yield with a substantial decrease in chemical fertilizer and pesticides that are responsible for huge environmental degradation. Today a huge part of yield has been lost due to various stresses plant are subjected too. It could be broadly divided into biotic and abiotic stress. Meanwhile, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria has promised us a substantial agriculture development platform. These are generally a group of microorganism that is found either in the plane of the rhizosphere or above root impacting some positive benefits to plants. These stresses include but in no sense limited to ion toxicity, pathogen susceptibility, physiological disorder, salinity, temperature, flooding, pH etc. In response to the above-mentioned stresses plant with PGPR exhibits various sorts of response to handle these unfavorable conditions. They could be further divided into direct and indirect mechanics. PGPR has shown both synergistic as well as antagonist interaction with microorganism inhabiting in near surrounding to boost plant favorably. This review has tried to undertake all possible mechanism of PGPR along with reported studies for various possibilities through which sustainable agriculture development could take place. This review has tried to understand the mechanism to take PGPR at a commercial level under bio-fertilizer.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1455995
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 8 No 4 (2018): October-December 2018
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Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticle from fungi, algae and bacteria
Singh, Indranil
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India
Silver nanoparticles are today considered as the backbone of nanotechnology industries. Since time immemorial silver along with its compound and associated salts have been walking together with human civilization. Although the silver has been known from such a long time it has not been recently that fabrication of silver nanoparticle was to be a reality. It has some prominent as well as pronounced application in the field of medicine, agriculture etc. It has very favorable and significant antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has been found effective against many of bacteria’s such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Citrobacter koseri, Salmonella Typhii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and even against few fungus species like Candida albicans. The mode of mechanism could be possible binding of silver ions with the biomolecules present in cells. It is believed that the whole system runs over the fact that it leads to the formation of free radical along with the production of ROS i.e. reactive oxygen species, which ultimately result in apoptotic condition and hence cell could no longer replicate. There is much more application ranging from food preservation, cosmetic etc. But the physical and chemical synthesis of Ag has been inefficient to meet the demands at the same time causing lots of damage to the environment. Hence it calls for a cleaner, efficient and eco-friendly process. That space has been traveled by biosynthesis of Ag nanoparticle from plant, algae, and bacteria etc. This review takes under consideration such efforts in the last few years.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2617168
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 9 No 1 (2019): January-March 2019
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Therapeutic and pharmacological aspects of photodynamic product chlorophyllin
Chaturvedi, Divya
Malacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273 009, India
Singh, Kavita
Malacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273 009, India
Singh, Vinay Kumar
Malacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273 009, India
Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years to flavor and conserve food, to treat health disorders and to prevent diseases including epidemics. They can provide biologically active molecules and lead structures for development of modified derivatives with enhanced activity or reduced activity. The isolation and identification of active principles and elucidation of the mechanism of action of a drug is of paramount importance. One such compound is chlorophyllin, a water soluble analogue of the ubiquitous green pigment chlorophyll. It acts as an effective inhibitor of aflatoxin hepatocarcinogenesis in animal models by blocking carcinogen bioavailability. Further anti-cancer effects of chlorophyllin including antioxidant activity, inhibition of enzymatic activity that converts inert procarcinogens into active carcinogens, stimulation of enzymatic activity that promotes the elimination of toxic substances from the body and antitumor activity have likewise been evidenced by controlled studies. Phytotherapy of snails by photodynamic chlorophyllin is a new approach to control the epidemic fasciolosis. Photosensitive chlorophyllin is degraded very fast without the formation of toxic byproducts, therefore, it is environmentally sound and economically safe also.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 9 No 2 (2019): April-June 2019
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Incidence and significance of black aspergilli in agricultural commodities: a review, with a key to all species accepted to-date
Ismail, M. A.
Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, P.O. Box 71526, Assiut, Egypt; Assiut University Mycological Centre, Assiut University, P.O. Box 71526, Assiut, Egypt
Black aspergilli (Aspergillus species of Section Nigri) present dark colonies, often black, and uniseriate or biseriate conidial heads. Currently 26 species and one variety are accepted within this section. They have been isolated from a wide variety of food worldwide and are considered as common causes of food spoilage and biodeterioration of other materials. They are commonly present in cereals and vineyards and have the ability to cause Aspergillus rot of black berry. Some species of this section, like A. niger and A. awamori, are a common source of extracellular enzymes such as amylases and lipases, and organic acids, such as citric and gluconic acid, used as additives in food processing and are used for biotechnological purposes. These products hold the GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) status. Other species are able to produce ochratoxins (OTA) and fumonisins. This review briefly shedlighted on the taxonomy of this important group of Aspergillus along with the species incidence, mycotoxin production in agricultural commodities as well as their significance as plant pathogens. A provisional key for identification (based on phenotypic characteristics) is provided for all described species to-date.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.834504
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 7 No 3 (2017): July-September 2017
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Microbial-aided phytoremediation of heavy metals contaminated soil: a review
Aransiola, Sesan Abiodun
Bioresources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Development Agency, KM 5 Ogbomoso/Iresapa Road, P.M.B. 3524, Onipanu, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Ijah, Udeme Josiah Joshua
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria
Abioye, Olabisi Peter
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria
Bala, J. D.
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria
Anthropogenic exercises as well as industrial enterprise and agricultural practices contribute considerably to the degradation and contamination of environment that considerably affects the soil. The normal physical and chemical know-how soil washing used for soil remediation render the land useless as a medium for plant growth, as they take away all biological activities. Others are labor-intensive and have high maintenance value phytoremediation, a cheaper and sustainable in situ remediation technique was so thought of. This data can enable proposing solutions to issues of contamination and eventually convalescent sites and soils. However, plants don't have the aptitude to degrade several soil waste matters particularly the organic pollutant. It's so imperative to require advantage of the degrading ability of soil microorganisms. This review so focuses on phytoremediation techniques improved by microbial colonies.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3244176
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 9 No 2 (2019): April-June 2019
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Essential oils as green pesticides of stored grain insects
Chaubey, Mukesh Kumar
Department of Zoology, National Post Graduate College, Barahalganj, Gorakhpur - 273 402, Uttar Pradesh, India
Essential oils are naturally occurring phytochemicals produced as secondary metabolite in plants. These are complex mixtures of volatile compounds and generally contain twenty to sixty individual compounds in different concentrations. They are lipophilic in nature and have density lower than water. These interfere with basic metabolic, biochemical, physiological and behavioral functions of insects. Several essential oils and its constituents have been established for their repellent, antifeedant, ovicidal, oviposition inhibitory and developmental inhibitory activities in insects. These insecticides probably interfere with the respiratory and nervous system of the insect to exert its actions. These essential oils provide an alternative source of insect control agents because they contain a range of bioactive chemicals, most of which are selective and have little or no harmful effect on the environment and the non-target organisms including human. Essential oils based formulations can be used as alternative tools in stored-grain insect management.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3528366
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 9 No 4 (2019): October-December 2019
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Biological action of Piper nigrum - the king of spices
Srivastava, Arun Kumar
Malacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur - 273009 U.P. India
Singh, Vinay Kumar
Malacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur - 273009 U.P. India
Piper nigrum - the king of spices is originated in the Western Ghats of India. It has gained a global consideration because of its volume in the spice industry. It contains major pungent alkaloid piperine which is known to possess many interesting pharmacological actions. Medicinally black pepper can be used digestive disorder like large intestine toxins, different gastric problems, diarrohea and indigestion and also can be used against respiratory disorder including cold fever, asthama. Piperine exhibits diverse pharmacological activities like antihypertensive, antiplatelets, antioxidant, antitumor, antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-reproductive, insecticidal activities. Piper nigrum also found to decrease lipid peroxidation in vivo. It has reported to possess antioxidant activity that might be due to the presence of flavonoids and phenolic contents.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.839039
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 7 No 3 (2017): July-September 2017
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Chrysin and its potential antineoplastic effect
Chylińska-Wrzos, Patrycja
Chair and Department of Histology and Embryology with Experimental Cytology Unit, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 11, 20-080 Lublin, Poland
Lis-Sochocka, Marta
Chair and Department of Histology and Embryology with Experimental Cytology Unit, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 11, 20-080 Lublin, Poland
Jodłowska-Jędrych, Barbara
Chair and Department of Histology and Embryology with Experimental Cytology Unit, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 11, 20-080 Lublin, Poland
In 2012, in Europe, there were noticed over 3 million new cases of cancer and 1.75 million of deaths from cancer. Numerous anticancer agents are cytotoxic, can damage normal cells, and they can cause serious side effects. Currently, natural and non-toxic agents are being sought that reduce the cost of therapy, are more effective and targeted, and do not damage healthy cells. Chrysin which belong to flavonoids family as natural substance, has multiple anticancer activities. It has been reported that chrysin can induce apoptosis in tumour cells by different mechanism. In our work we demonstrated the potential use of chrysin in gastrointestinal, breast, cervical, and lung cancer. In conclusion it is proven that chrysin or combination of chrysin with other related drugs can effectively improve the effectiveness of anticancer therapy. Furthermore, new agents, such as nanoparticles, may show greater efficacy, and better targeting, hence, less side effects on healthy cells. Based on these results, nanochrysin it offers as new and effective drug delivery system. Moreover, it has been reported that chrysin is a potential antitumor but also an adjuvant agent that can be used in combination with other antimetastatic substances to reduce tumor metastasis.
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Managing phosphorus in terrestrial ecosystem: a review
Mishra, Gaurav
Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam, 785001, India
Debnath, Sovan
Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Regional Center, Mukteshwar, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 138, India
Rawat, Deepa
Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture , G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263 145, India
Increasing human population placed stress on the environment, as well as shifting in land use pattern to increase food production, significantly influence the dynamics of soil organic matter and associated nutrients (phosphorus) in terrestrial ecosystems. This review is based on the published work carried out in recent years and critically examines how the P cycling occurs within different terrestrial ecosystems, possible mechanisms involved in its transformation from one form to another and gaps to be investigated. In terrestrial ecosystems P mainly occurs as phosphate ion; generally precipitated with Ca, Al and Fe under varying pH conditions and become relatively immobile in soils. In agricultural fields, change in inorganic (Pi) and organic (Po) phosphorus are attributed due to fertilization and tillage while in forest and grasslands it is the matter of litter addition and its decomposition by microbes. Afforestation of grassland enhances the mineralization of organic matter and P availability through higher microbial activity, production of low molecular weight organic acids and root associations of mycorrhizae. Phosphorus losses primarily occur due to export in the form of erosion and product removal from ecosystem. Heavy export of P from terrestrial ecosystem accelerated the problem of eutrophication. Future studies should be focused on efficient practices to increase the use of accumulated surface P, estimating P bioavailability in soil and improved methods of runoff control to control P export into aquatic ecosystems. Optimization of practices and exploring novel approaches for sustainable production will maintain the enduring supply of this globally limited nutrient and reduce environmental consequences.
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Raspberry pomace - composition, properties and application
Brodowska, Agnieszka Joanna
Institute of General Food Chemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Łódź University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
Raspberry pomace can be valorised due to its nutritionally favourable effect on human health. It is an important source of polyphenols, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, tocopherols, unsaturated fatty acids, and dietary fibre. Thus, raspberry pomace can be considered as a potential raw material to receive products rich in polyphenols or dietary fibre, which can provide healthy properties to food when used as an additive. This review presents the chemical composition and antioxidant properties of raspberry pomace. The possibilities of its usage in industry are also briefly reviewed.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 7 No 2 (2017): April-June 2017
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Natural flavonoids: classification, potential role, and application of flavonoid analogues
Brodowska, Katarzyna Małgorzata
Institute of General Food Chemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Łódź University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
Nowadays, it is assumed that natural flavonoids occurring in fruits and plant derived-foods are relevant, not only for organoleptic properties or technological reasons, but also because of their potential health-promoting effects, as suggested by the available experimental and epidemiological studies. This large group of phenolic plant constituents can be divided into several classes: flavanols, flavanones, flavonols, isoflavones, flavones and anthocyanins depending on the differences in their structures.The beneficial biological effects are also attributed to flavonoid analogues and their metal complexes. These compounds are characterized by antioxidant, pharmacological, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, as well as therapeutic and cytotoxic properties. Furthermore, they possess a wide range of applications including various fields of industry.
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Irisin - evidence for benefits resulting from physical activity
Bociek, Arkadiusz
Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
Irisin is a myokine with wide metabolic action, which makes it very similar to a hormone. Its serum level depends on the expression of the genes FNDC5 and PGC-1α which, in turn, are induced, among others, by physical activity, especially aerobic exercises. According to many studies, aerobic training lasting for 45-60 minutes significantly increased the level of irisin in blood or muscles, and was considerably more effective than endurance training. Irisin shows protective properties against type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin-resistance and against atherosclerosis by the improvement of lipid profile and anti-inflammatory action. It helps patients with overweight and obesity struggle with an excess of adipose tissue, and induces the conversion of white adipose tissue to brown. It also improves metabolic profile by the acceleration of metabolism and increase in thermogenesis. This myokine reduces the risk of occurrence of metabolic syndrome. Also, the neuroprotective effect of irisin has been confirmed, which would indicate a tremendous role of physical effort in slowing down the course of neurodegenerative diseases in seniors. In addition, irisin acts through many signal pathways exerting an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-apoptotic and anti-cancer effects, which is a potential therapeutic goal. Unfortunately, further studies concerning irisin are still needed before it can be clinically used. However, already now it may be the tool for psychologists working with persons suffering from overweight, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases, and many other disorders to motivate them for regular physical effort.
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Traditional, nutraceutical and pharmacological approaches of Tamarindus indica (Imli)
Soni, Neelam
Malacology laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur 273009 (U.P.), India
Singh, Vinay Kumar
Malacology laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur 273009 (U.P.), India
Plants have provided a source of inspiration of novel drug compounds, as plant derived medicines have made large contributions to human health and well-being. An estimate of 75-90% of rural population of the world still relies on herbs for their healthcare. Ayurveda, supposed to be the oldest medical system in the world, provides potential leads to find active and therapeutically useful compounds from plants. Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant- derived foods rich in bioactive phytochemicals have a protective effect against different aliments related to human health. Tamarindus indica is having numerous reported activities like antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antivenom, antimicrobial, antihelmintic and molluscicidal properties. In spite of these medicinal values this plant is also consumed by rural people as vegetable. It also use as flavoring agent to impart flavor to various dishes and beverage. The present comprehensive review is therefore an effort to give detailed information about botanical description, phytochemical, traditional, nutraceutical and pharmacological approaches of Tamarindus indica.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3344888
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Lassa fever and the Nigerian experience: a review
Amodu, Samuel Ebiojo
Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Nigeria
Fapohunda, Stephen Oyedele
Department of Microbiology, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Nigeria
The occurrence, transmission and intervention strategies on the Lassa fever disease in Nigeria are presented. The Lassa virus is an enveloped, single stranded, bi-segmented RNA virus that belong to the Arenaviridae family was first reported in 1969 from Lassa village, Borno State, Nigeria. The primary animal reservoir for the virus is the multi-mammate rat (Mastomys natalensis). It is transmitted to humans through the excreta of infected carrier, often via contaminated food and human-to-human transmission. The most common treatment intervention is ribavirin which carries out its function by inhibiting virus replication. Extensive investigation is being carried out to arrive at an effective vaccine. Keeping rodents out of homes and food supplies, as well as maintaining effective personal hygiene are the most viable preventive measures against the disease.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3382695
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An overview on Parkia biglobosa starch digestibility, health benefits and some applications
Amadou, Issoufou
Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University Dan Dicko Dankoulodo, Maradi, Niger http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9222-4743
Sankhon, Abdoulaye
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Higher School of Tourism and Hotel, Konakry, Guinea
African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) tree is an important food tree and source of starch from its seeds. The purpose of this work is to address the African locust bean starch extraction, in vitro digestibility, health benefits and use of its resistant starch-rich powder in application of bread making reported in the available literature. Optimized method of starch extraction from P. biglobosa seed was highlighted. In vitro digestibility of different Parkia starch obtained are of nutritional and health benefit grades. Based on the results in the literature the sensory analysis of the different portion of Parkia resistant starch-rich powder in application of bread making reported to have shown significant acceptability by the consumers in comparison with full wheat bread. This overview on Parkia starch could be a channel for food developers to rethink of using this research results in bringing up a nutritionally health benefits functional food products, especially in developing countries were malnutrition is prevalent.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3463638
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 9 No 3 (2019): July-September 2019
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Laboratory diagnostic methods and reported outbreaks of anthrax in Ethiopia
Olani, Abebe
General Bacteriology and Mycology, National Animal Health and Diagnosis and Investigation Center, Sebeta, Ethiopia
Dawo, Fufa
Veterinary Microbiology, Immunology & Veterinary Public Health, Addis Ababa University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Lakew, Matios
General Bacteriology and Mycology, National Animal Health and Diagnosis and Investigation Center, Sebeta, Ethiopia
Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a Gram-positive, non-motile, spore-forming bacterium. It is a globally distributed disease, having been reported from all continents that are populated heavily with animals and humans. The objectives were to review general laboratory diagnostic testing methods and reported outbreaks of anthrax in Ethiopia. Anthrax was second top zoonotic priority next to rabies and endemic in Ethiopia that may occur in May and June every year (Anthrax season) in several farming localities. Animal hosts acquire the disease through grazing, usually by ingestion or inhalation while there are three major routs of transmission: ingestion, inhalation and cutaneous. This review indicated that anthrax remains to be major public and animal health problem in Ethiopia. Although suspected cases of anthrax are reported from several districts, they are not well confirmed by laboratories. Prevention and control of anthrax in animals effectively reduces its impact on public health and the national economy. The control of anthrax outbreaks among domestic animals is primarily dependent on rapid identification and treatment of affected animals; enhanced surveillance for additional cases; implementation of control measures including quarantine, prophylaxis, vaccination and the proper disposal of dead animals with decontamination is critical.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 10 No 2 (2020): April-June 2020
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Understanding the epidemiology of COVID-19
Yadav, Meena
Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi - 110 021, India
COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 was reported in December, 2019 in Wuhan city of Hubei province, China, in people who had visited seafood market. Its symptoms were similar to pneumonia but its infectivity was very high. The main modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 were identified as spread by nasal droplets and oral-fecal route and COVID-19 was found to be infectious in incubation and asymptomatic period. Hence, by the time real potential of its pathogenicity was realized, it had spread to many regions of China, other Asian countries, European countries, United States etc. and by April 20, 2020, it had spread to 185 countries all over the world. By this time, China had contained the virus, due to strict social distancing measures, and there was decline in the number of positive cases but in many other countries, especially U.S. and European countries, the cases continued to rise. United States showed the sharpest rise in COVID-19 cases in April, 2020 and also reported the highest number of deaths from the disease. As most of the countries are facing first-wave of COVID-19 by April, 2020, there are fears of second-wave of COVID-19 as China plans to relax social distancing norms to resume business, other work etc. to combat economic losses.
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Immunomodulation: a broad perspective for patients’ survival of COVID-19 infection
Adeboboye, Covenant Femi
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9526-5236
Oladejo, Babayemi Olawale
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Nigeria
Adebolu, Tinuola Tokunbo
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Nigeria
The pathogenesis of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is yet to be well understood. However, patients with the virus show clinical manifestations which are very similar to those of SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. This and other scientific findings reveal that acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the main cause of death in most COVID-19 patients. A vital mechanism for the development of the ARDS is cytokine storm which arises from an aggressive uncontrolled systemic inflammatory response that results from the release of large numbers of pro-inflammatory cytokines. This review seeks to draw the attention of the scientific community to the possibilities of improving the clinical outcome of COVID-19 patients based on the knowledge of altering the development of this hyper-inflammatory process by suggesting drugs that targets the implicated immune cells, receptors, cytokines and inflammatory pathways without having generalized effect on the entire immune system.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3956771
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 10 No 3 (2020): July-September 2020
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Vitamins, omega-3, magnesium, manganese, and thyme can boost our immunity and protect against COVID-19
Hamada, Afaf M.
Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
A new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been recognized as a cause of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and COVID-19 disease. In the absence of stable treatments for COVID-19, the possibility that vitamins: B1, C, D, and E, omega-3, minerals (magnesium and manganese), and herb thyme may have unspecified effects on infection with COVID-19 would be considered. Various reports have revealed that vitamins B1, C, D, and E, omega-3, magnesium, manganese, and thyme may affect the human innate system, for example, thiamine may play beneficial roles in human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV), treating megadose ascorbic acid can assist prevent cold and flu symptoms, vitamin D can decrease the risk of developing COVID-19, vitamin E has been evaluated against the influenza virus in mice, and omega-3 fatty acids supplementation has been efficient in reducing the severity and frequency of sickle cell rate. Magnesium may be effective in patients with a mutation in the interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase, as well as manganese associates with the metabolism of glucose and fats, vitamin C, and B, accelerating protein synthesis, endocrine regulation, stimulating hematopoiesis, improving innate function, and reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Moreover, thyme extract can have beneficial antiviral effects against human papillomavirus (HPV) and influenza A (IAV). The possibility that the vitamins B1, C, D, E, omega-3, magnesium, manganese, and thyme appear to affect the human innate system warrants further study, especially in light of the recent COVID-19 epidemic.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 10 No 4 (2020): October-December 2020
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Pathogenesis of IL-6 and potential therapeutic of IFN-γ in COVID-19
Mohammed, Ahmed Hasan
University of Thi-Qar, College of Science, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar, Iraq
The elevated inflammatory cytokines suggest that a cytokine storm, also known as cytokine release syndrome (CRS), may play a major role in the pathology of pandemic Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) leading to cause Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiple organ dysfunction then death. However, there was a controversial efficacy of corticosteroids in the treatment of COVID-19 induced cytokine release syndrome (CRS). Novel therapies to treat COVID-19-induced CRS become urgent needed. One of the most common cytokine that showed to be critical in the COVID-19 is the IL-6 and this article discuss the pathogenesis of this cytokine in severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Also, this article proposes to utilize interleukin-6 (IL-6) blockade and potential therapeutic effect of IFN-γ to manage COVID-19-induced CRS and discuss several factors that should be taken into consideration for its clinical application.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 10 No 4 (2020): October-December 2020
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Povidone-iodine in wound healing and prevention of wound infections
Gmur, Maksym K.
Student Scientific Club of Medical Microbiology, Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Wieniawskiego 3, 61-712, Poznań, Poland
Karpiński, Tomasz M.
Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Wieniawskiego 3, 61-712, Poznań, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6599-9204
The wound infections caused by bacteria and fungi are a significant problem in healthcare. Therefore, an effective treatment and prevention seems to be essential. Povidone-iodine is one of the commercial antimicrobial agents used for skin disinfection, in surgery and for local anti-infective treatment. The broad activity spectrum of this compound includes numerous species of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. Povidone-iodine is recommended for acute wounds as well as lacerations, bruises and deep wounds due to its good tissue penetration.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3958220
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 10 No 3 (2020): July-September 2020
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Polyhexanide (PHMB) – properties and applications in medicine
Szkołuda, Patrycja
Student Scientific Club of Medical Microbiology, Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Wieniawskiego 3, 61-712, Poznań, Poland
Karpiński, Tomasz M.
Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Wieniawskiego 3, 61-712, Poznań, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6599-9204
Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) is one of the many antiseptics available in the medicine. It stands out from the others with its numerous advantages. It has a low toxicity factor, chemical stability, and bactericidal effect on most microorganisms. PHMB is used in many areas of medicine, veterinary medicine, gastronomy, and industry. The application of polyhexanide in the treatment of chronic wounds allows for fast regeneration and reduced time of wound treatment and hospitalization. According to the Recommendations of the Polish Wound Treatment Society, PHMB is recommended in treatment of critically colonized wounds, wounds at risk infection, burns, and decontamination of acute and chronic wounds, and as second choice in infected wounds.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3956819
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 10 No 3 (2020): July-September 2020
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Ayurveda and Yoga practices: a synergistic approach for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Mishra, Shailendra Kumar
Indian Scientific Education and Technology Foundation, Lucknow-226002, India
Singh, Sandeep Kumar
Indian Scientific Education and Technology Foundation, Lucknow-226002, India; Centre of Biomedical Research, SGPGI Campus, Lucknow-226014, India
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible and progressive neurodegenerative disease which affects about over 30 million people worldwide. There is no suitable treatment for AD nowadays. The current scenario of the research in the field of the search for suitable therapeutic approaches for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease should be a shift towards the combinatorial approach of Ayurveda and Yoga. This review is mainly focused on to adapt Ayurveda and Yoga approaches for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4320957
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 11 No 1 (2021): January-March 2021
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Organoids: inception and utilization of 3D organ models
Banadka, Akshatha
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector - 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru - 560 102, Karnataka, India
Panwar, Amesha
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector - 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru - 560 102, Karnataka, India
Bhagwanani, Himakshi
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector - 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru - 560 102, Karnataka, India
Saha, Prognya
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector - 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru - 560 102, Karnataka, India
Over the previous decade, one of the most exciting advancements in stem cell technology has been the development of organoid culture system. Organoids are new research tools created in-vitro, to form self-organizing 3-Dimensional structures that encompass some of the crucial characteristics of the represented organ. Organoids are grown from stem cells from an organ of interest. There are potentially as many types of organoids as there are different tissues and organs in a body. It is challenging for scientists to understand the underlying mechanism of biological processes with complex spatial cellular organization and tissue dynamics. Also, how they are disrupted in a disease is impossible to study in-vivo, but discovery of organoids is revolutionizing the fields of biology. Since success in these platforms will be restricted without the proficiency to alter the genomic content, genome engineering was also applied in recently discovered organoid cultures for correcting mutations. This review discusses the history, culturing methods, current achievements, and potential applications of this technique. These applications involve drug screening, personalized oncological medication, disease modeling, regenerative medicine, and developmental biology. The study of organoids has provided a novel platform in biological sciences, with new approaches for stem cell technology.
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Marine biomolecules: a promising approach in therapy and biotechnology
Chbel, Asmaa
Laboratory of Physiopathology, Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Research Center of Health & Biotechnology, Hassan II University of Casablanca, 20100 Casablanca, Morocco http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5919-7969
Delgado, Aurelio Serrano
Institute for Plant Biochemistry and Photosynthesis (IBVF), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, 41092 Seville, Spain
Soukri, Abdelaziz
Laboratory of Physiopathology, Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Research Center of Health & Biotechnology, Hassan II University of Casablanca, 20100 Casablanca, Morocco
El Khalfi, Bouchra
Laboratory of Physiopathology, Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Research center of Health & Biotechnology, Hassan II University of Casablanca, 20100 Casablanca, MoroccoLaboratory of Physiopathology, Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Research Center of Health & Biotechnology, Hassan II University of Casablanca, 20100 Casablanca, Morocco
The marine environment is characterized by a wide diversity of microorganisms among which marine bacteria. To insure their survival in hostile conditions where they face high competition with pathogenic microorganisms, they produce various kinds of bioactive molecules within biofilms with unique structural and functional features. As example: marine peptides which provide a broad spectrum of antimicrobial, antitumoral, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activities, in addition to marine exopolysaccharides showing antifouling and antifungal activities, immunomodulatory properties, emulsion stabilization capacity with other various potentials. Some biofilms have shown a beneficial role for aquaculture, among which enhancement of growth performance and improvement of water quality, while others are threatening not only aquaculture and maritime fields, but also medicine and food industry. Thus, marine bioactive compounds are promising preventing agents for the establishment and growth of fouling microorganisms, which may be useful in different fields in order to decrease economic losses and avoid foodborne illnesses.
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Therapeutic challenges of COVID-19: strategies of empirical treatment
Mohammed, Ahmed Hasan
University of Thi-Qar, College of Science, Pathological Analysis Department, Nasiriyah, Iraq
Saber, Alzahraa Albatool Ibrahim
Institution Thi-Qar Health Office, Nasiriyah, Iraq
Coronavirus pandemic, is a progressing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), brought about by sever acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The episode was first distinguished in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The World Health Organization announced a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March. Scientists around the world are working to establish an effective treatment against SARS-CoV-2 to control the spread of this pandemic. In this review, we summarized the potential therapeutic strategies for treatment of COVID-19 and dividing the treatments to several categories including antiviral drugs which act on decreasing the viral load inside the body of patients, immunotherapy and immunomodulatory which relive the inflammatory process of viral infection.
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Types of face coverings (masks) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Anjum, Summer
School of Psychology, Regional Centre, Srinagar-190006, J&K, IGNOU, New Delhi, India
Islam, Tajamul
Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India
The ongoing pandemic has been increasing slowly and steadily across the world. The SARS-CoV-2 spreads through droplet disseminated from infected persons via coughing and/or sneezing onto the face, nasopharyngeal, and oropharyngeal mucosa. In order to prevent the transmission of coronavirus disease, WHO and public health officials made policies, advised the health workers and public to wear face coverings (masks). The nature of masks depends upon the source, material, structure and particulate efficacies. The main objective of this study is to provide information about efficacies of different types of masks used during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tissue culture approaches to improve nutritional quality and stress response in peanut
Das, Amit
Research Assistant, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh; Gafargaon Islamia Government High School, Gafargaon, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Goyali, Juran C.
Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada
Ferdausi, Aleya
Associate Professor, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Peanut, also known as groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.), is an annual leguminous oil crop cultivated worldwide for food and fodder. Several stress factors critically diminish the productivity and nutritional quality of this protein-rich plant. In vitro cell and tissue culture systems have been used in many plant species to rapidly propagate large numbers of plants, create somaclonal variation, produce bioactive compounds, and enable genetic engineering. Tissue culture based mutagenesis and genetic engineering are particularly attractive for crop improvement. Tissue culture techniques have been implicated over the years to improve peanut, despite the general recalcitrant nature of this species to in vitro culture. In this manuscript, we review the progress that has been made on in vitro culture of peanut, and its application to improve nutritional quality and resistance to major biotic and abiotic stresses in peanut.
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SHERLOCK and DETECTR CRISPR-CAS systems as better diagnostic tools for COVID-19
Sumukhi, Salai S.
Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, No. 32, 19th Main, 17th B Cross, Sector IV, HSR Layout, Bengaluru 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7217-9386
Joseph, Evan
Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, No. 32, 19th Main, 17th B Cross, Sector IV, HSR Layout, Bengaluru 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0621-6799
Banadka, Akshatha
Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, No. 32, 19th Main, 17th B Cross, Sector IV, HSR Layout, Bengaluru 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-9617
SARS-CoV-2, the mighty manslayer, responsible for COVID-19, has currently killed over 1.54 million people worldwide and 141,000 in India alone. It has affected around 67 million people globally and 9.68 million in India. It has quarantined the whole world. Doctors and scientists are working around the clock to save the world from this deadly virus. Since the number of patients is increasing rapidly, it is essential to test as many suspects as possible. But with the diagnostic tests that are being used currently, the polymerase chain reaction, antibody detection (Serological tests), Rapid Diagnostic tests (RDT), antigen tests and Isothermal Amplification assays are time consuming and there is a high chance that the test might come back with the wrong results. SHERLOCK and DETECTR are CRISPR-based diagnostic tool that were recently worked upon and showed very promising results. The test results come back in less than 40 minutes and the tests are far more accurate than all of the current diagnostics which makes them far more efficient than the others.
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Use of nanomaterials for the immobilization of industrially important enzymes
Fatima, Zarish
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Pakistan
Quazi, Sameer
Founder and CEO, GenLab BioSolutions Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Immobilization enables enzymes to be held in place so that they can be easily separated from the product when needed and can be used again. Conventional methods of immobilization include adsorption, encapsulation, entrapment, cross linking and covalent binding. However, conventional methods have several drawbacks including reduced stability, loss of biomolecules, less enzyme loading or activity and limited diffusion. The aim of this study is the evaluation of importance of nanomaterials for the immobilization of industrially important enzymes. Nano materials are now in trend for the immobilization of different enzymes due to their physiochemical properties. Gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, nano diamonds, graphene, carbon nanotubes and others are used for immobilization. Among covalent and non-covalent immobilization of enzymes involving both single and multiwalled carbon nanotubes, non-covalent immobilization with functionalized carbon nanotubes is superior. Therefore, enzymes immobilized with nanomaterials possess greater stability, retention of catalytic activity and reusability of enzymes.
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A review on CRISPR-Cas9 and its role in cancer immunotherapy
Bhavsar, Rashi A.
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2218-7051
Maharajan, Vishwa
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1192-5853
Joseph, Evan
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0621-6799
Sumukhi, Salai S.
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7217-9386
Banadka, Akshatha
Christ Deemed-to-be University, Department of Life Sciences, Hosur Road, Bhavani Nagar, S. G. Palya, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-9617
Srinivasa, Kokila
The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biochemistry, #32, 19th Main, 17th ‘B’ Cross, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560 102, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6673-3720
Since the discovery of CRISPR, the field of Molecular Genetics has revolutionized and has opened so many different doors to improve molecular techniques and interpret the early microbial life forms. The diversity found within the CRISPR-Cas systems has led to its application in various fields like diagnostics, medicine and also has given rise to an interesting field of genome engineering. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Emanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for their work on CRISPR-Cas9 and its application as a genome engineering tool. Scientists have been using the CRISPR-Cas9 system to edit genomes and cure various genetic diseases associated with mutations in the human genome. One such application is the use of CRISPR-Cas9 in cancer immunotherapy. The entire world has been known to be affected by the rapidly dividing cellular disease of cancer. Since cancer cells have different morphology, they are attacked by our immune system. Cancer cells possess the ability to camouflage themselves and avoid these immune responses and thereby proliferate and metastasize to a much greater extent. Scientists have been able to genetically engineer T-cells with the help of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tool which has shown promising results in the course of immunotherapy. On the 4th of June 2021, in India, the first patient underwent CAR-T Cell therapy setting a milestone for future treatments. In this review, we aim to evaluate the potential and diversity of the profound CRISPR-Cas systems and the application of CRISPR-Cas9 in immunotherapy for refractory cancer.
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Ethnobotanical molluscicides
Chaturvedi, Divya
Malacology laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur 273009 (U.P.), India
Soni, Neelam
Malacology laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur 273009 (U.P.), India
Singh, Vinay Kumar
Malacology laboratory, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur 273009 (U.P.), India
Molluscan are always responsible for human threat direct or indirect ways. A large number of molluscan serve as intermediate host for fasciolosis and schistosomiasis. These both diseases has great outbreak over exploiting the human health and economy. Their prevalence has been increasing worldwide due in large part to programme of water resource development, and poor hygienic conditions. The freshwater gastropods (snails) are the intermediate host for the larval stages of these two trematodes worms where they completed asexual phases of different development stages. Large numbers of treatment are available to tackle the problem of these two neglected tropical disease (NTDs). One of the easiest methods to break the transmission of these diseases is to de-link the intermediate host from helminths life cycle by the use of molluscicides. Currently there is an increased interest to identified the plant and explore their therapeutic potential as a molluscicides. Since the biomolluscicide are the safest, eco-friendly, fast biodegradability and cost effective method for molluscan control as compared to other synthetic counterparts, that are high imported cost, toxicity in non-target biota’s, and developing resistance in molluscan. This review is generally concerned with the efforts being made to concise the resources based on the ethnobotanical molluscicides to control the pest population and provide the data source of new researcher to explore the most promising candidates of nature i.e. plant molluscicides, as they are very effective tool for integrated vector management programme yet harmless to other non-target aquatic biota’s.
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Antifungal and antioxidant activities of Artemisia herba-alba Asso
Boukhennoufa, Asma
Laboratory of Bioconversion, Microbiology Engineering and Health Safety, Faculty SNV, University of Mascara, 29000 Algeria
Benmaghnia, Souhila
Laboratory of Bioconversion, Microbiology Engineering and Health Safety, Faculty SNV, University of Mascara, 29000 Algeria
Maizi, Yamina
Laboratory of Bioconversion, Microbiology Engineering and Health Safety, Faculty SNV, University of Mascara, 29000 Algeria
Touil, Aicha Meddah Tir
Laboratory of Bioconversion, Microbiology Engineering and Health Safety, Faculty SNV, University of Mascara, 29000 Algeria
Meddah, Boumediene
Laboratory of Bioconversion, Microbiology Engineering and Health Safety, Faculty SNV, University of Mascara, 29000 Algeria
Artemisia herba-alba Asso was used since ancient times as a painkiller of gynecological diseases and in the Moroccan folk medicine to treat chronic disease like diabetes, arterial hypertension. The genus of Artemisia was marked as a member of the family of Asteraceae. White wormwood was mentioned also on the list of the flora of Tell Atlas (Oran) subsector as an abundance species with 93 specimens. Chemical analysis of essential oils obtained from this plant by hydrodistillation, revealed the presence of different chemical species, contains santonin, lactones of sesquiterpenic acids. Flavonoids, coumarins, and tannins were found in extracts. In the most cases, there was no toxic effect observed on animals after receiving repeated or single doses of A. herba-alba Asso either in the form of extracts or essential oils. Essential oils, organic and aqueous extracts of the same plant have shown antioxidant properties against free radicals measured by DPPH, β-carotene-bleaching and metal chelating power tests. There is a great potency of this plant by interacting of its compounds with constituents of fungal cells; chitin, wall of cell, membrane ergosterol and eukaryotic nucleus, and by way of consequence disrupting their synthesis. It is well-known, that the hyphal growth of fungal pathogens was inhibited by sesquiterpenes lactones. This plant seemed potent in term of biological activities and can be used as potential alternative remedies for the treatment of many infectious and oxidative diseases.
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Anti-fibrotic agents could be the game-changer for post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis treatment
Chakraborty, Pallab
University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Chakraborty, Kaustav
Department of Zoology, S.B.S. Government College, Hili, Dakshin Dinajpur – 733126, West Bengal, India
More than 220 countries and territories are globally affected by the recent pandemic COVID-19 which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). There is possibility of third wave of this pandemic as per epidemiological and public health experts. Besides that post-COVID-19 complications are alarming matter to look upon. Post-COVID-19 complications include several symptoms like as persistent fever; cough; fatigue; headache; attention disorder; dyspnea; anosmia; ageusia; chest pain discomfort; various respiratory illness; acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) etc., and here the things to worry about is the development of pulmonary fibrosis after COVID-19. In some COVID-19 patients, hyper-inflammation in the form of ‘cytokine storm’ along with dysregulated immune response, alveolar epithelial tissue injury and wound repair collectively cause this secondary pulmonary fibrosis. Therefore, using anti-fibrotic agents e.g. pirfenidone, nintedanib and other natural compounds could be meaningful in these circumstances although their efficacy in treating COVID-19 is subject to more detailed laboratory research works. In this review article, we have discussed the progression of pulmonary fibrosis development which is triggered by COVID-19; probable solutions with anti-fibrotic agents including anti-fibrotic drugs, some well-known natural compounds, combined anti-fibrotic therapies; and the current challenges of this field.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 12 No 1 (2022): January-March 2022
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CAR-T cell: an epitome for the cure of hematologic malignancies
Afeef, Mohammad
Department of Pharmacy, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4189-7171
Bhattacharyya, Shreya
Centre for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
There is an increasing reliance on modern cancer therapies on immunotherapeutic approaches such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and adoptive cell therapy (ACT), which includes tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), T cell receptor (TCR)-modified T cells, and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). CAR-T cell therapy provides a unique approach to redirect T cells against distinct tumor antigens. It has generated widespread interest in oncology following several clinical successes in patients suffering from chemorefractory B cell malignancies. Since CAR-T cell therapy is a novel treatment, it does not have a clearly defined protocol. However, a rough protocol for CAR-T cell production is outlined in this article. The manufacturing of clinical-grade CAR-T cells under Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is a very critical step in CAR-T cell production. However, this step has also become a bioprocessing bottleneck that needs to be surmounted for CAR-T cell therapy to reach a global patient population. CAR-T cells have a wide-ranging application in treatment of cancer. The first trials on B-ALL patients were conducted at MSKCC with conditioning chemotherapy of cyclophosphamide only. In case of CML patients, CAR-T cells that target the IL-1RAP protein have demonstrated the ability to selectively target the quiescent CML stem cells in various preclinical studies. Apart from CML, CAR-T cells can also be used to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). For example, CD7 targeting CAR-T cells have shown effective cytotoxic effect against AML.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 12 No 2 (2022): April-June 2022
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About food safety, viruses and fish
Cortés-Sánchez, Alejandro De Jesús
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT). Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR). Unidad Nayarit del Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (UNCIBNOR+). Calle Dos No. 23. Cd. del Conocimiento. Av. Emilio M. González. Cd. Industrial. C.P. 63173. Tepic, Nayarit. México
Fish is considered an essential food in the human diet due to its nutritional qualities and is widely consumed around the world. The source of fish destined for human use and consumption is through capture fisheries and aquaculture activities. Although fish is a food of nutritional quality, it is also a food susceptible to deterioration and microbiological contamination, putting the health of consumers at risk. The different viruses are considered hazards of biological origin in food that cause various outbreaks of diseases through the consumption of fish, and products derived from their contamination in distinct phases of the food chain, through contaminated water and food handlers. Therefore, this document aims to provide an overview of foodborne diseases and causative agents, especially viruses, through a bibliographic review. In the production and commercialization of foods such as fish and products, it is considered that actions to control and prevent viral diseases, sanitary regulation and microbiological analysis tests should be involved, all in favor of the promotion and safeguarding of public health through the availability and consumption of safe food and water.
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Tick saliva antigen-based vaccines, disease protection and prophylaxis
Yadav, Nidhi
Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 273009, U.P. India
Upadhyay, Ravi Kant
Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 273009, U.P. India
This review emphasizes the immune responses to tick infestation and the administration of vaccine to save the life of man and his livestock. There are so many vaccines in operation in various parts of the world. These vaccines have been developed by using tick saliva toxins or recombinant antigens synthesized. This article explains the use of modern molecular tools such as genomics and proteomics in identification and search of new potent antigens which could prepare sizable defense against tick-borne pathogens. The present article also highlights explorations on salivary gland secreted molecules, genes and their expression for preparation of the highly efficacious targeted anti-tick vaccine. There is a need to search feeding inhibitors of ticks so that pathogen transmission can be blocked and easy disruption of enzootic cycle become possible. In addition, protein antigens from tick midgut must be searched to have a new multi-target vaccine to counter-attack tick infestation in various animal and human hosts.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6386931
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Understanding the genetic, molecular, and cellular basis of ageing as the biggest risk factor of Alzheimer's disease
Yadav, Meena
Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8249-8222
Pandey, Prama
Department of Zoology, Gargi College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Sharma, Poonam
Department of Zoology, Gargi College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7694-3369
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the leading causes of dementia. The disease is characterized by atrophy of brain tissue, with major physiological, molecular, and anatomical changes being observed in the hippocampus and entorhinal region of the temporal lobe. The risk of developing this disease increases with advancing age. Ageing is a chronological phenomenon wherein a considerable decline is observed in physiological functions due to the complex interplay of various exogenous and endogenous factors such as genetic construction, elevated levels of ROS, decrease in the telomerase activity, and epigenetic factors such as methylation of DNA, histone modification etc. The physiological and molecular changes in an ageing person especially in neurons overlap considerably with those observed during the progression of AD. This article highlights various factors responsible for ageing as well as AD with the latest review of literature. Understanding the factors that bring about the fated changes and how they are associated with the progression of disease can open new doors to bring about better treatment options and help cure an otherwise incurable disease.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6323799
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 12 No 1 (2022): January-March 2022
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A novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2): current status and challenges
Singh, Nilay Vishal
Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur-273009, UP, India
Kaushik, Harshita
Department of Mathematics & Statistics, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur-273009, UP, India
Singh, Vinay Kumar
Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur-273009, UP, India
In December, 2019 a new public health crisis threatened the world with the emergence of new zoonotic virus, the 2019 novel coronavirus. SARS-Cov-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 belongs to the family of coronaviruses named for the crown-like spikes on its surfaces. SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease-2019), a contagious viral infection that attacks primarily throat and lungs causing pneumonia-like symptoms. It is speculated that SARS-CoV-2 seem to have come from a bat, but the intermediate reservoir is still unknown. This review will address SARS-CoV-2 structure, clinical features, SARS-CoV-2 genome and its different variant, diagnosis, and treatment and also gives a bird's eye view on the epidemiology and pathology based on current evidence.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6561397
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2022-05-02 21:40:48
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 12 No 2 (2022): April-June 2022
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Zika and SARS-CoV-2: neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative outcomes
Martins, Jenniffer Ramos
Laboratory of Cell Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Minas Gerais, Ibirité, MG, Brazil
Rocha, Felipe Emanuel Oliveira
Laboratory of Cell Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Minas Gerais, Ibirité, MG, Brazil
Costa, Vivian Vasconcelos
Center of Research and Drug Development, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0175-642X
Dias, Felipe Ferraz
Laboratory of Cell Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Minas Gerais, Ibirité, MG, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3493-6929
Through the emergence of new viral infectious diseases, epidemics and pandemics have brought great impacts on public health in recent decades. In this review, we sought to understand the association between the neurological outcomes of two relevant infectious diseases, Zika and COVID-19. Zika can trigger neurological and ophthalmic damage in children born from infected mothers, as well as, Guillain-Barré syndrome, encephalitis, and myelitis in adults. On the other hand, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has great potential to trigger an inflammatory process in the optic nerve, with optic neuritis as the most reported pathology. Although Zika and SARS-CoV-2 infections are associated with different clinical manifestations, both may trigger similar pathogenic processes, through the induction of pro-inflammatory chemokines and cytokines release, triggering neurological and ophthalmological damage in infected patients. Elements in common have been found in both infections, such as antibodies against myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, and the production of CXCL10, a chemokine responsible for the activation of several cellular types (T cells, eosinophils, monocytes and NK cells) in which are responsible to the induction of a cytokine cascade in the body. Based on these last findings, we suggest that both infections have similar activation characteristics as well as common pathogenic mechanisms associated with central nervous system involvement.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 12 No 4 (2022): October-December 2022
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Mucosal membranes, their interactions to microbial infections and immune susceptibility in human hosts
Upadhyay, Ravi Kant
Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, India
This article presents mucosal immune defense in response to various pathogenic infections in different hosts including man. Internally, the mucosal layer (membrane) covers the respiratory, digestive, nasal, and urogenital systems and serves as a physical barrier against many groups of infections. The host pathogen's interaction with membrane receptors is highlighted in this article, as well as the commensal gut microbiota's protective function in directing both general and targeted immune defense. In order to combat numerous diseases of various types, this review emphasizes the importance of crosstalk between mucosal locations, mucosal adjuvant design, and antigen delivery mechanisms. Additionally, it denotes the function of inflammasomes, lipocalin 2, Muc2 hyaluronan, and probiotics in maintaining homeostasis, regulating the gut microbiota, and enhancing immunological protection against enteric infection and gastrointestinal inflammation. For novel potential vaccines that could activate innate and adaptive immunity in mucosal tissue, there is an urgent need to look for new protective antigens, delivery mechanisms, and mucosal adjuvants. In order to prevent the spread of infections that are drug-resistant, seek protection, and assure host immunological tolerance, this article emphasizes the necessity for new antigens in the construction of new vaccines.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7693677
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2023-01-16 21:29:19
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 13 No 1 (2023): January-March 2023
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Potential utilization of industrial waste as feed material for the growth and reproduction of earthworms
Singh, Anjali
Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur (U.P.), India
Singh, Keshav
Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur (U.P.), India
The issue of managing organic waste such as animal waste and industrial waste has emerged as a result of the fast development in urbanization around the world. It can be hazardous to the environment and public health if these are not properly stored, collected, and disposed of. These biological wastes can be turned into nutrient-rich biofertilizers using the vermicomposting process. The bio-oxidative method includes the combined activity of earthworms and microbes. The pH, organic carbon, organic matter, and the C:N ratio of the various organic waste mixtures showed a declining tendency during this process but the content of nitrogen, available phosphorous and exchangeable potassium showed a rising trend as the vermicomposting time progressed. Maximum earthworm growth and reproduction were reported better in different feed materials prepared from industrial wastes. Therefore, the present review article is based on the knowledge of using earthworms to stabilize waste.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7730476
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 13 No 1 (2023): January-March 2023
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2023-07-05T21:16:46Z
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Indigenous plant Cannabis sativa: a comprehensive ethnobotanical and pharmacological review
Singh, Nilay Vishal
Department of Zoology & Environmental Science, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur-273009, UP, India
Singh, Vinay Kumar
Department of Zoology & Environmental Science, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur-273009, UP, India
Cannabis sativa (L.) is a plant indigenous to Central Asia and South-East Asia. It is widely used in ethnomedicines as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anticancer, antitumor, neuroprotective, anti-mutagenic, anti-allergic, and antibiotic. Numerous in vitro and in vivo investigations have already established these attributes of Cannabis. Numerous toxicological studies have demonstrated the dose-dependent toxicity of C. sativa against various pests. The exact identity of the phytoconstituents of C. sativa responsible for the observed biological effects and their mode of action at the molecular level is yet to be ascertained. This review provides a comprehensive update to the ethnomedicinal, phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and toxicological profile of Cannabis sativa.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 13 No 2 (2023): April-June 2023
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Accumulation of heavy metals in soil: sources, toxicity, health impacts, and remediation by earthworms
Fatima, Nishat
Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273009, Uttar Pradesh, India
Singh, Keshav
Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273009, Uttar Pradesh, India
Heavy metals pose serious threats to both individuals and the environment, and there is growing global concern over potentially harmful elements. Heavy metal contamination can have a significant impact on the soil ecosystem's functioning. This requires convenient, efficient, and beneficial remediation approaches. The “ecosystem engineer”, earthworms, can modify and enhance soil quality. The ability of earthworms to bioaccumulate metals in substantial amounts in their tissues makes them potentially beneficial as an ecological indicator of soil pollution. Vermiremediation is a new discipline of research in which earthworms are used to detoxify organically contaminated soils. Earthworms have an influential metabolic system, and their gut bacteria and chloragocyte cells play a significant role in their tendency to valorize and detoxify heavy metals. Remediation by earthworms can be considered sustainable, efficient, and ecologically beneficial. The present review provides a wide range of information on earthworms' appropriateness as prospective species for bioremediation and detoxification of toxic metal-contaminated soil to mitigate human health and environmental problems.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 13 No 3 (2023): July-September 2023
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2023-10-17T22:43:59Z
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Use of Arthrobotrys spp. in biocontrol of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita
Eken, Cafer
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Türkiye
Uysal, Gülsüm
Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute, Antalya, Türkiye
Demir, Dudu
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Isparta, Türkiye
Çalışkan, Selda
Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute, Antalya, Türkiye
Sevindik, Emre
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Türkiye
Çağlayan, Kardelen
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Isparta, Türkiye
Plant parasitic nematodes are well-known and devastating pathogens of many agricultural crops around the world. Among the plant phytoparasitic, root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are the economically important limiting factors in agricultural productivity and the quality of crops. One of the most destructive species of root-knot nematodes is Meloidogyne incognita among the most important plant pests which cause severe problems in economically important crops such as vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants. Root-knot nematodes can be managed by resistant cultivars, crop rotation, cultural practices, chemical nematicides and biocontrol agents. However, the use of nematicides can cause significant problems, including environmental pollution and long-term residue issues. Therefore, biological control with fungus is agriculturally useful an exciting and rapidly developing research area and especially there is growing attention to the exploitation of fungi for the control of nematodes. Nematophagous fungi are an important group of soil microorganisms that can suppress the populations of plant parasitic nematodes. These fungi can be divided into four main categories: endoparasitic fungi, nematode-trapping fungi, fungi that parasitic egg and female, and toxin-producing fungi. Among the nematophagous fungi, nematode-trapping fungi which are natural enemies of nematodes are the most studied. The nematode-trapping fungi develop hyphal structures. Arthrobotrys spp. are a well-known nematode-trapping fungus with biocontrol potential against root-knot nematodes, including M. incognita. The objective of this paper is to summarize the data on the potential for use of Arthrobotrys spp. in biocontrol of the root-knot nematode M. incognita.
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 13 No 3 (2023): July-September 2023
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Coccidiosis of domestic food animals in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Raji, Abdul-Razak Mohammed
Animal Health and Production College, Pong - Tamale, Ghana
Amissah-Reynolds, Papa Kofi
Department of Biological Sciences Education, Faculty of Science Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Asante Mampong, Ghana
A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on coccidiosis in domestic food animals in Africa spanning the period from 2002 to 2022 was done with the objective of identifying the distribution of studies on the infection and aggregation of prevalence of the parasite in the study animals. A total of 43 articles met the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the review. These include 16 studies on cattle, 9 on sheep, 7 on goats, 2 on pigs and 18 on poultry. The results revealed pooled data from 8,717 cattle, out of which 3,211, representing 36.84%, were positive for coccidiosis. In sheep, a total of 1,916 samples were pooled, out of which 895 representing 46.71%, were positive for the disease. In goats, 2,148 samples were pooled, out of which 1,316, representing 61.26%, were positive for the disease. Two studies gave a total of 610 samples in pigs, out of which 78, representing 12.78%, were positive for coccidiosis. In poultry, 7,261 samples were pooled, out of which 2,894, representing 39.86%, were positive for coccidiosis. There were however, no significant differences in prevalence between the five species. The concentration method of ova and parasite examination was the commonest method of isolation of Eimeria identified in the current review. In conclusion, Eimeria infection is high in food animals in Africa. Therefore, to tackle the disease, there is a need for a concerted effort in the identification, diagnosis and general prevention and control of the disease.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10580171
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 14 No 1 (2024): January-March 2024
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Food safety management: preventive strategies and control of pathogenic microorganisms in food
Mainardi, Pedro Henrique
São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of General and Applied Biology, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0234-0052
Bidoia, Ederio Dino
São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of General and Applied Biology, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7040-1983
Food security is a paramount concern worldwide, as the consumption of food contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms can result in serious risks to human health. The presence of bacteria, fungi, and other potentially harmful microorganisms in food is a reality that demands rigorous preventive and control measures to ensure the quality and safety of food products. In this context, this review addresses food safety management as a preventive and control measure for pathogenic microorganisms in food, aiming to safeguard public health and ensure product quality. The article discusses the importance of strict hygienic practices throughout the food chain, from production to consumption, and analyzes predominant pathogenic microorganisms that can cause foodborne illnesses. The study highlights the relevance of conventional and advanced techniques for microbiological identification as effective tools for accurate and rapid detection of microorganisms in food. Key elements such as temperature, pH, water activity, and additives are emphasized as crucial in inhibiting microbial proliferation. The implementation of quality management systems, notably the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system, and collaboration among various stakeholders are identified as essential to ensuring food safety. The importance of consumer education regarding safe food handling and storage practices is also emphasized. The conclusion emphasizes the central significance of food safety management as a foundation for population health and well-being, reinforcing that synergy and shared responsibility are indispensable pillars to ensure the supply of safe and healthy food for human consumption.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10724672
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European Journal of Biological Research; Vol 14 No 1 (2024): January-March 2024
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