Fungicidal activity of allyl alcohol by disrupting ergosterol biosynthesis and membrane integrity against Candida albicans

Fungicidal activity of allyl alcohol by disrupting ergosterol biosynthesis and membrane integrity against Candida albicans

May 26, 2012

Snowber Yousuf, Nikhat Manzoor, Luqman A KhanDepartment of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025, India. ABSTRACT This work is an attempt to examine antifungal effect of allyl alcohol against both fluconazole susceptible and resistant isolates of Candida albicans. Total sterol content and…

Biomarkers analysis of oxidative stress as indicator of environmental pollution in liver of walking cat fish (Clarias batrachus) from Yamuna River, Delhi

Biomarkers analysis of oxidative stress as indicator of environmental pollution in liver of walking cat fish (Clarias batrachus) from Yamuna River, Delhi

May 26, 2012

Asif Elahi1, Javed Ahmad2, Mohd. Nauman2, Humayra Bashir2, Farah Khan1, Mohd. Irfan Qureshi21Department of Biochemistry, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India.2Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025, India. ABSTRACT Fish are largely being used for the assessment of the quality of aquatic…

Comparative biological studies of allicin with phaenol

Comparative biological studies of allicin with phaenol

May 26, 2012

F Rehman, Samya MairajDepartment of Analytical Chemistry, Faiz-e-Am Degree College, Meerut, India. ABSTRACT Literature revealed that the different type of phenones and their oxime are widely used as antiseptic, germicides, anthelminties analgesic, antituberculosis, herbicides, therapeutic against mycobacteria, antibacterial and antifungal, antiviral agent….

Protective effect of curcumin on chromium-induced hepato and renal toxicity in mice

Protective effect of curcumin on chromium-induced hepato and renal toxicity in mice

May 26, 2012

N Rashid1, A Rub21Department of Toxicology, Hamdard University, New Delhi-110062, India.2Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025, India. ABSTRACT The soluble hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) is an environmental contaminant widely recognized to act as a carcinogen, mutagen and teratogen towards humans…

Synthesis, characterization of heterocyclic compounds and their application as antibacterial theraputic agents

Synthesis, characterization of heterocyclic compounds and their application as antibacterial theraputic agents

May 26, 2012

Tazeem1, Mohammad Arshad1, AR Bhat2, Fareeda Athar11 Centre for interdisciplinary research in basic sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025, India2 School of Biotechnology, Yeungnum University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Korea ABSTRACT The innovative research for antibiotics has improved mankind’s health status by confining life threatening infections. However, the emergence…

Role of mitochondrial antioxidants in tolerance against radiation stress in plants

Role of mitochondrial antioxidants in tolerance against radiation stress in plants

May 26, 2012

Indrakant K Singh1, Archana Singh2, Pratishtha Rai3, Irengbam Rocky Mangangcha11Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.2Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.3CCS University, Meerut (U.P.), India. ABSTRACT Exposure to radiation disrupts the cellular homeostasis and enhances the production of…

The use of antibiotics and disinfectants in ornamental fish farms of West Bengal, India

The use of antibiotics and disinfectants in ornamental fish farms of West Bengal, India

January 27, 2012

Mukti Chanda1, Monjit Paul1, Joydev Maity2, Gadadhar Dash3, Supriya Sen Gupta11Department of Zoology, Asutosh College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.2Department of Aquaculture Management and Technology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India.3Department of Fish Pathology, Faculty of Fishery Science, West Bengal University of Animal…

A review on the therapeutic potential of embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells in hepatic repair

A review on the therapeutic potential of embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells in hepatic repair

January 27, 2012

K Ananda Krishna1, K Sai Krishna2, Ruben Berrocal3, Alekya Tummala4, KS Rao3, K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao51Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India2Department of Biotechnology, Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur, Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu, India3Institute for Scientific Research and Technology Services, National Secretariat…