International Journal of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology

Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Relationship Between Soil Physico-chemical Parameters and Trace Element Concentrations in Clay Loam Soil in West EL-Fashir City, North Darfur State, Western Sudan

    Fatima Siddig Adam Abdel Wahid, Hatil Hashim EL-Kamali, Mohammed Himet Ahmed Fadl

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 61-67
    Received: 26 August 2017
    Accepted: 25 September 2017
    Published: 3 November 2017
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    Abstract: Monitoring of trace elements in soil provides efficient way to assess the qualitative and quantitative differences in element concentrations at different sites within a region. The aim of the study was to assess levels of trace elements regarding accumulation of the metals, as well as investigate whether of the soil factors (chemical and physical) ... Show More
  • Influence of Genotype and Hen Age on the Egg Shape Index

    Ahmed Sami Shaker, Shahla Mohammed Said Kirkuki, Shangaberry Rawf Aziz, Bakhan Jalil Jalal

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 68-70
    Received: 3 September 2017
    Accepted: 28 September 2017
    Published: 8 November 2017
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    Abstract: Shape index was a good indicator to characterize species as well as for egg quality. It seems that shape index affected by genetic and environment factors. In this study, the aim was to determine the influence of genotype and age on the shape index. A total of 789 eggs were collected from four genetic lines (Black, Black with brown neck, White Shan... Show More
  • Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Waltheria indica Linn Root Extracts

    Fatokun Ayodeji Olakunle, Okwute Simon Koma, Orishadipe Abayomi Theophilus

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 71-76
    Received: 31 August 2017
    Accepted: 16 October 2017
    Published: 22 November 2017
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the phytochemical constituents and evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Waltherica indica Linn root extracts in solvents of different polarities (ethyl acetate, chloroform and chloroform: methanol (1:1). The experiment was conducted at the Chemistry Advanced Research Centre of Sheda Science and Technology Comp... Show More
  • Compare the Chlorophyll Amount in Three Brown Algae Species of the Persian Gulf by Using Three Solvents and Applying Two Formulas

    Yasaman Etemadian, Bahareh Shabanpour, Vida Ghaemi, Moazameh Kordjazi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 77-79
    Received: 14 October 2017
    Accepted: 26 October 2017
    Published: 22 November 2017
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    Abstract: Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that helps to absorb sunlight and converts it into energy. It is believed that it is beneficial for the human body. Therefore in this study, the chlorophyll amount in three brown algae species (Sirophysalis trinodis, Polycladia myrica and Colpomenia sinuosa) of the Persian Gulf by using three solvents and ... Show More
  • Evaluation of Immune Biomarkers After Oral Administration of Biofield Energy Healing Based Herbomineral Formulation in Male Sprague Dawley Rats

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Cathryn Dawn Nykvist, Celine Lavelle, Daniel Paul Przybylski, Dianne Heather Vincent, Dorothy Felger, Douglas Jay Konersman, Elizabeth Ann Feeney, Jay Anthony Prague, Joanne Lydia Starodub, Karan Rasdan, Karen Mie Strassman, Leonid Soboleff, Maire Anne Mayne, Mary M. Keesee, Padmanabha Narayana Pillai, Pamela Clarkson Ansley, Ronald David Schmitz, Sharyn Marie Sodomora, Sambhu Charan Mondal, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 80-88
    Received: 30 October 2017
    Accepted: 10 November 2017
    Published: 11 December 2017
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    Abstract: The natural products based formulations usage have been increased world-wide in health care sector due to their high safety and better therapeutic action. A new proprietary herbomineral formulation was formulated with four ingredients; a mixture of the minerals (zinc, magnesium, and selenium) and the herbal root extract ashwagandha. The aim of the ... Show More