Volume 6, Issue 3 (2010) | American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Expression, Purification and Activity Assay of the Recombinant Protein of Catechol-O-Methyltransferase from Chinese White Shrimp (Fenneropenaeus chinensis)

Dian-Xiang Li — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.148.154

Problem statement: We have previously cloned a gene of Chinese white shrimp Catechol O-Methyltransferase (designated Fc-COMT) and characterized the gene expression pattern. In this study, expression...

The Effect of Citrullus colocynthis Pulp Extract on the Liver of Diabetic Rats a Light and Scanning Electron Microscopic Study

Mohammad Khalil — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.155.163

Problem statement: The goal of the current investigation was to clarify the effects of Citrullus colocynthis pulp extract on the structure of the liver of diabetic rats at both light and scanning el...

Detection and Localization of Anti and Pro-apoptotic mRNA Genes in Human Colorectal Cancer Using in situ RT-PCR

Mohd. Nazil Salleh — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.164.171

Problem statement: Recent studies using conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction have shown that anti-apoptotic (Cyclooxygenase-2, COX-2 and Nuclear Factor-κB, NF-κB) and proapoptotic mRNA (Bax and ...

Endothelial Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance as Pathophysiologic Mechanisms in a Rat Model of Preeclampsia

Ayman Z. Elsamanoudy — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.172.180

Problem statement: To assess the plasma concentrations and placental gene expression of soluble fms like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), visfatin and Tumour Necr...

In Vitro Interaction of 5-Hydroxytrptamine with Cytosolic Molybdenum Hydroxylases as a Potential Inhibitor for Initial Rates Activities

Abdullah M. Al-Mohizea — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.181.186

Problem statement: The role of 5-HT has been investigated in many behavioral activities. Thus, studies using raphe lesion showed that 5-HT is involved in sleep, general activity levels, habituation,...

2-Nonenal-Ovulatory Specific Volatiles in Human Saliva throughout Menstrual Cycle by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Analysis

S. Alagendran — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.187.194

Problem statement: The present investigation carry out a pilot study of a novel method to identify the salivary volatiles in different phases of menstrual cycle for the assessment of ovulation detec...

Amelioration of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Insulin like Growth Factor-1 Gene Expression and Insulin Receptor Substrate-1 in Liver Tissue of Insulin Resistant Rats Treated With L-Carnitine

Hala M. Ghanem — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.195.203

Problem statement: It has been reported that genes expression (inducible Nitric Oxide (iNOS). Insulin-like Growth Factor-1(IGF-1) have a role in both glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance. The ...

Impact of L-Carnitine and Cinnamon on Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Expression in Heart and Brain of Insulin Resistant Rats

Mona A. Mohamed — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.204.212

Problem statement: Evaluate the effects of daily administration of L-carnitine and cinnamon extract for two weeks on the expression of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) and inducible Nitric Oxide...

Effects of Cooling and Supplemental Bovine Somatotropin on Milk Production relating to Body Glucose Metabolism and Utilization of Glucose by the Mammary Gland in Crossbred Holstein Cattle

Siravit Sitprija — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.213.230

Problem statement: The low milk yield and shorter persistency of lactation of dairy cattle is the major problem for the dairy practices in the tropics. High environmental temperatures and rapid decl...

Uterus-Relaxing Study of a Sudanese Herb (El-Hazha)

Aimun Abdelgaffar Elhassan Ahmed — 2010-09-30

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 30 September 2010; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2010.231.238

Problem statement: The aim of this study is to investigate the pharmacological effects of the Methanolic-extract (AH2) of El-Hazha and its sub-fractions. Approach: These investigations were carried ou...