Volume 7, Issue 2 (2011) | American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Anticancer Activities of Some New Synthesized Thiazolo[3,2-a]Pyrido[4,3-d]Pyrimidine Derivatives

Ashraf M. Mohamed — 2011-08-23

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 23 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2011.43.54

Problem statement: This study describes the synthesis and anticancer activities of a new series of thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidines derivatives (2-7) using 3,5-bisarylmethylene-1-methyl-4- piperidone and 4-...

Tolemerase Reverse Transcriptase Gene Expression as a Tumor Marker for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

M. Magdi Atta — 2011-08-03

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 3 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2011.55.62

Problem statement: Hepatocellular carcinoma will emerge as a major form of malignancy in the coming decades. The continuing high incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, suggests that this disease will ...

Effects of L-Carnitine and Cinnamon Extract Treatment on Lens Crystallins of Rats Fed High Fructose Diet

Mohamed H. Mahfouz — 2011-08-03

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 3 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2011.63.69

Problem statement: Rats fed high dietary fructose are documented to form an acquired model of insulin resistance; the present study aims to investigate possible changes in lens crystallins of rats fed...

Mixed-Polarity Azeotropic Solvents for Efficient Extraction of Lipids from Nannochloropsis Microalgae

Robert D. Long — 2011-08-12

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 12 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2011.70.73

Problem statement: The extraction of lipids from microalgae for biofuel production is a significant problem due to the intractability of their cell wall. The aim of this study of lipid extraction from...

S-Allyl-Cysteines Reduce Amelioration of Aluminum Induced Toxicity in Rats

Sadhana Shrivastava — 2011-08-12

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 12 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2011.74.83

Problem statement: Aluminum (Al) is a trivalent cation found in its ionic form in most kinds of animal tissues and in natural waters everywhere. Approach: It is a potent neurotoxin and has been associ...

Biochemical Studies on Recombinant Human Isobutyryl-CoA Dehydrogenase

Nasser E. Ibrahim — 2011-08-12

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 12 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2011.84.89

Problem statement: Human Isobutyryl-CoA Dehydrogenase (IBD) is member of the Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenases family. It is involved in Val metabolism. In this study we modified the purification method of the ...

Biodegradation of Phenolic Compounds in Creosote Treated Wood Waste by a Composting Microbial Culture Augmented with the Fungus Thermoascus aurantiacus

Abdel E. Ghaly — 2011-08-26

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Published online: 26 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajbbsp.2011.90.103

Problem statement: Creosote is used as a wood preservative and water proof agent in railway sleepers, utility poles, buildings foundations and fences and garden furniture. It is a mixture of over 300 ...