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Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleReview on Apiary Management and Antimicrobial Compounds as Alternative Prevention or Treatment for Honeybee DiseasesChanpen Chanchao, Marko Stoić, Mikio Yoshiyama, Kiyoshi KimuraHoneybees are important in terms of pollinators and bee products. However, honeybee colonies keep declining due to colony collapse disorder, loss of food sources, environmental deterioration, pesticide exposure and various diseases, as well as the interaction of these causes. Pathogenic infections are high because there is an antagonistic coevolution between host and pathogen/parasite, which leads to a reciprocal adaptation, as … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 15 Jan 2018 · 7,738 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCytogenetic Analysis among Train Depot Workers Exposed to Total Volatile Organic CompoundsNormah Awang, Siti Adillah Isah, Asmah HamidOccupational exposure to toxic chemicals such as Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) from diesel engine exhaust implicates genotoxic risk. The objective of this study was to determine the DNA damage among KL Sentral depot workers exposed to TVOC by means of cytogenetic analysis. Data were obtained partially from disseminated questionnaires and buccal cells samples were collected from a total of … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 2 · 12 Jun 2015 · 7,443 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleExtraction and Identification of Water-Soluble Compounds in Palm-Pressed Fiber by SC-CO2 and GC-MSHarrison Lau Lik Nang, Choo Yuen May, Ma Ah Ngan, Chuah Cheng HockThe residual oil recovered from palm-pressed fiber is known to contain high level of carotenes (4,000 mg kgˉ1 to 6,000 mg kgˉ1) and vitamin E such as tocopherols and tocotrienols (2,000 mg kgˉ1 to 3,000 mg kgˉ1). In this study, the water-soluble compounds in fresh palm-pressed fiber were recovered by supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) extraction. The concentration of these compounds … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 8,323 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Review on the Extraction of Antibacterial Bioactive Compounds from Tanzanian Medicinal Plants Using CO₂-Expanded Liquid TechniqueWajihu Ahmada, Emrod Elisante, Neema Msuya et al.The threat of antimicrobial resistance has resulted in the need to search for alternative cures from medicinal plants. This review examines the relevance and suitability of using the carbon dioxide expanded liquid extraction (CXLE) method in extracting bioactive compounds from selected medicinal plants in Tanzania. The study focuses on their potential as antimicrobial agents against common pathogenic bacteria. It highlights … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 22 Apr 2026 · 2,287 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleComputer Aid Screening for Potential Antimalarial Choroquinone Compounds as Covid 19 Utilizing Computational Calculations and Molecular Docking StudyAsmaa Aboelnaga, Asmaa M. Fahim, Taghreed H. EL-SayedClick reaction of 4,7-dichloroquinoline (1) with thiosemicarbazide (2) to afford the corresponding 2-(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)thiosemicarbazide (3) utilized ultrasonic irradiation which can cyclized easily with ethylacetoacetate to give the 3-(7-chloroquinolin-4-ylamino)-tetrahydro-6-methyl-2-thioxopyrimidin-4(1H)-one (4) via nucleophilic substitution reaction. The synthesized compounds was examined in vitro antimalarial activity with IC50 = 11.92, 25.37 μg/mL against chloroquinone drug. Furthermore, the theoretical investigation of most active compounds CQT and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 30 Nov 2020 · 6,568 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCharacterization of Biochemical Compositions, Volatile Compounds and Sensory Profiles of Cabernet Sauvignon Wine in Successive Vintages (2008-2017)Yufeng Ding, Yanli Ma, Suping Li et al.Cabernet Sauvignon grape is an emblematic cultivar of Huailai region, China, allowing obtaining wines accounts for a large proportion of national consumption. This work aimed to determine the differences in basic parameters, organic acids, phenolics, volatile compounds and sensory profiles of Cabernet Sauvignon wines of successive vintages (2008-2017). The total organic acids content ranged from 7.03 to 42.33 g L-1, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 17 Aug 2020 · 6,972 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleContent of Phenolic Compounds of Different Organ in Pimpinella brachycarpa Collected from Different Locations in KoreaNam Su Kim, Dae Hui Jung, Kwon Seok Jeon et al.Pimpinella brachycarpa (Kom.) Nakai, reported to have antioxidant activity, is one of the most favored edible greens grown in Asian regions. The present study explores the variation in phenolic compounds in P. brachycarpa collected from different locations in Korea. Six phenolic compounds, i.e., catechin hydrate, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, benzoic acid, rutin and quercetin, were detected in the leaves, whereas … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 28 May 2020 · 7,613 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleScreening and Characterization of Sponge-Associated Bacteria Producing Bioactive Compounds Anti-Vibrio sp.Aris Tri Wahyudi, Jepri Agung Priyanto, Wenang Maharsiwi, Rika Indri AstutiIn Indonesia, vibriosis is the main disease in shrimp. This disease is caused by Vibrio sp that may decrease the productivity of shrimp cultivation. Thus, exploration for new bioactive compounds as vibriosis biocontrol agent is necessary. Marine sponge-associated bacteria is one of many sources for bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to screen marine sponge-associated bacteria producing anti-Vibrio … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 14, Issue 3 · 5 Oct 2018 · 10,357 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleVolatile Organic Compounds Removal Methods: A ReviewAydin Berenjian, Natalie Chan, Hoda Jafarizadeh MalmiriVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are among the most toxic chemicals which are detrimental to humans and environment. There is a significant need of fully satisfactory method for removal of VOCs. There are several methods including physical, chemical and biological treatments available to remove VOCs by either recovery or destruction. The aim of the present study is to summarize the available … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 25 Dec 2012 · 24,317 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleBiodegradation of Phenolic Compounds in Creosote Treated Wood Waste by a Composting Microbial Culture Augmented with the Fungus Thermoascus aurantiacusAbdel E. Ghaly, Bopeng Zhang, Deepika DaveProblem 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 hydrocarbons which include 75% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, 2-17% phenolic compounds and 10-18% heterocyclic organic compounds. Exposure to creosote may result in several health problems including damage to kidney, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 26 Aug 2011 · 9,446 accessesView PDF Cite