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Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAntioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Essential Oils from Citrus reticulata cv. Shatangju Peel for the Preservation of Chilled PorkYao Dong, Xintong Zou, Hongli Zhou et al.Citrus reticulata cv. Shatangju peel essential oil (CrspEo), with three major components D-limonene (88.15%), γ-terpinene (4.59%) and β-myrcene (2.62%), possessed antioxidant activities with DPPH and ABTS+ radical scavenging with the IC50 (concentration of CrspEo scavenging 50% of radical) of 9.87±0.12% and 0.48±0.02%, respectively. Meanwhile, CrspEo showed antimicrobial activity in suppressing the growth of Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Escherichia … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 31 Jul 2024 · 4,748 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordPreparing and Antimicrobial Activity of Hydrogel with Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Carex Meyeriana KunthQihui Shen, Henan Zhu, Hongli Zhou et al.In this study, a simple and environmentally stable method was developed to synthesize silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs). In addition, carex meyeriana kunth was used as a reducing and stabilizing agent with good bacterial inhibitory effects against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Bacillus subtilis at very low doses. AgNPs were added to the Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) solution as an antibacterial agent and … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 4 May 2023 · 5,724 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordExtraction Optimization and Antibacterial Property of Total Flavonoids from Zizania Latifolia Bracts and the Effect on Chilled Pork PreservationChen Pan, Shuyi Zhu, Na Niu et al.Zizania latifolia isa widely distributed aquatic vegetable, and its bracts are an agriculturalwaste with a large proportion. In this study, Total Flavonoids of Z. latifoliaBracts (TFZB) were extracted with Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction(UAEE) for the first time, and the extraction process was optimized usingResponse Surface Method (RSM), and compared with other methods. Then, theantibacterial activity of TFZB extracted with optimized UAEE … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 3 · 15 Sep 2022 · 6,011 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordIn Vitro Biological Profiles and Chemical Contents of Ethanolic Nest Entrance Extracts of Thai Stingless Bees Tetrigona apicalisTouchkanin Jongjitvimol, Sathirapong Kraikongjit, Pussadee Paensuwan, Jirapas JongjitwimolTetrigona apicalis is a species of stingless bees found in Lower Northern Thailand. They normally construct their nest entrances as an external structure for protecting themselves from enemies. Their biological properties have not well characterized yet. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the antibacterial, antifungal and anti-proliferative activities of their nest entrances. Samples were collected from four provinces … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 2 Nov 2020 · 6,781 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAntiviral and Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship Study for Dihydropyridones Derived from CurcuminBahjat A. Saeed, Kawkab Y. Saour, Rita S. Elias, Najim A. Al-MasoudiProblem statement: Pyridones are known to have variety of biological activities like antitumor, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimalarial activities. This study presents antiviral evaluation of dihydropyridones derived from curcumin, as well as curcumin for comparison. Approach: The compounds evaluated for their in vitro antiviral activities against the viruses: HIV-1, Bovin viral Diarrhea, Yellow Fever, Reovirus 1, Herpesvirus 1, Vaccinia, Vescular Stomatitis, … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,151 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDetermination of the Antibacterial Efficacy of Common Chemical Agents in Cleaning and Disinfection in Hospitals of North JordanHani A. Masaadeh, Adnan S. JaranProblem statement: Hospital cleanleness and hygene are consederd among the most important aspects of clinical success and in preventing nosocomial infections. In this study we will address the problem of effectiveness of commonly used chemical agents in cleaning and disinfection in hospitals of north Jordan. For evaluating the effectiveness of chemical agents. Approach: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 7,787 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAntibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Banana (Musa, AAA cv. Cavendish) Fruits PeelMatook Saif Mokbel, Fumio HashinagaThe fresh green and yellow banana peel of, (Musa, cv. Cavendish) fruits were treated with 70% acetone, which were partitioned with chloroform (CHCl3) and ethyl acetate (EtOAc), sequentially. The antioxidant activities of the extracts were evaluated by using the thiocyanate method, β-carotene bleaching method and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical elimination. While, antimicrobial activities of the extracts and isolated components were … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2005 · 16,037 accessesView PDF Cite