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Potential Effects on Blood Glucose Level of the Oral Administration of Varying Concentrations of Schizophyllum commune and Ganoderma lucidum Local Isolates on Swiss-Webster Mice

Romanos, Eli Earl R.; Hernandez, Marc Angelo S. (2008-03)

The potential hypoglycaemic effect of Ganoderma lucidum and Schizophyllum commune crude hot water extract on male Swiss-Webster mice was tested. Dried fruiting bodies of the mushrooms were boiled to obtain the crude extracts ...
Effects of Orally Administered Kefir on Blood Glucose Levels and Body Weight in Diet-induced Diabetic Obese Sprague Dawley (SD) Rats

Estrada, Mita Zahra C.; Ngo, Rachelle Ean A. (2008-03)

This study was designed to demonstrate if the oral administration of kefir had a significant lowering effect on the blood glucose levels and body weight values in diabetic obese male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. After 7 days ...
Combinations of Banana Peel, Molasses, and Brewer’s Yeast as an Alternative Growth Media for Escherichia coli ATCC 25922

Espiritu, Jubilee Ann B. (2008-03)

The exorbitant cost of commercially prepared growth media in microbiology researches has led to the formulation of cost efficient alternative growth media. This study formulated four general growth media using combinations ...
Plant Community Diversity, Productivity and Succession in Lahar Areas of Bacolor, Pampanga

Divinagracia, Rovie M.; Timbang, Fatima P. (2008-03)

Three lahar affected barangays in Bacolor, Pampanga were studied for vegetation analysis. The study site was described through its plant composition and its climate. Diversity was measured through quadrat method by random ...
Sediment Quality Analysis of Binosawan River and Mistika Creek in Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay, Bicol using Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Embryo Assay

Bobis, Rheuel C.; Ramos, Daylinda B. (2008-04)

The present study investigated the quality of sediments from Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay, Bicol and the aptness of contact assay using zebrafish (Danio rerid) embryos in assessing contamination levels in freshwater ecosystems. ...
Impact of Jatropha curcas L. on Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (VAM) Fungi in Various Plantation Systems

Dela Cruz, Stefani Dequilla; Rivera, Jonathan Ponce (2008-03)

The study determined the impact of Jatropha curcas L. on vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi. Soil samples were obtained from various plantation systems (Pila, Fort Magsaysay, Nakar, Real, UP Land Grant, and ...
Adhesion Properties of Locally-Isolated Probiotic and Bacteriocinogcnic Lactic Acid Bacteria on Pig Intestines

de Torres, Rhey Kenneth L.; Usisa, Jovy C. (2008-03)

This study examined the adhesion property of Lactobacillus pentosus 3G3 on pig intestine by comparing it to a known probiotic agent, Lactobacillus casei 1Y9. Pig duodenum and middle colon were obtained, cut and washed, and ...
A Survey of Phytoplankton in Binosawan River and Mistika Creek, Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay, Bicol

Dagala, Ron Michael Prudente; de Guzman, Francis Ross Arambulo (2008-04)

Phytoplankton have long been used as indicators of water quality, especially in disturbed areas. In the Philippines, freshwater ecosystems are seriously imperiled due to increasing developmental activities, as in the case ...
Screening for Potential Toxicity Risk of Freshwater Ecosystems in Rapu Rapu Island, Albay, Bicol using Modified Allium Test

Cortes, Auran Rosanne Bernabe; De Guzman, Divina Francia Agena (2008-04)

A modified Allium test was used to screen the potential toxicity risk of water samples obtained from three freshwater ecosystems: Binosawan River, Pagcolbon Pond and Mistika Creek in Rapu Rapu Island, Albay, Bicol. There ...
In silico Identification and Gene Network Analysis of Potential Novel MicroRNAs detected from Rat Hippocampal ESTs during Treadmill Running

Buluag, Rhey Ian Noveloso; Mendoza, Jon Sithli Paras (2008-03)

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been previously described to regulate gene expression. This activity was explored in silico to determine if miRNAs regulate gene expression in the brain as a consequence of physical exercise. ...
The Effects of Orally-Administered Lactobacillus fermentum 4B1 on the Adipose Tissue of Diet-Induced Obese Mice (Mus musculus L.

Bautista, Reinzi Luz Soliven; Ecarma, Nathan Charles Antonio (2008-03)

Obesity, one of the most rapidly increasing health concerns in the world, is a condition of excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue. This study examined through histological data if orally-administered Lactobacillus ...
Detection of Potentially Pathogenic Airborne Molds in Selected Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of the Philippine General Hospital

Aquino, Arlene S.; Sotta, Laami Lou M. (2008-03)

Four Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at the Philippine General Hospital were air sampled using open Petri plates containing Malt Extract Agar on October 5, November 10 and December 10, 2007. A total of 60 fungal colonies were ...
Thin Layer Chromatographic Separation and Bioassay of a Novel Marine Bacterium Extract for Potential Anti-Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Activity

Alonte, Joram Dizon; Daquinag, Jeannette Mirandilla (2008-03)

A novel marine red bacterium (coded BOcMFS2-18) was shown to be inhibitory against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This study aims to determine the fraction/s from BOcMFS2-18 culture filtrate extract ...
Taxonomic and Functional Profiling of Microbial Communities from Unexplored Karst Forest Soils of Guiuan Samar Province

David, Ma. Julia Catherine H.; Mahusay, Mikaela Maria S. (2021-06)

Numerous tropical karst landscapes are found in the Philippines, with the largest being located in Samar province. Despite the existence of these karst landscapes, research focusing on the soil microbiome remains limited. ...
In silico Screening and Docking of Potential Lead Compounds and Designed Ligands Against Acinetobacter baumannii aminoglycoside acetyltransferase AAC(6’)-Ih and Peptidyl-tRNA Hydrolase (AbPth)

Ferrer, Victor Miguel D.; Robles, Angelico M. (2021-06)

Acinetobacter baumannii is a nosocomial pathogen that has exhibited multidrug resistance. Potential lead compounds with the ability to bind to the respective active sites of aminoglycoside acetyltransferase AAC(6’)-Ih and ...
An assessment on the potential use of mango peel extract as an additive in the bacterial cellulose fermentation of Gluconacetobacter xylinus

Conanan, John Paulo C. (2021-06)

Mango peels are continuously studied as a viable source for natural-sourced polymers and sugar-based molecules that would bring added value to existing biomaterial markets, such as that of bacterial cellulose (BC) ...
Use of Insect Folivory in Biomonitoring of Particulate Matter in Shrubs of Makati and Manila

Pangilinan, Patricia Mae A.; Santos, Leira Alysa S. (2021-06)

Particulate matter has been a growing concern affecting the environment and human health. However, there are limited and conflicting studies regarding the role of particulate matter on the folivory in plants. As such, this ...
Distribution modeling of Tetrastigma species (Vitaceae) in the Philippines

Laborada, Donita Joyce V.; Ong, Sheena Mae A. (2021-06)

Tetrastigma Planch. is a genus of woody climbers from the grape family (Vitaceae) with at least 24 known species in the Philippines. It is the exclusive host of the endangered parasitic Rafflesia R.Br. As far as we know, ...
Potential drug target from a hypothetical protein of African swine fever virus: an in silico analysis

Jamolangue, Klive Liowan M. (2021-06)

African swine fever virus remains a threat to pig farmers all over the world, and there are currently no treatments for African swine fever. In silico analysis of a hypothetical protein of the African swine fever virus ...
A systematic review on liquid biopsy for cancer diagnosis: basis for identifying gaps and areas for progress and development

Fernandez II, Christian D.; Manaloto, Andrea Beatriz C. (2021-06)

Liquid biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes body fluids, primarily blood, and allows for the early detection of cancer. This study utilized a meta-analysis in order to evaluate the diagnostic values of ...

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