Tablico, Lester C.; Thornton, Mary Ann C.(2003-04)
The efficiency of extracellular polysaccharides (EPS)
extracted from Rhizobium BIVr 12 in the adsorption of
Cr’ from industrial wastewater was investigated.
Wastewater containing Cr’ concentrations from a
semiconductor ...
Panganiban, Gretchen Gayle S.; Santos, Josephine Ann G.(2003-04)
BRC A1 is a tumor-suppressor gene responsible for the inhibition of
breast epithelial cell proliferation. The presence of a mutation in this gene
increases the risk of an individual's susceptibility to breast cancer. ...
Palmario, Nikko Rae S.; Palmario, Ninna Mae S.(2003-03-31)
The larvicidal potential of kalachuchi aqueous crude leaf extract against
Aedes aegypti larvae was investigated. Five concentrations kalachuchi
crude leaf extract (50 g¾, 25 g¾, 12.5 g¾, 6.25 g¾, and 3.125 g¾) were
used ...
The present study demonstrated the effect of Morinda citrifolia (Noni) fruit
extract on leukocyte count and phagocytic activity in Mus musculus.
Twenty-five randomly selected male ICR mice were separated into five
groups: ...
Orillaza, Timothy Joseph S.; Escueta, Luz Margaret A.(2003-04)
Ten DNA primers were designed for the PCR amplification of specific regions of mDNA atp6 gene of Mestizo hybrid rice. The design was based on known sequences with accession numbers E104444 and X52162 of cytoplasmic male ...
Leongson, Richard Paul L.; Mondejar, Pamela Anne C.(2003-04)
The effects of penetrating and non-penetrating cryoprotective agents on the survival of the ciliate Tetrahymena pyriformis were studied. Tetrahymena cells were gradually frozen, rapidly thawed and reconstituted. Percent ...
Lee, Sheila Feye V.; Maano, Margaret Mae C.(2003-04)
This descriptive study deals with the current status of the physico-chemical properties, productivity and sediment analysis of Boac River. This study was conducted in two selected stations, station 1 (upstream, near Barangay ...
Wound healing researches revealed inductive effect of hyperbaric oxygen on angiogenesis. In this study, twenty Anas luzonica eggs implanted with gelfoam were divided into three groups: namely, unexposed (Control), normobaric ...
An aqueous crude extract of Dioscorea hispida root was tested for its cytotoxic effect of cultured leukemic and normal lymphocytes. The cultured cells were exposed to tenfold serially diluted D. hispida extract prepared ...
The effect of carrageenan against ischemia-reperfusion injury was investigated. Rats were grouped into four and 30% of their blood volume was replaced with normal saline solution, dextran 70 in 5% dextrose, or iota-carrageenan ...
Cabarles, Alsun S.; Peñamora, Johanna Melissa G.(2003-04)
Monitoring a river’s water quality can help maintain the minimum conditions
necessary to assure the suitability of water for its designated use. A rapid water
characterization was conducted on Talisay River, Balanga City, ...
Andropogon sp. have been used in local medicine as poultices to treat diseases caused by bacteria. Crude aqueous and acetone leaf extracts of Andropogon aciculatus, Andropogon citratus and Andropogon contortus were tested ...
Bayocot, Maricel T.; Cruz, Abraham Daniel C.(2002-04)
Fifteen rice varieties and mutant lines were evaluated. Morphometric analysis was conducted. A phenogram was then constructed, indicating that Milagrosa Original and Milagrosa Mutant 6, and Bengawan Mutant and PARC2 (IR8 ...
Berroya, Remy Margarette M.; Marcelo, Pauline Kate C.(2003-04)
Previous studies have shown that plants belonging to the family
Cucurbitaceae exhibit anthelmintic properties due to the amino acid
cucurbitacin. In this study, two members of family Cucurbitaceae,
Citrullus vulgaris ...
Basanta, Jewelle O.; Obto, Rodolfo Juan R. Jr(2003-04)
The effect of wild honey and irradiated wild honey on angiogenesis in
duck Anas luzonica embryo was studied and compared using the
Chorioallantoic Membrane Assay. The degree of angiogenesis in the
chorioallantoic membranes ...
The effect of atmospheric condition produced by candle jar method on the
mortality of adult red flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum Herbst, was evaluated for a
period of five days. Storage atmosphere was modified to 5% ...
The micronucleus test was used to examine the
mutagenicity of sodium tetraborate or Borax on male
albino mice. Four different single doses of Borax (100,
300, 900, 2700 mg/kg body weight) were tested. Their
effects on ...
Antioxidants, like beta-carotene and lycopene, offer protection against radiation. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of beta-carotene and lycopene as radioprotectants after administration of certain ...
Reyes, Michael Joseph T.; Velasco, Pia Victoria V.(2000-04)
The Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), a very popular fish commercially in the Philippines, was studied to determine its radiosensitivity and to see its potential as a biological indicator in aquatic ecosystems.
Nile ...