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 ...
Escalante, Michael E.; Velasquez, Adrian G.(2000-03)
Viable seeds of kidney-shaped beans var. pole sitao (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were obtained from the Bureau of Plant Industry in San Andres, Manila. 150 smooth, shiny, full-seeded seeds were chosen and these were later grouped ...
The effect of Catharanthus roseus G. Don leaf extracts on Hydrochlorothiazide-induced hyperglycemic Swiss Webster Mice was studied. Thirty mice were divided into five groups corresponding to the following treatments: the ...
Castillo, Digi Ann C.; Relucano, Edel VC.(2000-04)
Twenty-eight strains of lactic acid bacteria from five fermented food samples
namely: “burong kanin” (BK), “burong isda” (BI), “balao-balao” (BB), “longganisa”
from Ilocos region (LI), and “longganisa” from Cavite (LC) ...
The potential toxicity of the leaf extracts of Jatropha
curcas Linn. and Tinospora rumphii Boerl. was assessed and
compared in this study. Five concentrations (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 ppt)
were used. Snail mortality was ...
Briones Jr, Gerardo M.; Co, Henri Cartier S.(2000-03)
In the Philippines, the incidence of misoprostol induced abortions, as well as the adverse effects
experienced by pregnant women, has not been determined accurately in view of the legal, ethical and
moral sanctions against ...
Boquiren, Ryan Albert Leonard N.; Te Tan, Alvin E.(2000-03)
The radioprotective effects of Noni Juice on the bone marrow of irradiated Mus musculus
L. (7-week old IRC strain) was studied using the micronucleus test. Five mice were used
for each of the six groups: negative and ...
Bilbao, Nordie Anne M.; Francisco, Anna Marie T.(2000-03)
To determine if testosterone mediates susceptibility differences
between male and female mice infected with Schistosoma japonicum,
testosterone was either removed or exogenously applied in groups of
BALB/C mice that ...
Bediones, Ma. Anna Sandra B.; Platon, Mark Paul G.(2000-03)
By serendipity, researchers in Sweden found that
breast (human) milk induced apoptosis in cancer cells and
left healthy cells intact. Alpha-lactalbumin, isolated from
the casein component of milk, was identified as ...
A comparison of the radioprotective potential on the intestinal
mucosa of male Swiss mice was made between commercial tomato
sauce and raw tomato. Twenty mice were used, and were divided into
four groups with five mice ...
The biosorption efficiency of biotraps consisting of chemically immobilized
Rhizobium BJVr 12 exopolysaccharides in adsorbing
Cu+2 ions was studied. Preliminary screening using the solubility test
revealed that the most ...
The molluscicidal activity of Coleus blumei Benth., Pittosporum resiniferum Hemsl. and
Sanseviera sp. Thunberg against Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi Moell. was
investigated using niclosamide as positive control. One ...
This study aims to extract and purify serine protease from
Schistosoma japonicum eggs via lon-exchange chromatography and to test
the ability of the extracted enzyme to elicit antibody production in
sensitized rabbits. ...
Three seaweeds, Padina minor, Sargassum
cristaefolium, and Turbinaria ornata were tested for their
potential larvicidal properties against the Anopheles
Sfavirostris mosquito. Results showed that Padina minor
and ...
Martin, Ann Kristine Joy T.; Mendiola, Carlo Paulo T.(2000-03)
The study was conducted with a descriptive
experimental design in order to determine the effects of broad
spectrum ultraviolet radiation on growth factors, seedling height,
root length, chlorophyll content, organic ...
In the Philippines, researches are being conducted to find
alternative materials for papermaking. In this study, we made
handmade paper containing varying concentrations of Sargassum and
had its strength properties ...
Marcelo, Marc Gil D.L.; Ramirez, Mark Alain I.(2000-04)
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of herbivory on the
abundance of shrubs in the rainforests of the St. Paul Subterranean River National Park in
Puerto Princessa City, Palawan, Philippines. The ...
In response to the need for novel nontoxic therapeutics to combat tuberculosis
(TB), the in-vitro antituberculosis activity and cytotoxicity of 15 Philippine seaweeds
were examined. A colorimetric, microplate-based Alamar ...
Agbayani, Christian Konstantin P.; Pontejos, Patricia Anne Z.(2002-03)
Glo- Herbal is a locally manufactured food supplement that is made up of plant
extracts. A number of people have claimed that the product has various healing
properties. The objective of this study is to determine the ...
Mendoza, Rose Marcel S.; Roson, Jennifer Patrice M.(2002-03)
Aquatic habitats support a wide variety of fauna which includes the
freshwater fishes. The freshwater fishes of the six rivers namely, Bayani
(Calumpit), Boton, llanin. Minanga. Pamulaklakin (Mabayuan) and Triboa
of ...