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 ...
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 ...