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1–20 of 31Review Article
Aparajita Chakraborty, Malavika Bhattacharya
pp. 1-8 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.1 · 2024
The macrophage phagolysosome possesses a highly acidic environment which explains its antimicrobial properties. Many strains of bacterial strains which are Gram-positive such as Staphylococcus aureus replicates within th…
Nayana Saji, Deeksha Kethareshwara Sujatha, Balamuralidhara Veeranna
pp. 9-21 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.2 · 2024
Biologics are at the forefront of therapeutic breakthroughs, marking a paradigm change in medical therapies in an ever-evolving field. Complex biological products known as biologics are used to treat a variety of illness…
Research Article
Sarath Ramesan Velu Vayalil, Swathi Sasidharan Nair, Manoj Gopal Sarayu
pp. 22-26 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.3 · 2024
Pogonatum moss is a fascinating plant that has garnered a lot of attention because of its wide range of biological distribution, potential medical benefits, and conservation implications. This thorough analysis explores …
Debabrata Modak, Shreya Kar, Purnima Singh, Sudipta Kumar Roy, Soumen Bhattacharjee
pp. 27-34 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.4 · 2024
Background: Aquaporins (AQPs) are integral membrane proteins that are essential for preserving the equilibrium of water. These proteins also regulate cell volume and cell migration as well as apoptosis that relates to va…
Mregangka Dowara, Indrani Gogoi, Shyamalima Saikia
pp. 35-39 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.5 · 2024
Aim: People have used plants as medicine from the beginning of time to treat a variety of diseases. Different bioactive chemicals found in plants make them viable substitutes for traditional antibacterial treatments. Mat…
Emi Grace Mary Gowshika Rajendran, V. Gowri Ramesh
pp. 40-47 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.6 · 2024
Background: Fermentation of cooked rice has shown to enhance its nutrient content, palatability, organoleptic characteristics and bioavailability of nutrients. Although fermented rice is known to provide immense health b…
Ananya M Kura, R KarukuvelRaja, Thulasi G Pillai
pp. 48-60 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.7 · 2024
Aim: Cholesterol is required for cellular metabolism and steroid hormone production. However, the excessive level leads to the condition known as hypercholesterolemia, which causes cardiovascular illnesses. A number of d…
Madhavi Maddala, Mahesh Lingakari, Srikanth Bandi
pp. 61-66 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.8 · 2024
Aim: The coveted Indian hardwood teak (Tectona grandis) grows well in particular tropical temperatures and soil types. With 8.9 million hectares, India's teak forests are essential to the luxury market. Indian teak trees…
Deepthy Kumary Kunjukrishna Pillai, Sreekala Appukuttan Nair Kamalabhai, Usha Vikraman Pillalai Sarojini Amma, Raju Ramasubbu
pp. 67-70 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.9 · 2024
Sonerila periyarensis, a new taxon was collected from the forest of Gavi, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India is described. Sonerila periyarensis is similar to S. zeylanica and S. nairii but dif…
Harikumar Kiran, Radhakrishnan Rajalakshmi
pp. 71-78 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.10 · 2024
Aim: The present investigation was done to study the antiviral property of essential oils collected from Cymbopogon flexuosus, Ocimum tenuiflorum, and Piper nigrum on the local lesion host Gomphrena globosa, which was me…
A. Maria Selva Francis, Jemma Hermelin Jesy Diaz
pp. 79-82 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.11 · 2024
Background: Diabetes is a chronic illness characterized by a metabolic imbalance that is connected to increased and decreased blood sugar levels. Several natural compounds and pharmaceutical drugs have been studied for t…
Chikkamagaluru Ningegowda Shruthi, Dupadahalli Kotresha
pp. 83-89 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.12 · 2024
Aim: Grasses are an important group of monocotyledonous plants that are utilized as healthy foods as well as remedies against diseases for both humans and livestock. Themeda triandra Forssk. is a grass, which belongs to …
Irfana Mol Khalid, Jayasheela Dharmackan
pp. 90-99 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.13 · 2024
Aim: This study aimed to determine the phytochemical constituents present in the various extracts of Pimenta dioica stem through standard qualitative biochemical and GCMS analysis. Materials and Methods: The phytochemica…
Sowmya Kizheka Meladom, Ramasamy Thanghavelu Narendhirakannan
pp. 100-108 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.14 · 2024
Aim: This study scrutinizes the anti-cancer potential of gold nanoparticles derived from Elettaria cardamomum pods and seeds. Materials and Methods: The biosynthesized nanoparticles underwent thorough characterization vi…
S. Janaranjani, K. Madhanasundareswari, Karukuvelraja Raja
pp. 109-119 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.15 · 2024
Aim: Bacterial infection is a significant factor in the complex process of delayed wound healing. The advent of antibiotic resistance in bacterial isolates led to the creation of antimicrobial drugs from new resources. F…
Deena Raj Kesari Mary, Sujatha Sukumar
pp. 120-132 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.16 · 2024
Background: Research into natural chemicals and nanotechnology has attracted considerable interest in the pursuit of novel treatment methods for infectious diseases and cancer. Aim: The current study intended to synthesi…
Jinsu Sara Jose, Haripriya Raj, Tessy Anu Thomas
pp. 133-137 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.17 · 2024
The global challenge of drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria has intensified due to the excessive use of antibiotics. In context to this, the antimicrobial activity of flower extract ofMyristica fragranswas evaluated a…
Senniappan Palanisamy, Kolli Srinivas, Mandava Venkata Basaveswara Rao
pp. 138-143 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.18 · 2024
Background: Numerous studies have been carried out to investigate the efficiency of herbal remedies for hepatic illnesses, particularly hepatitis. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity (DPPH assay) a…
Soumya P. S, Suma Divakar
pp. 144-149 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.19 · 2024
Background: The main deleterious effect of jackfruit consumption is its low digestibility and flatulence factors, caused by the presence of oligosaccharides. An oligosaccharide is a carbohydrate comprised of a few saccha…
S. Divyapriya, K. Rajathi
pp. 150-159 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.20 · 2024
Reliable and environmentally friendly methods for the separation of nanoparticles are urgently needed in the field of nanotechnology. Traditional NP synthesis approaches are costly, harmful and detrimental to the atmosph…