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In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic activity of pumpkin seeds and pomegranate peels extracts against Ascaridia galli
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Amer R. Abdel Aziz, Mahmoud R. AbouLaila, Mohammad Aziz, Mosaab A. Omar, Khaled SultanAbstractPumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) and Pomegranate peel (Punica granatum) have anthelmintic properties. The aim of this study was to compare the anthelmintic efficacy of pumpkin seeds ethanolic extract and pomegranate peel aqueous extract against Ascaridia galli in vitro and in vivo in Baladi chicks. On adult worms, the extracts of the two herbs were compared in vitro at concentrations of 25, 50, and 75 mg/ml wi...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Development and screening of mutants from Monascus sanguineus for secondary metabolites production
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Rashmi Dikshit, Padmavathi TallapragadaAbstractPresent study was carried out to develop a potent mutant for enhancing secondary metabolite production from Monascus sanguineus. Ultraviolet (UV) treatment as physical and Ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) as chemical mutagen was used to cultivate the mutants. All obtained mutants were screened for growth and pigment yield on three different synthetic media namely; potato dextrose agar (PDA), malt glucose peptone agar (MGPA) and Czapek Dox yeast extract Agar ...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Isolation and molecular characterization of antifungal metabolite producing actinomycete from mangrove soil
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Mary Sulakshana Palla, Girija Shankar Guntuku, Murali Krishna Kumar Muthyala, Sirisha Pingali, Prafulla Kumar SahuAbstractThe main object of the present study is to isolate and characterize the actinomycetes from Koringa mangrove soil samples near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Isolated actinomycetes were assessed for antagonistic activity against various bacteria and fungi. The potent strain KMFA-1 having activity against dermatophytes Candida albicans and Pectinotrichum llanense was characterized. ...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Clinico-radiographic and histopathologic evaluation of iliac shaft fracture in dogs (an experimental study)
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): M.Z. Fathy, G.H. Ragab, M.M. Seif, S.M. Gadallah, Salah Deeb, Nesreen M. SafwatAbstractThe pelvic region has a great importance as it is the connecting ring between the hind limbs and the trunk as well as having special shape. The present study was conducted on 15 adult, mongrel male dogs aged 2–3 years and weighted 15–20 kg. Iliac shaft fracture was induced experimentally, and the fractured ilium was fixed by Dynamic Compatable Plate (DCP). Fracture healing was evaluated clinically, radi...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Epidemiological determinants correlating hepatitis C and Schistosomiasis mansoni in one of Upper Egypt governorates
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Samah S. Abdel Gawad, Enas Yahia Abu-Sarea, Lamiaa SalehAbstractSchistosomiasis and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are endemic diseases with high prevalence in Africa especially in Egypt. Many sociodemographic and behavioral related determinants were implicated to be associated with schistosomiasis, HCV or coinfection. Recently, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used as a diagnostic tool as it is a sensitive and a specific method especially in early stage of infection. But, diagnosis of S. mansoni is dependi...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Effect of DPI's training-device on inhalation technique and clinical efficacy in asthmatics
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Mina Nicola, Ahmed A. Elberry, Ossama M. Sayed, Raghda R.S. Hussein, Mohamed E.A. AbdelrahimAbstractThe aim of this work was to study the effect of using training device (In-Check DIAL) along with traditional dry powder inhaler (DPI) counseling on inhalation technique and pulmonary functions test (PFT) in asthmatics.Adult asthmatics>18 years old were recruited in 3months study of investigation and training. They were divided into control and investigation groups.DPI inhalation technique was checked a...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Discovery of potential visfatin activators using in silico docking and ADME predictions as therapy for type 2 diabetes
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Olusola Olalekan Elekofehinti, Oluwamodupe Cecilia Ejelonu, Jean Paul Kamdem, Oluwaseun Benedicta Akinlosotu, Ayodeji Famuti, Damilare Desmond Adebowale, Opeyemi Iwaloye, Yetunde Irinyemi Bulu, Ige Joseph Kade, Joao Batista Teixeira RochaAbstractVisfatin (Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase) is an adipokine implicated in mediating insulin resistance and exhibiting insulin mimetic effect and therefore represents a druggable target for diabetes therapy. About 3,844 peroxisome proliferator activated re...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Apoptotic efficiency of aqueous extracts of turmeric, garlic and their active compounds in combination with Tamoxifen in lung and oral cancers: A comparative study
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Satish Kumar Vemuri, Rajkiran Reddy Banala, Subbaiah GPV, Gurva Reddy AV, Malarvili ThekkumalaiAbstractAnticancer treatment against oral and lung cancers has caught the eye of oncologist and researchers worldwide as most common cause deaths in India and worldwide is due to these cancers and most of the treatment strategies employed are not showing any effectiveness against neoplastic ability of the cancers. One of the reasons for cancer deaths could be because of poor prognosis and associated therapies...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Effect of health teaching on post partum minor discomfort
ConclusionTeaching helped to improve the women’s knowledge regarding postpartum discomforts.RecommendationsHealth educational package on postpartum discomforts should be given on discharge should be written in clear and comprehensive explanation supported by drawing pamphlets especially for illiterate one. (Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences)
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Molecular docking and quantitative structure-activity relationship study of anticonvulsant activity of aminobenzothiazole derivatives
Publication date: June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2Author(s): Usman Abdulfatai, Adamu Uzairu, Sani UbaAbstractIn silico studies which include Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) and molecular docking studies were carried out on the 37 amino-benzothiazole derivatives (anticonvulsant agents). Genetic function approximation (GFA) of Material studio software version 8 was used to perform the QSAR study while Autodock vina version 4.0 of Pyrx software was used to perform the molecular docking of all the anticonvulsant agents. The high value of the corr...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Mellein, a dihydroisocoumarin with bioherbicidal activity from a new strain of Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae C1136
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesAuthor(s): Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Julius Kola Oloke, Mishra Pradeep, A. Peter Oluyori, Ravinder Singh Jolly, Oluwasesan Micheal BelloAbstractThe use of synthetic herbicides poses a serious threat to environment, health and food safety. The development of safe and effective bioherbicides for selective control of weeds is thus the primary concern in crop production around the world. Efforts are being made to investigate the use of a safe, ecofriendly and highly selective herbicides from biological origin. Coum...
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Genotyping of β-lactams resistant staphylococci isolated from bovine subclinical mastitis
Publication date: Available online 5 June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesAuthor(s): Ahmed H. Abed, Al Sayed R. Attia, Ahmed A. AtiaAbstractStaphylococci are one of the most significant causative mastitis pathogens in both clinical and subclinical cases. The present study aimed to study the prevalence of staphylococcal subclinical mastitis studying their antibiogram and detection of the prevalence mecA and blaZ genes in β-lactams resistant isolates using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A total of 433 Staphylococcus species were recovered from 493 subclinically mastitic quarters with ...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

An analytical study of the performance indices of air spring suspensions over the passive suspension
Publication date: Available online 7 June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesAuthor(s): M.M. Moheyeldein, Ali M. Abd-El-Tawwab, K.A. Abd El-gwwad, M.M.M. SalemAbstractIn terms of vehicle dynamics aspects, the suspension system should maintain good ride quality and road holding performance against the road irregularities especially in the case of high driving speeds. In this paper, two different air spring models (classic air spring; dynamic air spring model) are presented. Thereafter, both the dynamic air spring suspension and the passive suspension are compared in terms of RMS of body ac...
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Molecular detection of integron and antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug resistant Salmonella isolated from poultry, calves and human in Beni-Suef governorate, Egypt
Publication date: Available online 7 June 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesAuthor(s): Sahar A. Abdel Aziz, Gihan K. Abdel-Latef, Salama A.S. Shany, Sherin R. RoubyAbstractAntibiotic resistant Salmonella represent a public health threat worldwide. The current study was delineated to determine Salmonella spp. prevalent in poultry droppings (N: 14 flocks), calves feces (N: 90) and human stool samples (N: 80) from live-stock contacts as well as poultry handler in Beni-Suef governorate, Egypt. Phenotypic and genotypic screening for the presence of antimicrobial resistance was applied. Isolat...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

Evaluation of terpene-rich extract of Lantana camara L. leaves for antimicrobial activity against mycobacteria using Resazurin Microtiter Assay (REMA)
ConclusionTRE contains different terpenes in specific proportion which makes it significantly potent antimycobacterial with minimum MIC90 value up to 50 µg/ml. REMA found to be economic and easier as compared to other techniques.Graphical abstract (Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences)
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research