v. 5 n. 11 (2018)

Publicado: dezembro 31, 2018

Artigos

  1. Increased geographical distribution of Potamorrhaphis guianensis (Jardine, 1843) (Beloniformes: Belonidae) in the Brazilian Amazon Region

    Rafael Anaisce das Chagas, Mara Rúbia Ferreira Barros

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    This study reports the first occurrence of Potamorrhaphis guianensis (Jardine, 1843) (Beloniformes: Belonidae) in the Praquiquara Igarapé, located in the Northeast Atlantic Basin of Brazil. As the distribution of this species was delimited in the Amazon, Orinoco and Paraná Basins, it is concluded that in recent...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051101

  2. Post-Polio Syndrome

    Monalisa Pereira Motta, Abrahão Augusto Juveniano Quadros, Mônica de Souza Brito Conti, Acary Souza Bulle Oliveira

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    Among the late effects of poliomyelitis is the PostPolio Syndrome (PPS), characterized by increased muscle strength loss, abnormal fatigue and pain after a period of stability of at least 15 years. The incidence and prevalence of PPS are unknown in the world and in Brazil, depending on the diagnostic...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051102

  3. Role of quercetin in the prevention and treatment of diseases: Mini review

    Nathan Isaac Dibal, Sani Hyedima Garba, Tamunotonye Watson Jacks

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    Quercetin is the most abundant flavonoid and one of the most important antioxidant of plant origin. The aim of the review was to describe quercetin and its role in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Articles were searched from internet databases using the following search words; quercetin,...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051104

  4. Bioefficacy of Alstonia boonei leaf extract against cowpea beetle Callosobrochus maculatus infesting stored cowpea seeds in storage

    Kayode David Ileke, Arotolu Temitope Emmanuel

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    This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of the oils of Alstonia boonei leaf extracted with n-hexane, petroleum ether, methane and acetone as contact insecticides against the activities of Callosobrochus maculatus in stored cowpea seed. The oils were incorporated at rates 2.0 mL per 20 g of cowpea...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051106

  5. Endophytic bacteria isolated from Phaseolus vulgaris produce phytases with potential for biotechnology application

    Leonardo Emanuel de Oliveira Costa, Thamy Lívia Ribeiro Corrêa, Janaina Aparecida Teixeira, Elza Fernandes de Araújo, Marisa Vieira de Queiroz

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    rce of different enzymes and others metabolites of industrial interest. Among a huge spectral of molecules, enzymes as phytases have been emphasized by the ability to hydrolyze the phytic acid that represents the largest storage form of inorganic phosphorus in cereals, which are the staple diet of monogastric...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051105

  6. Antidiabetic effect of Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and its role in regulating carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes

    Meenatchi Packirisamy, Purushothaman Ayyakkannu, Maneemegalai Sivaprakasam

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    Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) is a climbing perennial herb, growing throughout India and it is widely used in the traditional treatment of diabetes. The aim of present study was to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of the mature unripe of Coccinia grandis in streptozotocin...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051107

  7. Antibacterial activity of the white lily Moringa oleifera seed extract and its use in water treatment

    Tânia Maria de Andrade, Krystyna Gorlach-Lira

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    White lily Moringa oleifera seed powder acts as a natural coagulant promoting the reduction of water turbidity by the coagulation and sedimentation of the suspended particles, also eliminating the microorganisms by sedimentation. The aqueous extract of M. oleifera presented an inhibitory capacity for the growth...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051108

  8. Comparative toxicity of botanical powders, diatomaceous earth, pirimiphos methyl, rice husk (powder and ash) against Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.)

    M. O. Ashamo, A. I. Babalola , O. C. Ogungbite

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    This study was carried out to investigate the comparative toxicity of seeds of Piper guineense Schum & Thonn, Capsicum annum L., diatomaceous earth, pirimiphos-methyl dust, rice husk (powder and ash) against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) in stored cowpea seeds. Toxicity test was carried out by exposing five...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051109

  9. Therapeutics potential of Ocimum basilicum following mercury chloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats (Rattus norvegicus)

    Sunday A. Adelakun, Olusegun D. Omotoso, Grace T. Akingbade

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    Globally mercury (Hg) has been reported as one of heavy metal of known toxicity, noted for inducing public health disasters. Present study examines the therapeutics potentials of Ocimum basilicum on mercury chloride (HgCl2) induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. Thirty adult Wistar rats randomly divided into six...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051110

  10. Invasive succulents in Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India

    P. Muthulakshmipechiammal , A. Rajendran

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    The present article reports a total of 42 invasive succulents identified from Southern Western Ghats. Majority of the species are from Tropical America (14 species), South America (9 species), Southern Africa (3 species) and the rest from other countries. A quick inventory and plant identification networks are...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051111

  11. Digenean parasites of the water skipper Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (Schneider, 1799) (Anura: Dicroglossidae) of the South Western Ghats, India

    Shinad Keloth, Prasadan Puthanpurayil Kandambeth

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    Five species of digenean parasites, Diplodiscus mehrai, Tremiorchis ranarum, Halipegus mehransis, Ganeo glottoides and Ganeo tigrinum, of the frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (Schneider, 1799) (Anura: Dicroglossidae) from the Wayanad Region of the South Western Ghats are reported in this paper. Multiple infections...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051112

  12. Methodological parameters to induction of seconddegree thermal injuries in experimental model

    Sabrina de Oliveira Capella, Mariana Teixeira Tillmann, Cristina Gevehr Fernandes, Márcio Fernando Weber Brito, Gabriela Morais Santana, Anelize de Oliveira Campelo Félix, Márcia de Oliveira Nobre

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    Thermal injuries present a high severity potential, affecting adjacent organs with functional loss and even methabolic, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders that can lead the animal to death. Over time, companion animals started to share smaller spaces and living very close to humans, due to these changes cases...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051113

  13. Comparison of two ketamine/xylazine anesthesic protocols in pigs (Sus scrofa domestica)

    Manuel Alejandro Guevara, Sofía Ana Lorenzo Acquaro, Marcos Giai, Pascual Angel Gargiulo

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    The pig (Sus scrofa domestica) is an animal used as an experimental model in surgical procedures. This makes the use of anaesthesia necessary. The present study constitutes a comparison between two different ketamine/xylazine concentration protocols. One protocol used ketamine 10% + xylazine 10% (high...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051114

  14. Description of the terminal branches of the abdominal aorta in capybaras Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Linnaeus, 1766 (Mammalia: Rodentia)

    Erick E. Silveira, Caio Biasi, Amilton Cesar Santos, Helton Carlos Sabino Pereira, Helen Abud, Antonio Lisboa Neto, João Marcos Leite, Antonio Chaves Assis Neto

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    The capybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Linnaeus, 1766 (Mammalia: Rodentia) is the largest rodent in the world, with great economic potential. Exceeding 80 kg, the animal always lives close to water bodies and its hierarchical flocks have a single dominant male. Current study analyzes the structure and positioning...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051115

  15. Physico-chemical properties and heavy metal contents of a tropical estuarine ecosystem, Nigeria

    Paul Chinedu Echi, Daberechi Ndudim Okpechi, Urum Janet Azu, Izuchukwu Samson Arukwe

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    Ibaka Estuarine in Mbo, Nigeria, has little or no information on its basic properties, therefore its water samples were studied from March to June 2018 in three different stations and compared with International Standards to evaluate its physic-chemical properties as well as heavy metal contents. The...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051116

  16. Dynamics of dissolved inorganic nitrogen in bioturbated littoral surface sediments at a selected tourist destination of Northern Coastal Bay of Bengal, India: An ecologically significant case study

    Abhishek Mukherjee, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Subhajit Das, Tarun Kumar De

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    A case study was undertaken to observe the variations in the concentrations of the dissolved inorganic nitrogen species in the surface sediments of the littoral compartments at Bakkhali and Frasergunj situated within the single coastal stretch at the southernmost tip of West Bengal, India. Effects, if any, of the...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051117

  17. Beach seine fisheries in Badagry, Lagos State, South West, Nigeria

    Martins A. Anetekhai, Olusegun O. Whenu, Oluwayemisi A. Osodein, Abdsomad O. Fasasi

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    Beach seine fisheries in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria, was studied. Focused group discussion, observation and interview sessions were used to collect data on gear description, catch composition, socio-economic characteristics, livelihood parameters, fish species, productivity and other fishing inputs. Surveyed...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051118

  18. Evaluation of four microbial bio-effectors for growth promotion and nutrient acquisition in bambara nut Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. (Fabales: Fabaceae) without mineral fertilization

    O. O. Oyewole, Segun Oladele, Moses Awodun, Rasheedat Ajala

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    This study seek to evaluate the potential of four BEs (Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Rhizobium and Arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF)) without complementary inorganic fertilizer in promoting plant growth and nutrient uptake in contrasting soil types. Field studies set up in completely randomized design (CRD) were...

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21472/bjbs.051119