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View article: Genomic and physiological characterization of 'Candidatus Methylocystis sumavensis', a novel acid-tolerant methanotroph from peatland
Genomic and physiological characterization of 'Candidatus Methylocystis sumavensis', a novel acid-tolerant methanotroph from peatland Open
Methanotrophic bacteria in peatlands mitigate emissions of methane (CH 4 ), a potent greenhouse gas. Yet, the identity, physiology, and adaptive traits of methanotrophs inhabiting acidic peatlands are still not fully characterised. Using c…
View article: Regulators of aerobic and anaerobic methane oxidation in two pristine temperate peatland types
Regulators of aerobic and anaerobic methane oxidation in two pristine temperate peatland types Open
Despite covering <5% of Earth's terrestrial area, peatlands are crucial for global carbon storage and are hot spots of methane cycling. This study examined the dynamics of aerobic and anaerobic methane oxidation in two undisturbed peatl…
View article: Leveraging genome-scale metabolic models to understand aerobic methanotrophs
Leveraging genome-scale metabolic models to understand aerobic methanotrophs Open
Genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) are valuable tools serving systems biology and metabolic engineering. However, GEMs are still an underestimated tool in informing microbial ecology. Since their first application for aerobic gammaproteo…
View article: Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Fractions of Parinari kerstingii Leaf Extract
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Fractions of Parinari kerstingii Leaf Extract Open
In Nigeria, Parinari kerstingii, a member of the Chrysobalanaceae family, is frequently used as a medicinal plant and is thought to have several biological properties. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant and anti…
View article: Novel Marine Secondary Metabolites Worthy of Development as Anticancer Agents: A Review
Novel Marine Secondary Metabolites Worthy of Development as Anticancer Agents: A Review Open
Secondary metabolites from marine sources have a wide range of biological activity. Marine natural products are promising candidates for lead pharmacological compounds to treat diseases that plague humans, including cancer. Cancer is a lif…
View article: Evaluation of Inactivation Kinetics and Thermodynamic Properties of Peroxidase from Cucumis sativus for Biotechnological and Industrial Applications
Evaluation of Inactivation Kinetics and Thermodynamic Properties of Peroxidase from Cucumis sativus for Biotechnological and Industrial Applications Open
The unpurified enzyme gave specific activity of 51.36 μ/mg and thereafter it was subjected to two phases of purification process of salt precipitation and gel filtration. The precipitating agent was ammonium sulphate while Sephadex-G100 se…
View article: Potentials of marine natural products against malaria, leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis parasites: a review of recent articles
Potentials of marine natural products against malaria, leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis parasites: a review of recent articles Open
View article: Therapeutic Properties of Honey
Therapeutic Properties of Honey Open
Honey has been used traditionally for ages to treat infectious diseases. These amazing properties of honey are complex as a result of the involvement of various bioactive compounds. Honey is becoming sustainable as a reputable and effectiv…
View article: Antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials of active fractions of Lannea barteri Oliv. (Anarcadiaceae) in rats
Antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials of active fractions of Lannea barteri Oliv. (Anarcadiaceae) in rats Open
The fractions from L. barteri leaf possessed in vitro antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials against CCl4-hepatic oxidative damage; therefore, proper isolation and characterization of these identified bioactiv…
View article: Antibiotics Development and the Potentials of Marine-Derived Compounds to Stem the Tide of Multidrug-Resistant Pathogenic Bacteria, Fungi, and Protozoa
Antibiotics Development and the Potentials of Marine-Derived Compounds to Stem the Tide of Multidrug-Resistant Pathogenic Bacteria, Fungi, and Protozoa Open
As the search for new antibiotics continues, the resistance to known antimicrobial compounds continues to increase. Many researchers around the world, in response to antibiotics resistance, have continued to search for new antimicrobial co…
View article: Evaluation of Methanol‐Dichloromethane Extract of <i>Stemonocoleus micranthus</i> Harms (Fabaceae) Stem Bark for Anti‐Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Activities
Evaluation of Methanol‐Dichloromethane Extract of <i>Stemonocoleus micranthus</i> Harms (Fabaceae) Stem Bark for Anti‐Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Activities Open
Background . The stem bark decoction of Stemonocoleus micranthus Harms (Fabaceae) is most widely used traditionally as a remedy for various diseases such as malaria and boil. In this study, the anti‐inflammatory and immunomodulatory activi…
View article: Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Gram-Negative Uropathogens among Paediatric Patients in Nigeria
Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Gram-Negative Uropathogens among Paediatric Patients in Nigeria Open
Objective: This study aimed to detect and compare the frequency and antibiotics resistant pattern of Gram-negative uropathogens implicated in urinary tract infections (UTIs) in paediatric patients attending some hospitals in Nigeria and to…
View article: Evaluation of physicochemical and antioxidant properties of two stingless bee honeys: a comparison with Apis mellifera honey from Nsukka, Nigeria
Evaluation of physicochemical and antioxidant properties of two stingless bee honeys: a comparison with Apis mellifera honey from Nsukka, Nigeria Open
View article: HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: Current status, challenges and prospects
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: Current status, challenges and prospects Open
View article: Comparison of Antimicrobial Potential of Honey Samples from Apis mellifera and Two Stingless Bees from Nsukka, Nigeria
Comparison of Antimicrobial Potential of Honey Samples from Apis mellifera and Two Stingless Bees from Nsukka, Nigeria Open
The antimicrobial activity of honey depends on many factors, including its botanical origin, geographical and entomological source. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial potential of honey varieties from Apis …