Mohamad Roji Sarmidi
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View article: EFFECTS OF PRE-TREATMENT ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CAPSICUM ANNUM L. WHEN DRYING BY VACUUM TRAY DRYER AND STORAGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
EFFECTS OF PRE-TREATMENT ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CAPSICUM ANNUM L. WHEN DRYING BY VACUUM TRAY DRYER AND STORAGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Open
Currently, the physicochemical quality of dried chillies is becoming a characteristic of consumer choice. A study was conducted to investigate the quality of physicochemical properties of dried chillies drying by vacuum tray dryer (VTD) wh…
View article: Effect of osmotic dehydration combined with citric acid on bioactive compounds in freeze-dried MD2 pineapple
Effect of osmotic dehydration combined with citric acid on bioactive compounds in freeze-dried MD2 pineapple Open
The use of freeze drying process to prolong the shelf life of food products is considered mainstream in food industries due to its capability to retain the nutritional value. Citric acid and osmotic solution were used as a pre-treatment in…
View article: EVOLUTIONS IN VIRGIN COCONUT OIL: LIQUID TO POWDER
EVOLUTIONS IN VIRGIN COCONUT OIL: LIQUID TO POWDER Open
Awareness of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a functional food supplement has grown enormously. The treatment of raw material and processing parameters is crucial as they affect the overall yield and quality of the oil. Meanwhile, the microenc…
View article: Effect of extraction solvents on the phytochemical content and bioactivity of Momordica charantia Linn. fruits
Effect of extraction solvents on the phytochemical content and bioactivity of Momordica charantia Linn. fruits Open
Momordica charantia (M. charantia) is a herbaceous climber commonly found in Southeast Asia with therapeutic importance for various illnesses. This study focused on the effect of extraction solvents on saponins-containing compounds from M.…
View article: A review on extraction techniques and therapeutic value of polar bioactives from Asian medicinal herbs: Case study on Orthosiphon aristatus, Eurycoma longifolia and Andrographis paniculata
A review on extraction techniques and therapeutic value of polar bioactives from Asian medicinal herbs: Case study on Orthosiphon aristatus, Eurycoma longifolia and Andrographis paniculata Open
View article: INHIBITION OF LIPOXYGENASES AND CYCLOOXYGENASES BY Momordica charantia
INHIBITION OF LIPOXYGENASES AND CYCLOOXYGENASES BY Momordica charantia Open
Momordica charantia (MC) is a climber belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. While there are accumulating evidences showing its pharmacological activities, the effects of fractionation and processing on its anti-inflammatory activity have no…
View article: Bioassay-Guided Different Extraction Techniques of Carica papaya (Linn.) Leaves on In Vitro Wound-Healing Activities
Bioassay-Guided Different Extraction Techniques of Carica papaya (Linn.) Leaves on In Vitro Wound-Healing Activities Open
Herbal plants are traditionally utilized to treat various illnesses. They contain phytochemicals that can be extracted using conventional methods such as maceration, soxhlet, and boiling, as well as non-conventional methods including ultra…
View article: Oil palm and banana root colonization potential of locally isolated nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria
Oil palm and banana root colonization potential of locally isolated nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria Open
Oil palm and banana are the biggest commodity crop and the second largest fruit crop planted in Malaysia. Both oil palm and banana are highly nutrient-demanding crops that requires a large amount of fertilizer input. This presents an oppor…
View article: Effects of carbon source and additives on biomass, exopolysaccharide production and morphology of Pleurotus ostreatus in submerged cultivation
Effects of carbon source and additives on biomass, exopolysaccharide production and morphology of Pleurotus ostreatus in submerged cultivation Open
Aims:To investigate the influence of carbon sources and additives/surfactants on the mycelium growth and exopolysaccharides (EPS) production, including the morphology during submerged cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus in the minimal-mediu…
View article: FRACTIONATION OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF Ficus deltoidea VAR. Kunstleri’s LEAVES USING SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION METHOD FOR ANTICANCER ACTIVITY ON DU145 CELL LINE
FRACTIONATION OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF Ficus deltoidea VAR. Kunstleri’s LEAVES USING SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION METHOD FOR ANTICANCER ACTIVITY ON DU145 CELL LINE Open
Ficus deltoidea var.kunstleri or also known as 'Mas Cotek' belongs to the Moraceae family.It is widely used for postnatal treatment, anti-diabetic, anti-breast cancer, anti-nociceptive and anti-hypertension.In this study, the anticancer ef…
View article: Mini-Review of Dehydrated Products: Nutritional Properties and Mineral Components of Freeze Dried Tropical Fruits
Mini-Review of Dehydrated Products: Nutritional Properties and Mineral Components of Freeze Dried Tropical Fruits Open
The purpose of dehydration process is to reduce moisture content to prolong shelf life, to promote convenience and at the same time to assist transportation of delicate and perishable products across long distances. Freeze drying is known …
View article: A Review on the Impacts of Compost on Soil Nitrogen Dynamics
A Review on the Impacts of Compost on Soil Nitrogen Dynamics Open
With the depletion of soil quality, the increased use of inorganic fertiliser is required to cope with the increasing food demand. The increasing use of inorganic fertiliser has become a burden to both the economy and environment. The over…
View article: Statistical Optimization of Medium Compositions for High Cell Mass and Exopolysaccharide Production by Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014
Statistical Optimization of Medium Compositions for High Cell Mass and Exopolysaccharide Production by Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 Open
Background and Objective: Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 is known as a good producer of water soluble exopolysaccharide. Therefore, the aim of this study is<…
View article: Recovery of Rutin from Labisia pumila Extract Using Solid Phase Extraction
Recovery of Rutin from Labisia pumila Extract Using Solid Phase Extraction Open
Reflux extraction was used to prepare crude extract from the leaves of Labisia pumila var. Alata using 60% methanol. The crude extract was subsequently fractionated by C18 solid phase extraction to recover high yield of rutin using 20-100%…
View article: In Vitro Pro-apoptotic and Anti-migratory Effects of Ficus deltoidea L. Plant Extracts on the Human Prostate Cancer Cell Lines PC3
In Vitro Pro-apoptotic and Anti-migratory Effects of Ficus deltoidea L. Plant Extracts on the Human Prostate Cancer Cell Lines PC3 Open
This study aims to evaluate the in vitro cytotoxic and anti-migratory effects of Ficus deltoidea L. on prostate cancer cells, identify the active compound/s and characterize their mechanism of actions. Two farmed varieties we…
View article: Evaluation of Wound Closure Activity of Cocos Nucifera Oil on Scratched Monolayer of Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Evaluation of Wound Closure Activity of Cocos Nucifera Oil on Scratched Monolayer of Human Dermal Fibroblasts Open
Cocos nucifera L. has been widely used in Malaysia for traditional skin moisturiser and as a food supplement for centuries. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) contains predominantly medium chain fatty acids of which 45 - 50 % is lauric acid (C12). V…
View article: Evaluation of Microbial Inoculation Technology for Composting
Evaluation of Microbial Inoculation Technology for Composting Open
Utilisation of microbial inoculant (MI) in composting is a bioremediation technology aiming to enhance the degradation rate and the compost quality. There is a diverse opinion about the effectiveness of MI in composting. The reproducibilit…
View article: ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY BIO-PESTICIDE ROTENONE EXTRACTED FROM Derris sp.: A REVIEW ON THE EXTRACTION METHOD, TOXICITY AND FIELD EFFECTIVENESS
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY BIO-PESTICIDE ROTENONE EXTRACTED FROM Derris sp.: A REVIEW ON THE EXTRACTION METHOD, TOXICITY AND FIELD EFFECTIVENESS Open
Bio-pesticides are natural occurring substances that control pest and derived either from plants or microorganism. It play a vital role in coping with adverse effect arise due to massive used of synthetic pesticides and development of inse…
View article: Preliminary studies on the extraction of Glycospanonins in Tongkat Ali extract
Preliminary studies on the extraction of Glycospanonins in Tongkat Ali extract Open
Eurycoma longifolia, locally known as Tongkat Ali, is a famous medicinal plant in the family of Simaroubaceae and well known for its aphrodisiac properties from its water extract. The root of E. longifolia is used to extract wide range bio…
View article: Empty nano and micro‐structured lipid carriers of virgin coconut oil for skin moisturisation
Empty nano and micro‐structured lipid carriers of virgin coconut oil for skin moisturisation Open
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is the finest grade of coconut oil, rich in phenolic content, antioxidant activity and contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). In this work formulation, characterisation and penetration of VCO‐solid lipid parti…
View article: RECYCLING OF OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH AS POTENTIAL CARRIER FOR BIOFERTILIZER FORMULATION
RECYCLING OF OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH AS POTENTIAL CARRIER FOR BIOFERTILIZER FORMULATION Open
The palm oil industry generates large amount of biomass waste such as oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) and palm oil mill effluent (POME). This biomass would be typically recycled to produce EFB compost that is a valuable agricultural input…
View article: Optimization Processing Parameters for Curcuma xanthorriza Oleoresin Yield and its Antioxidant Activity
Optimization Processing Parameters for Curcuma xanthorriza Oleoresin Yield and its Antioxidant Activity Open
Processing is a critical aspect of herbal based products, and processing method is known to affect the content, activity and bioavailability of bioactive compounds.Extraction of oleoresin from Curcuma xanthorriza is effected by several pro…
View article: Improvement of efficient in vitro regeneration potential of mature callus induced from Malaysian upland rice seed (Oryza sativa cv. Panderas)
Improvement of efficient in vitro regeneration potential of mature callus induced from Malaysian upland rice seed (Oryza sativa cv. Panderas) Open
A new and rapid protocol for optimum callus production and complete plant regeneration has been assessed in Malaysian upland rice (Oryza sativa) cv. Panderas. The effect of plant growth regulator (PGR) on the regeneration frequency of Mala…
View article: ANTIPROLIFERATIVE PROPERTIES OF AQUEOUS Labisia pumila EXTRACT ON PROSTATE CANCER CELL LINES
ANTIPROLIFERATIVE PROPERTIES OF AQUEOUS Labisia pumila EXTRACT ON PROSTATE CANCER CELL LINES Open
Labisia pumila or locally known as Kacip Fatimah has been widely used by women in Malaysia to treat post-partum illnesses. This herbaceous undershrub of the Myrsinaceae family has been exploited aggressively as beverages, cosmetics as well…
View article: AN in vitro STUDY OF WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY OF Ficus deltoidea LEAF EXTRACT
AN in vitro STUDY OF WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY OF Ficus deltoidea LEAF EXTRACT Open
Ficus deltoidea (Mas Cotek) is one of the popular herbs that has been used traditionally to alleviate illnesses. The present study aimed to investigate the in vitro wound healing activity of F. deltoidea leaf extract on skin cell. Cell pro…
View article: ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI-CANCER ACTVITY OF STANDARDIZED EXTRACTS OF THREE VARIETIES OF Ficus deltoidea’s LEAVES
ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI-CANCER ACTVITY OF STANDARDIZED EXTRACTS OF THREE VARIETIES OF Ficus deltoidea’s LEAVES Open
The present study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-cancer activities of aqueous extracts of three varieties of Ficus deltoidea (var. angustifolia, var. deltoidea, var. kunstleri) on prostate cancer DU145 cell line. The res…
View article: A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON MOSQUITO LARVICIDAL EFFICACY OF ROTENONE EXTRACTED FROM MALAYSIA Derris sp.
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON MOSQUITO LARVICIDAL EFFICACY OF ROTENONE EXTRACTED FROM MALAYSIA Derris sp. Open
Rotenone is a bio-active compound extracted from Derris elliptica (locally known as ‘Tuba’ plant). It has long been used as bio-pesticide, which is more environmental friendly than the commercially available pesticides and has the potentia…
View article: Celastrol Protects against Antimycin A-Induced Insulin Resistance in Human Skeletal Muscle Cells
Celastrol Protects against Antimycin A-Induced Insulin Resistance in Human Skeletal Muscle Cells Open
Mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation are widely accepted as key hallmarks of obesity-induced skeletal muscle insulin resistance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the functional roles of an anti-inflammatory compound, cela…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF CULTIVATION MEDIUM FOR HIGH YIELD KEFIRAN PRODUCTION BY LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRANOFACIENS
DEVELOPMENT OF CULTIVATION MEDIUM FOR HIGH YIELD KEFIRAN PRODUCTION BY LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRANOFACIENS Open
Objective: Kefiran is one of the important microbial polysaccharides of many pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. It shows many potential medical applications as antimicrobial and immunomodulatory compound. The present work focu…
View article: Assessment of Potential Toxicological Effects of Cinnamon Bark Aqueous Extract in Rats
Assessment of Potential Toxicological Effects of Cinnamon Bark Aqueous Extract in Rats Open
Cinnamon stick is world widely used in cooking, traditional medicine, perfumery and aesthetic industries.Many studies have demonstrated the potential of cinnamon extracts in diabetes treatment.Although it has been reported as safe in gener…