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ConStruct 1.0: An R Script to distinguish between substructure and consanguinity within a population using multilocus microsatellite data
Andrew D.J. Overall
Article: 1128317
Published online: 12 Jan 2016
AbstractforConStruct 1.0: An R Script to distinguish between substructure and consanguinity within a population using multilocus microsatellite data | Full Text | References | PDF (886.2 KB)
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification: Beyond microbial identification
Rajesh R. Kundapur & Vijay Nema
Article: 1137110
Published online: 03 Feb 2016
AbstractforLoop-mediated isothermal amplification: Beyond microbial identification | Full Text | References | PDF (469.2 KB)
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Melatonin vs. phytomelatonin: Therapeutic uses with special reference to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Muddasir Basheer & Seema Rai
Article: 1136257
Published online: 09 Feb 2016
AbstractforMelatonin vs. phytomelatonin: Therapeutic uses with special reference to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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The merits of self-handicap: The handicap principle as an explanation of altruism compared to reciprocal altruism
Doron Shultziner & Arnon Dattner
Article: 1140857
Published online: 23 Feb 2016
AbstractforThe merits of self-handicap: The handicap principle as an explanation of altruism compared to reciprocal altruism | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Protective effect of epigallocatechin gallate against N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) induced toxicity in rats
Yasir Hasan Siddique & Fahad Ali
Article: 1141451
Published online: 23 Feb 2016
AbstractforProtective effect of epigallocatechin gallate against N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) induced toxicity in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Synthesis, cytotoxicity, and long-term single dose anti-cancer pharmacological evaluation of dimethyltin(IV) complex of N(4)-methylthiosemicarbazone (having ONS donor ligand)
Md. Shamsuddin Sultan Khan, Md. Abdus Salam, Rosenani S.M.A. Haque, Amin Malik Shah Abdul Majid, Aman Shah Bin Abdul Majid, Muhammad Asif, Mohamed Khadeer Ahamed Basheer & Yaseer M. Tabana
Article: 1154282
Published online: 11 Apr 2016
AbstractforSynthesis, cytotoxicity, and long-term single dose anti-cancer pharmacological evaluation of dimethyltin(IV) complex of N(4)-methylthiosemicarbazone (having ONS donor ligand) | Full Text | References | PDF (3.9 MB) | Supplemental
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Spring wheat response to nitrogen, tillage and cropping system under rainfed condition
Amanullah Jan, Amanullah & Nazim Hussain
Article: 1167653
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforSpring wheat response to nitrogen, tillage and cropping system under rainfed condition | Full Text | References | PDF (677.2 KB)
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A pH based molecular dynamics simulations of chitinase II isolated from Thermomyces lanuginosus SSBP
Faez Iqbal Khan, Krishna Bisetty, Dong-Qing Wei & Md. Imtaiyaz Hassan
Article: 1168336
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforA pH based molecular dynamics simulations of chitinase II isolated from Thermomyces lanuginosus SSBP | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Homology modeling and docking study of chalcone synthase gene (CfCHS) from Coleus forskohlii
Praveen Awasthi, Vijay Lakshmi Jamwal, Nitika Kapoor & Shafaq Rasool
Article: 1175332
Published online: 29 Apr 2016
AbstractforHomology modeling and docking study of chalcone synthase gene (CfCHS) from Coleus forskohlii | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Chemical profiling and total thickness-excised wound-healing activity of Pistacia lentiscus L. fruits growing in Algeria
Ahmed Boukeloua, Abdelmalik Belkhiri, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz & Hamdi Temel
Article: 1182611
Published online: 24 May 2016
AbstractforChemical profiling and total thickness-excised wound-healing activity of Pistacia lentiscus L. fruits growing in Algeria | Full Text | References | PDF (472.8 KB)
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In vitro evaluation of antidermatophytic activity of five lichens
Ashutosh Pathak, Rohit K. Mishra, Shashi Kant Shukla, Rajesh Kumar, Madhu Pandey, Manisha Pandey, Afifa Qidwai & Anupam Dikshit
Article: 1197472
Published online: 07 Jul 2016
AbstractforIn vitro evaluation of antidermatophytic activity of five lichens | Full Text | References | PDF (944.9 KB)
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Acute and subchronic toxicological evaluation of the purified protease inhibitor from the fruits of Solanum aculeatissimum Jacq. on Wistar rats
V.G. Meenu Krishnan & K. Murugan
Article: 1191588
Published online: 24 Jun 2016
AbstractforAcute and subchronic toxicological evaluation of the purified protease inhibitor from the fruits of Solanum aculeatissimum Jacq. on Wistar rats | Full Text | References | PDF (630.1 KB)
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Effects of pre-exposure vaccination and quarantine in the fight against ebola
C.P. Bhunu, M. Masocha & C.W. Mahera
Article: 1199176
Published online: 28 Jun 2016
AbstractforEffects of pre-exposure vaccination and quarantine in the fight against ebola | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Quercetin, a polyphenolic phytochemical prevents sodium azide-induced extra-hepatic oxidative stress in rats
Oluwatobi T. Somade, Samuel K. Olorode, Tunde O. Olaniyan & Opeyemi Faokunla
Article: 1200798
Published online: 28 Jun 2016
AbstractforQuercetin, a polyphenolic phytochemical prevents sodium azide-induced extra-hepatic oxidative stress in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Protective effect of Morinda citrifolia L. (fruit extract) on methotrexate-induced toxicities—hematological and biochemical studies
Bhakti A. Mhatre & Thankamani Marar
Article: 1207879
Published online: 20 Jul 2016
AbstractforProtective effect of Morinda citrifolia L. (fruit extract) on methotrexate-induced toxicities—hematological and biochemical studies | Full Text | References | PDF (485.3 KB)
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RaFoSA: Random forests secondary structure assignment for coarse-grained and all-atom protein systems
Emmanuel Oluwatobi Salawu
Article: 1214061
Published online: 08 Aug 2016
AbstractforRaFoSA: Random forests secondary structure assignment for coarse-grained and all-atom protein systems | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB) | Supplemental
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Syzygium aromaticum (L.) elicits lifespan extension and attenuates age-related Aβ-induced proteotoxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans
Aakanksha Pant, Prem Prakash, Rakesh Pandey & Rishendra Kumar
Article: 1218412
Published online: 12 Aug 2016
AbstractforSyzygium aromaticum (L.) elicits lifespan extension and attenuates age-related Aβ-induced proteotoxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | Supplemental
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Antibacterial and toxicity studies of the ethanol extract of Musa paradisiaca leaf
Ememobong Gideon Asuquo & Chinweizu Ejikeme Udobi
Article: 1219248
Published online: 22 Aug 2016
AbstractforAntibacterial and toxicity studies of the ethanol extract of Musa paradisiaca leaf | Full Text | References | PDF (502.7 KB)
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Detecting differentially expressed genes of heterogeneous and positively skewed data using half Johnson’s modified t-test
I-Shiang Tzeng, Li-Shya Chen, Shy‐Shin Chang & Yung-ling Leo Lee
Article: 1220066
Published online: 31 Aug 2016
AbstractforDetecting differentially expressed genes of heterogeneous and positively skewed data using half Johnson’s modified t-test | Full Text | References | PDF (728.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Comparison of visual observation and emission intensity of resazurin for antimicrobial properties of hexane, dichloromethane, methanol and water extracts from a brown alga, Turbinaria ornata
Kar-Yee Tye, Sook-Yee Gan, Swee-Hua Erin Lim, Sou-Eei Tan, Chen-Ai Chen & Siew-Moi Phang
Article: 1
Published online: 25 Sep 2016
AbstractforComparison of visual observation and emission intensity of resazurin for antimicrobial properties of hexane, dichloromethane, methanol and water extracts from a brown alga, Turbinaria ornata | Full Text | References | PDF (944.5 KB)
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In vitro allelopathic effects of extracts and fractions of five plants on tomato seed germination and vigor index
Komguem Tagne Pélagie Michelin, Aghofack-Nguemezi Jean, Gatsing Donatien, Lunga Paul Keilah, Lacmata Tamekou Stephen & Kuiate Jules-Roger
Article: 1220661
Published online: 14 Sep 2016
AbstractforIn vitro allelopathic effects of extracts and fractions of five plants on tomato seed germination and vigor index | Full Text | References | PDF (971.6 KB)
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The physiological role of the brain GLP-1 system in stress
Marie K. Holt & Stefan Trapp
Article: 1229086
Published online: 14 Sep 2016
AbstractforThe physiological role of the brain GLP-1 system in stress | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Melatonin bio-synthesizing enzyme genes (Tph1, Aanat1, Aanat2, and Hiomt) and their temporal pattern of expression in brain and gut of a tropical carp in natural environmental conditions
Haobijam Sanjita Devi, Chongtham Rajiv, Gopinath Mondal, Zeeshan Ahmad Khan, Sijagurumayum Dharmajyoti Devi, Thangal Yumnamcha, Rupjyoti Bharali & Asamanja Chattoraj
Article: 1230337
Published online: 16 Sep 2016
AbstractforMelatonin bio-synthesizing enzyme genes (Tph1, Aanat1, Aanat2, and Hiomt) and their temporal pattern of expression in brain and gut of a tropical carp in natural environmental conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Plant density; plant growth retardants: Its direct and residual effects on cotton yield and fiber properties
Zakaria M. Sawan
Article: 1234959
Published online: 30 Sep 2016
AbstractforPlant density; plant growth retardants: Its direct and residual effects on cotton yield and fiber properties | Full Text | References | PDF (510.9 KB)
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Analysis of influenza A viruses from gulls: An evaluation of inter-regional movements and interactions with other avian and mammalian influenza A viruses
Jessica Benkaroun, Dany Shoham, Ashley N.K. Kroyer, Hugh Whitney & Andrew S. Lang
Article: 1234957
Published online: 03 Oct 2016
AbstractforAnalysis of influenza A viruses from gulls: An evaluation of inter-regional movements and interactions with other avian and mammalian influenza A viruses | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB) | Supplemental
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Weather constraints on Burmese python survival in the Florida Everglades, USA based on mechanistic bioenergetics estimates of core body temperature
Randal S. Stahl, Richard M. Engeman, Michael L. Avery & Richard E. Mauldin
Article: 1239599
Published online: 06 Oct 2016
AbstractforWeather constraints on Burmese python survival in the Florida Everglades, USA based on mechanistic bioenergetics estimates of core body temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of extract and fractions of Rhipsalis neves-armondii (Cactaceae) aerial parts
Theophine Chinwuba Akunne, Peter A. Akah, Ifeoma A. Nwabunike, Chukwuemeka S. Nworu, Emeka K. Okereke, Nelson C. Okereke & Francis C. Okeke
Article: 1237259
Published online: 11 Oct 2016
AbstractforAnti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of extract and fractions of Rhipsalis neves-armondii (Cactaceae) aerial parts | Full Text | References | PDF (766.8 KB)
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Comparing cork quality from Hafir-Zarieffet mountain forest (Tlemcen, Algeria) vs. Tagus basin Montado (Benavente, Portugal)
Amina Ghalem, Inês Barbosa, Rachid Tarik Bouhraoua & Augusta Costa
Article: 1236431
Published online: 17 Oct 2016
AbstractforComparing cork quality from Hafir-Zarieffet mountain forest (Tlemcen, Algeria) vs. Tagus basin Montado (Benavente, Portugal) | Full Text | References | PDF (697.6 KB) | Supplemental
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Cottonseed yield and its quality as affected by mineral nutrients and plant growth retardants
Zakaria M. Sawan
Article: 1245938
Published online: 17 Oct 2016
AbstractforCottonseed yield and its quality as affected by mineral nutrients and plant growth retardants | Full Text | References | PDF (732.7 KB)
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Effect of crystallization of caffeic acid enhanced stability and dual biological efficacy
Md Shamsuddin Sultan Khan, Muhammad Adnan Iqbal & Amin Malik Shah Abdul Majid
Article: 1243460
Published online: 18 Oct 2016
AbstractforEffect of crystallization of caffeic acid enhanced stability and dual biological efficacy | Full Text | References | PDF (955.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Antibacterial activity of 3,6-di(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2,4,5-s-tetrazine capped Pd(0) nanoparticles against Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis bacteria
Sutapa Joardar, Shounak Ray, Suvendu Samanta & Paramita Bhattacharjee
Article: 1249232
Published online: 02 Nov 2016
AbstractforAntibacterial activity of 3,6-di(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2,4,5-s-tetrazine capped Pd(0) nanoparticles against Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Protective role of green tea on diabetic nephropathy—A review
Md. Mohabbulla Mohib, S.M. Fazla Rabby, Tasfiq Zaman Paran, Md. Mehedee Hasan, Iqbal Ahmed, Nahid Hasan, Md. Abu Taher Sagor & Sarif Mohiuddin
Article: 1248166
Published online: 31 Oct 2016
AbstractforProtective role of green tea on diabetic nephropathy—A review | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Radioprotective effects of diallyl disulphide and Carica papaya (L.) leaf extract in electron beam radiation induced hematopoietic suppression
Yogish Somayaji T, Vidya V, Vishakh R, Jayarama Shetty, Alex John Peter & Suchetha Kumari N.
Article: 1247607
Published online: 08 Nov 2016
AbstractforRadioprotective effects of diallyl disulphide and Carica papaya (L.) leaf extract in electron beam radiation induced hematopoietic suppression | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Effects of a microbial pigment violacein on the activities of protein kinases
Kakushi Hosokawa, Azamjon B. Soliev, Aki Kajihara & Keiichi Enomoto
Article: 1259863
Published online: 28 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffects of a microbial pigment violacein on the activities of protein kinases | Full Text | References | PDF (665.4 KB)
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Catechins from green tea modulate neurotransmitter transporter activity in Xenopus oocytes
Y.X. Wang, T. Engelmann, Y.F. Xu & W. Schwarz
Article: 1261577
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
AbstractforCatechins from green tea modulate neurotransmitter transporter activity in Xenopus oocytes | Full Text | References | PDF (983.7 KB)
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The spontaneous juvenile alopecia (jal) mutation in mice is associated with the insertion of an IAP element in the Gata3 gene
Malcolm E. Connor & Thomas R. King
Article: 1264691
Published online: 14 Dec 2016
AbstractforThe spontaneous juvenile alopecia (jal) mutation in mice is associated with the insertion of an IAP element in the Gata3 gene | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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Investigation of pre-delirium and delirium in patients with alcohol withdraw
Lyudmila Neykova-Vasileva, Tony Donchev & Krasimir Kostadinov
Article: 1265209
Published online: 09 Dec 2016
AbstractforInvestigation of pre-delirium and delirium in patients with alcohol withdraw | Full Text | References | PDF (1,009.1 KB)
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Isolation and purification of phytocystatin from almond: Biochemical, biophysical, and immunological characterization
Azad Alam Siddiqui, Peerzada Shariq Shaheen Khaki, Aamir Sohail, Tarique Sarwar & Bilqees Bano
Article: 1262489
Published online: 17 Dec 2016
AbstractforIsolation and purification of phytocystatin from almond: Biochemical, biophysical, and immunological characterization | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Hepatoprotective activity of Ganoderma lucidium (Curtis) P. Karst against cyclophosphamide-induced liver injury in mice
Hong Ngoc Pham, Le Son Hoang & Van Trung Phung
Article: 1267421
Published online: 23 Dec 2016
AbstractforHepatoprotective activity of Ganoderma lucidium (Curtis) P. Karst against cyclophosphamide-induced liver injury in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies on the effect of Senna alata in Swiss Albino mice
S. Roy, B. Ukil & L.M. Lyndem
Article: 1272166
Published online: 05 Jan 2017
AbstractforAcute and sub-acute toxicity studies on the effect of Senna alata in Swiss Albino mice | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Differential biochemical response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes against rice blast (Magnaporthe oryzae)
P.U. Anushree, R.M. Naik, R.D. Satbhai, A.P. Gaikwad & C.A. Nimbalkar
Article: 1264162
Published online: 16 Jan 2017
AbstractforDifferential biochemical response of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes against rice blast (Magnaporthe oryzae) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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Antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of Myrothamnus flabellifolius found in Botswana
Tebogo E. Kwape, Runner R.T. Majinda & Padmaja Chaturvedi
Article: 1275403
Published online: 27 Jan 2017
AbstractforAntioxidant and antidiabetic potential of Myrothamnus flabellifolius found in Botswana | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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