Thesis (Master of Science in Biotechnology): Recent submissions
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Screening of G6PD Mutation and polymorphism using high resolution melt curve analysis
(BRAC University, 2017)Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is one of the most common X-linked recessive disorders resulting from the defect of a single gene encoding an enzyme called G6PD. G6PD enzymes catalyzes the conversion ... -
In Vitro regeneration and rapid multiplication of two orchid varieties of Dendrobium bensoniae and Dendrobium aphyllum
(BRAC University, 2016-04)The effect of different concentrations of BA and IBA on in vitro plant regeneration was studied in both varieties of Dendrobium bensoniae and Dendrobium aphyllum. The composition of the culture medium using different ... -
Potential analgesic activity of Alpinia nigra
(BRAC University, 2016-03)Alpinia nigra, a plant of Zingiberaceae family, content many important medicinal compounds was studied in three experimental models of nociception. The analgesic activity of crude extracts of acetone-ethanol (1:1) of ... -
Potential analgesic and cytotoxic activities of the plant Typhonium trilobatum
(BRAC University, 2016-03)Typhonium trilobatum, a plant of Araceae family, containing many important chemical compounds was studied for its analgesic activity in three experimental models of nociception. The analgesic activity of crude chloroform ... -
A statistical correlation between virulence genes and clinical features among patients with shigellosis in Mirzapur, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2016-09)Even though, the annual number of Shigella episodes or fatalities are not as terrifying as was reported in 1999, these numbers are still unacceptable. Shigella spp. is still contributing to about 800,000 deaths globally ... -
Bioinformatic approach to predict structure, sequence motif and expression level of breast cancer biomarker molecule: protein and miRNA
(BRAC University, 2016-04)Breast cancer is an important public health issue. It is both a heterogeneous disease and most common cancer affecting women worldwide. It has become the reason of 69% cancer death in women throughout the whole world and ... -
The value of different red cell parameters in the diagnosis of microcytic hypochromic anaemia
(BRAC University, 2016-01)The most common causes of microcytosis are iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and Beta thalassemia trait (BTT). BTT is an important differential diagnosis of IDA in Southeast Asian countries including Bangladesh. A definitive ... -
Studies on physico-chemical and microbiological qualities of some selected brand of mango fruit juice of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2015-05)Among many local fruits, mango is very delicious and nutritious for our health. Many people want to take test of mango around the year. Consumption of mango juice continues to increase in Bangladesh because of its taste, ... -
Comparison of Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) specific IgA and IgG avidity maturation between Vivotif Vaccinees and naturally infected enteric patients in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2014-08)Enteric fever, primarily caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi, is a potentially life-threatening systemic disease. Characterized by fever, malaise and diffused abdominal pain, it can lead to delirium, ... -
Process optimization for the in vitro growth and maintenance of human epidermal keratinocytes
(BRAC University, 2015-07)In the past few decades, the in vitro cultivation of human epidermal keratinocytes has significantly been improved owing to several developments in terms of media, growth factors and overall culture conditions. This ... -
Establishment of transformation protocol and regeneration potential comparison following introduction of the antiporter gene in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
(BRAC University, 2015-09)Peanut is a cash crop which is cultivated in 24 million ha all over the world for extracting edible oil. It is a great food having outstanding food values, specially for hunger and malnutrition affecting Asian countries ... -
Transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) regeneration by comparing different transformation techniques
(BRAC University, 2015-08)Production of saline-tolerant high-yielding crop has become most important in the current global scenario. Biotechnological approaches are extensively employed for introducing foreign genes into high-yielding genotypes. ... -
Study of acute toxicity of an unani medicine used in dysentery
(BRAC University, 2015-08)Marbelus is an Unani Medicine of unique combination of Bael (Aegle marmelos) fruit and Connessi (Holarrhena antidysenterica) bark, which is highly effective in diarrhoea, dysentery (Amoebic & Bacillary dysentery), ... -
Characterization of phytoconstituents, in vitro antioxidant activity and pharmacological investigation of the root extract of typhonium trilobatum
(BRAC University, 2015-08-25)In the present study, the phytochemical screening, in vitro antioxidant activity, thrombolytic activity, membrane stabilizing activity, acute toxicity and anti-depressant activity were evaluated using Forced Swimming Test ... -
Development of improved quality Yogurt in terms of texture, flavor, food value and low cost
(BRAC University, 2015-03-14)The present study is concerned with how to develop improved quality yogurt in terms of texture, flavor, food value and low cost. Natural flora and traditional flavor in yogurt of indigenous varieties have been continuously ... -
Immune response to shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli : detection of antibodies against outer membrane proteins of the bacteria in healthy population of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2015-04)Escherichia coli O157:H7, a serotype of Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) is responsible for numerous food and waterborne outbreaks more reported in industrialized countries than from developing countries. Until recently, ... -
Study on SOD1 GENE +35A>C polymorphism in impaired glucose regulation patients of Bangladeshi origin
(BRAC University, 2014-07)Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), located at the cytosol has been postulated to represent between 50%-80% of the total SOD activity. The SOD gene is located at 21q22.1. Polymorphisms in the genes encoding these enzymes found ... -
Optimization of alkaline protease production by Bacillus licheniformis MZK05M9 in batch culture using response surface methodology
(BRAC University, 2014-09)Bacterial alkaline protease has got its particular eco friendly technical applications in leather processing, detergent and feathers digestion to feed in Bangladesh. The present study is aimed at the optimization of major ... -
Evaluation of the antioxidant and in vitro cytotoxic activity of Averrhoa carambola, Aegle marmelos and Spondias pinnata leaf extracts
(BRAC University, 2015-04)Three typically grown Bangladeshi fruit trees, Averrhoa carambola L, Spondias pinnata and Aegle marmelos possess various therapeutically important properties and their different parts have been experimented for antioxidant ... -
Association of comorbidities with the survival of non small cell lung cancer
(BRAC University, 2014-12-01)Lung cancer constitutes the major mortality in the world and incidence of the disease varies considerably among different ethnic population throughout the world. Palliative chemotherapy has been a choice in advance ...