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An in silico approach for the identification of clinically significant SNPs in a Drug Metabolizing Gene CYP2C9 and development of Tetra-primer ARMS PCR based genotyping method for CYP2C9*3 (rs1057910)
(Brac University, 2020-08)
The role of SNP is an important factor related to drug metabolism. The presence or absence of SNP can significantly alter the effect of the same amount of drug inside the body leading to various unwanted side-effects which ...
Molecular identification of Textile Azo Dye degrading bacterial strains by 16S rRNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis
(BRAC University, 2016)
Colours in the form of dyes are an absolute necessity in the manufacturing of commodities. Synthetic dyes and mordants are used by the food, textiles, tanning, and paper industries to name a few. Used to enhance the aesthetic ...
An update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): diagnosis, risks, etiology, and treatment options revisited
(Brac University, 2021-08)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, which is still incurable. Despite its prevalence, little is known about its etiology. In this review article, the ...
Particulate matter pollution and its impact on human health
(Brac University, 2020-07)
One of the major types of air pollution is particulate matter type air pollution. This type of air pollution is mainly caused by the suspended particles created from burning fuels or other harmful gases leading to the ...
Isolation of Salmonella spp. from raw meat, elucidation of their antibiotic susceptibility pattern and evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of Oregano (Origanum vulgare) and Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-04)
With the increasing consumption of beef all over the world, the prospect of Salmonella spp. as a potential reservoir of antibiotic resistance was investigated. As plants are considered new sources of antimicrobial agents ...
Analysis of enteric pathogenicity of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas spp. isolated from commercial UHT milk
(2018-09)
Pseudomonas is a kind of bacteria that has the ability to develop resistance to antibiotics rather rapidly over several generations. This resistance present in some strains makes Pseudomonas a very difficult to treat once ...
Divulgence of bacterial diversity and corresponding antibiotic susceptibility profile of coastal waters in Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022)
Considered to be the largest reservoir of microorganisms, ocean water holds massive potential for scientific research. The Saint Martin’s Islands of Bangladesh, located in the north-east part of the Bay of Bengal, is one ...
Comparison of the effect of garlic with the effect of antibiotics on the survival and growth of broiler chickens
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)
The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of garlic as feed additives with the effect of antibiotics on the survival and growth of broiler chickens. The massive use of the antimicrobial drug in poultry industries ...
Sundarban is a potential source for anticancer and antioxidant plant
(Brac University, 2021-07)
Different factors, for example, physical, compound, ecological, metabolic and hereditary
variables that play a direct as well as aberrant part in the acceptance and disintegration of
various kinds of cancer. It was ...
Nationwide surveillance on enteric fever to estimate the disease burden in Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-07)
Enteric fever is a life threatening febrile illness caused by Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi found highly prevalent in developing countries like Bangladesh. The government and non-government organization is working together ...