Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology): Recent submissions
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Study of a rare medicinal plant Artemisia nilagirica: phytochemical screening, antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activities
(BRAC University, 2017-01)Artemisia nilagirica is an aromatic herbaceous plant belongs to Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. Locally the plant is known as Nagdan or Nagdamani. This plant has been ... -
Phytochemical screening of ethanol and methanol extract of pimpinella anisum and comparison of antibacterial assays of prevalent organisms in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2017-05)There simply aren't enough new drugs in the pharmaceutical pipeline to keep pace with the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, the so-called superbugs”. Medicinal plants synthesize a vast array of secondary metabolites ... -
Phytochemical screening and comparative study of antibacterial assays of carum roxburghianum and trigonella foenum-graecum obtained grom plant seed
(BRAC University, 2016-11)To control the infections and microbial food spoilage the application of chemical or synthetic antimicrobial agents is one of the ancient techniques for which an enormous number of microbes are escalating resistance to ... -
In silico structural analysis, physicochemical characterization and homology modeling of Arabidopsis thaliana Na+/H+ exchanger 2 protein
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017-05)Along with climate change, salinity has a detrimental effect on plants. It can cause susceptibility towards pathogens, halt proper growth and thus lead to food insecurity. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehend the ways ... -
Antimicrobial activities of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia arjuna and Swertia chirayita against multidrug resistant Pseudmonas aeruginosa and comparison of their activities with locally available antibiotics.
(BRAC University, 2017-10)The continuous emergence of resistant bacteria is endangering the efficacy of antibiotics across the globe. The antibiotic resistance crisis has been occurring due to the overuse and misuse of these medications. However, ... -
Isolation and characterization of bacteriophage from environmental water samples specific for Klebsiella pneumoniae
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)Klebsiella pneumoniae is a clinically important pathogen that is frequently associated with multidrug resistance. Recently, some of its strains have acquired superbug status. Over time it is getting difficult to treat ... -
Isolation of E. coli phages from environmental water samples and analysis of their effect on periodic epidemics of cholera
(BRAC University, 2017-09)Cholera is a deadly infectious disease caused by the pathogen Vibrio cholerae. In our country cholera epidemics occur seasonally. Two peaks of outbreaks nicely coincide with dry season and monsoon rain. Several factors ... -
Screening of Lactic Acid Bacteria with antimicrobial property isolated from fermented foods
(BRAC University, 2017-10)The purpose of this study was to isolate and biochemical identification lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with antimicrobial properties from fermented vegetables and dairy products. Twenty LAB isolates were separated from all the ... -
In silico structural analysis, physicochemical characterization and homology modeling of transmembrane protein 43 (TMEM 43)
(BRAC University, 2017-09)Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare disease of the heart muscle. ARVC is an inherited condition, which means that it is passed on through families. It is caused by a change or mutation in one ... -
A comparative study: screening of some Bangladeshi medicinal plants for antibacterial properties
(BRAC University, 2017-11)Medicinal plants are the plentiful bioresource of drugs for traditional medicines, food supplements, modern medicines, pharmaceutical intermediates, and chemical entities for synthetic drugs (Ishtiaq et al., 2013). Nowadays, ... -
Characterization and analysis of the major risk factors of the Kidney Patients of Bangladesh: a retrospective study
(BRAC University, 2017-11)Kidney disease is a global health burden in recent times. A large number of people all over the world are suffering from some form of kidney disease. The pattern of kidney disease may differ in different parts of the world. ... -
In Silico Epitope based peptide vaccine designing against yellow fever virus
(BRAC University, 2017-08)The most widely used vaccine for treatment of Yellow Fever patients is YF 17D. It is a live attenuated vaccine derived from Asibi strain. It is administered widely to patients throughout the world but it has few problems ... -
Study on the antibacterial activity of liquid hand-wash containing triclosan against clinical samples
(BRAC University, 2017-10)In recent times the use of antibacterial hand washes has been heavily promoted to a healthconscious public. The purpose of this study was to investigate in vitro antimicrobial activity of liquid hand soap containing ... -
Isolation of Lactoferrin from raw and commercial milk samples followed by the observation of antimicrobial activity against Pathogens
(BRAC University, 2017-08)Lf is a multifunctional glycoprotein with 80 kDa size found in the milk of most mammals. In addition to its well-known role of binding iron, Lf carries many important biological functions, including the promotion of cell ... -
Antimicrobial activities of lactoferrin extracted from commercially available milk samples
(BRAC University, 2017-08)Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein with multifunctional properties is crucial to strengthening the immune system and also useful for commercial applications. The protein’s iron-binding capacity makes it undoubtedly ... -
The role of primary and secondary packaging on the antibacterial activity of sunlight exposed synthetic and herbal eye drops
(BRAC University, 2017-12)Eye infections are considered as one of the most serious public health problem around the world, and are responsible for the blindness or visual impairment of about 1.9 million people every year. These Infection spreads ... -
Phytochemical screening and the analysis of antibacterial activity in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat
(BRAC University, 2017-06-19)Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat is a plant of the family Asteraceae and native to Asia and northeastern Europe. It has many pharmacological and therapeutic properties including antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, ... -
Isolation, identification and molecular characterization of pathogenic organisms obtained from meat samples (cooked, semicooked and raw) of different areas of Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Meat is the main source of protein now a days all over the world. From the people living under boarder line of poverty to high maintenance society, beef, mutton and chicken are taken as important source of proteins. ... -
In silico structural and functional analysis of phospholipase D from brown recluse spider (Loxoceles reclusa) venom
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Spiders are an interesting class of insects - omnipresent in almost in all environment and vet, mostly remains unnoticed. They are carnivores in nature, relying on their own venom to neutralize their prey. There are many ... -
Antibiogram patterns of staphylococcus aureus obtained from packaged meat, milk and milk products, fruits and vegetables of various supermarkets in Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Staphylococcus aureus is the third most common food borne pathogen in the world. It is highly virulent and produces 20 different types of enterotoxins and it is recently being noticed that Staphylococcus aureus isolated ...
