Browsing by Subject "Biotechnology"
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Development of a cost effective medium for enhanced production of Bacillus thuringiensis δ-endotoxin
(BRAC University, 2014-10)The control of pest populations by using bacteria as insect pathogens has been an attractive alternative to the application of chemical pesticides. As chemicals cause damage to the environment, biological control is ... -
Development of Immune response in different age groups of children from Birth to 2 years of age
(BRAC University, 2011-12)Human neonates are markedly more susceptible to infection than are older children or adults. This increased susceptibility is generally believed to be due to immaturity of the immune system to combat pathogens in both ... -
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 ... -
Effect of growth regulators on shoot induction and plant regeneration in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
(BRAC University, 2011-11)Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Miller) is one of the most important winter vegetable crops in Bangladesh. To meet the increasing demand of tomato in Bangladesh, it is necessary to develop new varieties adapted to various ... -
Establishment of in vitro regeneration and transformation protocol in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Miller)"
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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 ... -
Evaluation of antibacterial, antioxidant and toxicological activity of crude extracts of Adiantum capillus-veneris, Blumea lacera, Cassia alata, and Cissus quadrangularis from Faridpur, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2011-06)Antibacterial and antioxidant potentials of Adiantum capillus-veneris, Blumea lacera, Cassia alata, and Cissus quadrangularis from Faridpur, Bangladesh was investigated in this study along with their toxicological evaluation. ... -
Evaluation of Genotoxic effects of Chromium on tannery workers by various Cytogenetic assays
(BRAC University, 2009-12)Chromosomal aberration is an important biomarker for carcinogenesis. The study of DNA damage at the chromosomal level is an essential part of genetic toxicology. Different Chromium compounds are used in tanneries. ... -
Evaluation of helicobacter pyloristool antigen detection test
(BRAC University, 2014-11)Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a human pathogen causing chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastric carcinoma and dyspepsia. The diagnosis of H. pylori is an essential element in the management of these ... -
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 ... -
Extraction of secondary metabolites, phytochemical screening and the analysis of antibacterial activity in stevia rebaudiana
(BRAC University, 2015-09)Stevia rebaudiana is a plant of the Asteraceae family and native to Paraguay. Its sweetness and calorie free property has increased its demand commercially all over the world as a sugar substitute in food beverages and ... -
Genetic disorders associated with mutations in bHLH transcription factors: a review
(Brac University, 2022-11)bHLH proteins belong to a superfamily of proteins characterized by one of the largest dimerized transcriptional proteins. The main role of bHLH protein is in the developmental processes. They function as transcriptional ... -
Identification of synchronized role of transcription factors, genes and enzymes in Arabidopsis thaliana under four Abiotic stress responsive pathways
(BRAC University, 2014-03)DNA microarray databases are widely used tool to predict and identify functional genomics and gene expression. This plant genomic recourse can solve various biological questions related to biotic and abiotic stresses at ... -
Immune response of oral cholera vaccine, Shanchol in Bangladeshi recipients
(BRAC University, 2014-07)Cholera, an acute and severe dehydrating diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae O1 remains a major public health concern which has significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several efforts have been made to develop ... -
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, ... -
In silico identification of molecular mimicry between T-cell epitopes of borrelia burgdorferi and the human proteome: implications for autoimmune response in Lyme disease
(Brac University, 2022-12)Autoimmune disorder is a dysfunctional immune system in a body, which attacks its own cells. Borrelia burgdorferi, a pathogenic bacterium, shares an intrinsic relation to Lyme disease in humans causing autoreactive responses ... -
In silico structural analysis, physicochemical characterization and homology modeling of Arabidopsis thaliana Na+/H+ exchanger 1 protein
(BRAC University, 2015-09)Climate changes have detrimental effects on the plants such as an increased susceptibility towards pathogens or ill health leading to food insecurity. This is eminently observed in developing countries such as Bangladesh. ... -
In vitro antibacterial activity of ethanol, methanol and water extracts of persimmon fruit (diospyros peregrine) against some multi-drug resistant human pathogens
(BRAC University, 2010)Diospyros peregrine is a small middle sized tree of costal Bangladesh. The fruits have ethno medicinal significance for the treatment of diarrhea. dysentery, cholera. ulcer of mouth and wounds. The world-wide increase ... -
In vitro culture establishment from Cotyledon and Embryonic Axis Explants of two Bangladeshi Sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) varieties
(BRAC University, 2015-03)Sunflower is considered as source of cholesterol free edible oil. Because of cross pollinating nature of this plant, it is difficult to identify true breeding homozygous line, thus, breeding becomes intricate. Besides, ...