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A comprehensive in silico investigation into the pathogenic SNPs in RTEL1 gene and their biological consequences
(Brac University, 2023-03)Regulator of Telomere Helicase 1 (RTEL1) is a protein-coding gene that encodes an essential DNA helicase which is thought to be involved in preserving the telomere and genetic stability. Germline mutations in the RTEL1 ... -
Molecules associated with the development of lung cancer
(Brac University, 2023-01)Molecular association with lung cancer is one of the most important and a very primary queries to understand the molecular basis of lung cancer and its development mechanism. There are different factors involved with ... -
Association of XRCC1 and XPD polymorphism with risk of prostate cancer in Bangladesh population
(Brac University, 2023-02)This study examined the effects of the X-ray cross-complementing gene 1 (XRCC1) Arg194Trp and Xeroderma pigmentosum group D (XPD) Lys751Gln polymorphisms on the risk, severity, and clinical parameter of prostate cancer in ... -
Microbial prevalence of Kaptai lake from two different spots
(Brac University, 2023-01)Kaptai Lake one of the largest artificial freshwater lakes in South-east Asia which is situated in Rangamati district of Bangladesh. The people of Rangamati are greatly dependent on Kaptai Lake for their food source, ... -
In vitro antimicrobial, antihemolytic potential of gallic acid and its combined effect with metronidazole against pathogenic bacteria
(Brac University, 2022-11)Multidrug-resistant (MDR) or extensive drug-resistant (XDR) pathogenic bacteria pose a grave threat to human and animal health on a global scale. Plant-derived phytochemicals including alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids ... -
In silico design of a multi-epitope vaccine against Lyssavirus Phylogroup II Glycoproteins
(Brac University, 2022-12)The genus of lyssavirus, coming from the family of Rhabdoviridae, has been around since the time of 2300 BC. A ~12kb, negative-sense RNA virus, it is known to be one of the lethal viruses ever encountered by mankind. ... -
Bacteriology of diabetic foot ulcers and their antibiotic resistance ability
(Brac University, 2022-12-15)This study is aimed to isolate the pathogenic bacteria from diabetic foot ulcers and observe their antibiotic susceptibility against antimicrobial agents. Seventy-five patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers were ... -
Effects Of horizontal gene transfer on bacteriophage infectivity
(Brac University, 2022-12)Vibrio cholerae is one of the very well-known and common pathogenic bacteria which cause mild to severe gastrointestinal diseases, and in extreme cases, patients die. Specially children are victims where proper ... -
Different types of plastic bioremediation using soil bacteria and Superworm zophobas morio larvae
(Brac University, 2022-12)Plastic is a recalcitrant molecule that cannot be easily biodegraded. As a result, almost all the plastic that has been manufactured is still in the world. There are microplastics in everywhere like air, water, soil, ... -
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 ... -
The combined effect of Levofloxacin and Azithromycin against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
(Brac University, 2022-11)Pneumonia affects everyone, particularly young children under the age of five. Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are one of the main causes of pneumonia as they cause a wide range ... -
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 ... -
Production of polyclonal antisera of vibrio cholerae O1 & O139 to detect pathogenic vibrio cholerae
(Brac University, 2023-01)Cholera is endemic in Bangladesh due to serogroup O1, and people are still suffering from the disease seasonally in this geographic area. So, detecting the disease as soon as possible and making availability of materials ... -
The isolation and characterization of bacteria exhibiting deinking activity from regions in Sylhet
(Brac University, 2022-12)The wastage of paper and ink is a major cause of pollution in Bangladesh. The ever-rising population demands an increased requirement for paper and ink that often end up occupying landfills or contributing to air pollution. ... -
Anti-bacterial effect of essential oil extracted from homegrown Origanum vulgare L and Azadirachta indica tree on pathogenic bacteria
(Brac University, 2022-10)Antibiotic resistance has been on the rise for many years now. Multidrug resistance patterns in Gramnegative and Gram-positive bacterial strains are difficult to cure and might even be untreatable with conventional ... -
A review on the socio-demographic and cultural factors associated with the delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer and possible interventions in screening attitude: From South Asian perspective
(Brac University, 2022-11)Cervical cancer is the prominent reason of cancer related mortality in women in the South Asian countries. Unfortunately, due to low rate of cervical cancer screening (CCS) cervical cancer is still a significant public ... -
Analysis of Vaginal Candidiasis Prevalence among Bangladeshi women in relation to menstrual hygiene and other risk factors: A cross-sectional study
(Brac University, 2022-09)Vaginal candidiasis, which is an infection of the female reproductive system, continues to be a leading risk factor of morbidity, which negatively impact the physical and mental health of women worldwide. As the second ... -
Industrially beneficial microbes from kitchen waste: A green approach to produce Cellulase Enzyme and optimization of culture condition
(Brac University, 2022)Bacterial cellulases nowadays have been gaining considerable attention due to its enormous use in biotechnology. The study here was pursued with the aim to isolate cellulolytic bacterial strains from kitchen wastes ... -
Isolation and identification of dye degrading bacteria from textile sludge to eradicate environmental hazards and maintain a sustainable environment
(Brac University, 2022-10)Bangladesh's textile industries contribute to the country's enormous wealth and prosperity, but they are also silently destroying the country's water bodies and surrounding areas. Textile dye wastewater is brightly ... -
Antibiotic resistance in commercially available probiotics in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-04)“Probiotic” can be defined as live microorganism with the ability to promote health befits in the host body when consumed in adequate amount. It is well known that probiotics improve intestinal health, boost immune ...