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A series of erythrose, ribose, and substituted pyrrolidine containing 2,4-thiazolidinediones were synthesized. Among them, thirteen unsaturated thiazolidinediones, six saturated thiazolidinediones and two unsaturated malonates were evaluated for their ability to enhance glucose utilization in cultured L6 myocytes. On the basis of the in vitro activity, 5-[4-[2-(1-benzyl-3,4-bis-benzyloxypyrroli...

We have made a detailed phenotypic characterisation of the type strains of 21 species within the genus Halomonas and have also studied any possible intraspecific variation of strains within H. eurihalina, H. halophila, H. maura and H. salina. We used 234 morphological, physiological, biochemical, nutritional and antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Nutritional assays were carried out using both ...

The estuarine and coastal waters of Goa situated on the West coast of India, are known to be highly contaminated with arsenic. The rivers Mandovi and Zuari flowing through the iron and manganese mining areas are daily used for the transportation of over 300 barges of iron-ore to the harbour. However, studies related to the identification of ars genotype in arsenic-resistant bacteria inhabiting ...

phenol and phenolic compounds are among the most recognized environmental pollutants which exist in industrial wastewater and enter the biological cycles due to the solubility in water. Bioremediation is one of the cost-effective and Eco-friendly methods for phenol removal. In this study, the most effective phenol-degrading bacterial strain was isolated and identified from the shores of the Oma...