Lipase from Lactobacillus sp G5 isolate was partially purified and characterized. Out of 22 isolates, only seven (G1-G7) were phenotypically and biochemically characterized as Lactobacillus. However, only G5 isolate showed highest enzyme activity of 31.27 U/ml and chosen for partial purification and characterization. After ammonium sulphate precipitation and dialysis, specific activity of the e...

Present study compares the potential of Ficus carica and Allium sativum on triglyceride to HDL ratio in high fat diet fed male Wistar albino rats. A sample 36 rats was randomly divided into 6 groups (A, B, C, D, E F). Hyperlipidemia induced by (HFD) (banaspati ghee + coconut oil) mixed normal chow diet. After six weeks, blood taken through retro – orbital capillary plexus, centrifuged get sera,...

BACKGROUND Ferulago carduchorum Boiss and Hausskn belongs to the Apiaceae family. This plant grows in west part of Iran that local people added it to dairy and oil ghee to delay expiration date and give them a pleasant taste. The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant, antimicrobial, acetyl cholinesterase inhibition, cytotoxic, larvicidal activities and composition of essential oi...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: We report in vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics and histopathology correlation of the thrombus formation in atherosclerosis the rabbit animal model. DESIGN AND METHODS: Atherosclerosis was induced in white male rabbits with vegetable ghee followed oxidized diet. Baseline MRI of atherosclerosis-recruited rabbits was done and later animals were used f...

The present study reveals the Ethno Botanical studies on uses of medicinal plants in Kailasagiri forest range of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Role of these studies in rural and forest economies is immense. Tribal people of this area have authentic information on medicinal values of different plant parts like leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, stem bark, tubers and roots. They have been using...

The dietary customs of people of South Asian origin living in Britain are important determinants of health but have been relatively little studied. As part of the Coventry study of diabetes carried out in the Foleshill ward of the city, subjects undergoing oral glucose tolerance tests provided information on this aspect of lifestyle. A questionnaire was completed by all of the last 612 subjects...