This study was conducted to assess the qualities of fresh and preserved mutton meatballs after inoculating tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)leaves extract at different levels as a source natural antioxidant. For this purpose, incorporation 0, 0.1, 0.2 0.3% tulsileaves on meatball were grouped T0, T1, T2and T3,respectively. Days intervals for experiment 0,5, 10days. Samples stored 4 ̊C quality shelf life. T...

We report a case with two distinct clinical manifestations of bilateral anterior uveitis caused by two different members of the herpes virus group. A 72-year-old immunocompetent man, who had a documented history of two episodes of Posner-Schlossman syndrome in the left eye, presented with multiple mutton-fat keratic precipitates and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in his right eye. Herpes s...

Aeromonas hydrophila isolated from fish (Labeo rohita), pond water, river water, raw meat of chicken and mutton and raw cow milk were characterized through Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis and Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS PAGE) of cellular proteins. RAPD-PCR amplification of bacterial DNA was done by using ten random primers (OPA-01 to 10) and ...

The fraudulent practice of cheap meat in costly meat is common nowadays. Therefore, there is need of precise identification of the meat species. We included in our study dog meat, as it is the most easily available cheap meat for adulteration. For specific identification of origin of meat animal species, we evaluated the common meat animal species including dog meat by PCR –RFLP technique. All ...

The composition of triacylglycerol (TAG) for the differentiation of lard and other animal fats (beef, mutton, and chicken fats) as well as cod liver oil (CLO) has been investigated using high performance liquid chromatography with refractive index detector. The authenticity of the used samples was determined based on their fatty (FA) acid profiles. FA compositions of the studied fats and oils w...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of dietary habit on breast density, which is an important risk factor for breast cancer. This cross-sectional study was performed on 64 Malaysian women of all races between the age of 35 to 70 years. All subjects underwent mammography and the breast density was analyzed from the images using BI-RADS by two independent radiologists. A vali...

This study aimed to determine the fatty acid and chemical composition and cholesterol concentration of horsemeat, and to evaluate its taste acceptability by the Brazilian population. Horsemeat samples (M. longissimus dorsi) were obtained from a Paraná State slaughterhouse. The chemical composition revealed a low lipid (2.9%) and high protein content (22.5%). The concentrations of the nutritiona...