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Identification and characterization of microbial community of anaerobic digested poultry litter 厌氧消化禽粪微生物群落的鉴定与表征
Pub Date : 2021-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/JOPAT.V20I1.7
Stella Suanu Leh-Togi Zobeashia, P. O. Abioye, U. Ijah, O. A. Oyewole
Livestock farming have resulted in the release of excessive wastes which, contains abundant organic matter and microbial population. The need to develop an alternative and sustainable methods to minimize the waste generated and it effects on the environment led to the application of anaerobic digestion (AD) for the treatment of waste and generation of methane gas. The study focused on investigation of the microbiome involve in AD of poultry litter and was conducted using poultry litter as organic substrate under batch conditions at hydraulic retention time (HRT) of fifty-six (56) days in fifteen (15) liter fabricated digesters at 37OC. The pH, total solid (TS), moisture content (MC) total ammonia nitrogen, volatile solid (VS) was assessed before and after digestion while the microbial community diversity was analyzed using 16S rRNA amplicon-based next-generation sequencing (NGS). The results indicated a pH of 7.91±0.04 before digestion and 7.33±0.06 after digestion and a TS value of 56.40±0.6% before digestion and 6.30±0.34% after digestion. A collective biogas yield of 5.21±21.00 bars were recorded. The characterization of biogas analyzed with non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) gas analyzer (gas board 3100p) revealed a percentage methane content of 50.31±1.33. The microbial community indicate Bacteroidetes (46.37%), Firmicutes (48.37%), Proteobacteria (8.17%), as the most dominant phylum. This study suggests the importance of molecular analysis as a fundamental tool to gain insight and deeper understanding of anaerobic digester performances.
畜牧业产生了过量的废弃物,其中含有丰富的有机物和微生物种群。由于需要开发一种替代和可持续的方法,以尽量减少产生的废物及其对环境的影响,因此应用厌氧消化(AD)来处理废物和产生甲烷气体。本研究以家禽垃圾为有机底物,在37℃下,在15升蒸煮池中,水力停留时间为56天,在批处理条件下进行了与家禽垃圾AD相关的微生物组研究。测定消化前后的pH、总固形物(TS)、水分含量(MC)、总氨氮、挥发性固形物(VS),采用基于16S rRNA扩增子的新一代测序(NGS)分析微生物群落多样性。结果表明:消化前pH为7.91±0.04,消化后pH为7.33±0.06;消化前TS为56.40±0.6%,消化后TS为6.30±0.34%。总产气量为5.21±21.00 bar。采用非色散红外(NDIR)气体分析仪(气板3100p)对沼气进行表征,甲烷含量为50.31±1.33。微生物群落显示,拟杆菌门(46.37%)、厚壁菌门(48.37%)和变形菌门(8.17%)是最占优势的门。这项研究表明分子分析作为深入了解厌氧消化器性能的基本工具的重要性。
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Complementary Therapeutic Effect of Polyherbal Supplement (Gasca D™) on Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients on Lifestyle Modification: A Randomised Cohort Clinical Trial 多草药补充剂(Gasca D™)对新诊断的2型糖尿病患者生活方式改变的补充治疗效果:一项随机队列临床试验
Pub Date : 2021-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/jopat.v20i1.6
S. I. Ibrahim, N. Kabir, D. Ibrahim, Amina Umar Abdullahi, Chedi Bashir, Y. Fakhraddeen
Our previous studies have shown that Gasca D™; a polyherbal formulation made from three well known antidiabetic plants in Nigeria, possess anti-hyperglycemic, body weight and blood lipid lowering potentials in rats. In view of this, the present study was therefore designed to evaluate the complementary therapeutic efficacy of Gasca D™ supplementation with lifestyle modification in a clinical setting. The randomized cohort trial was conducted in sixty (60) newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients on life style modification as first-line therapy who willingly volunteered to participate. The subjects that satisfy our inclusion criteria were randomly assigned into Gasca D™ (GG) and lifestyle (LG) groups. The GG group received 2000 mg Gasca D™ capsules daily over a twelve weeks period whereas the LG group received none. Biochemical estimates were conducted on subjects to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the polyherbal supplement at the end of the intervention period. Mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) showed a decrease of 23.4% (p < 0.05) in the GG group contrary to a 9.6% mean FBS observed in the LG (p < 0.05) group. Variation in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was in line with that of FBS. Safety of Gasca D™ was demonstrated by a normal renal and liver function profile in both groups. Our finding suggests that, Gasca D™ can successfully be used as an effective and safe complementary nutraceutical for the control of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic patients on life style modification.
我们之前的研究表明,Gasca D™;这是一种由尼日利亚三种著名的抗糖尿病植物制成的多草药配方,在大鼠身上具有抗高血糖、降体重和降血脂的潜力。鉴于此,本研究旨在评估Gasca D™补充剂与生活方式改变在临床环境中的补充治疗效果。随机队列试验在60例新诊断的2型糖尿病患者中进行,这些患者自愿参加生活方式改变作为一线治疗。符合纳入标准的受试者被随机分为Gasca D™(GG)组和lifestyle (LG)组。GG组在12周的时间内每天服用2000毫克Gasca D™胶囊,而LG组则没有服用。在干预期结束时,对受试者进行生化评估,以评估多草药补充剂的安全性和有效性。GG组平均空腹血糖(FBS)下降23.4% (p < 0.05), LG组平均空腹血糖下降9.6% (p < 0.05)。糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)的变化与FBS一致。两组患者的肾功能和肝功能均正常,证明Gasca D™的安全性。我们的研究结果表明,Gasca D™可以成功地作为一种有效和安全的补充营养保健品,用于控制2型糖尿病患者的高血糖,改变生活方式。
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Efficacy of Parkia biglobosa Stem Bark in the Treatment of Burn Wounds 枇杷皮治疗烧伤创面的疗效观察
Pub Date : 2021-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/jopat.v20i1.5
Builders F. Philip, Akissaa H. Shedrack, Boma B. Mohammed, Builders Modupe
Burns are a major health challenge all over the world. Among the Hausa and Fulani people of Nigeria the bark of Pakia biglobosa is used as folk medicine for treating wounds by the application of the finely powdered bark to the open wounds. The aim of this study is to corroborate the folk claims of the wound healing ability of P. biglobosa and the benefits of formulating it into an emulgel. The powder and the extract of the stem bark of P. biglobosa formulated as an emulgel were investigated for burn wound healing activities and compared with I% silver sulfadiazine cream (Dermazin®) on Wister Albino rats. Also, the skin irritation and physicochemical properties of the emulgel were determined. Herbal emulgel showed good quality in relation to compendia and non-compendia tests. The emulgels were smooth, none gritty to touch and odourless as well as having varying colour shades of reddish brown consistent with the concentration of the extract. The formulations also showed no skin irritation and a concentration dependent wound healing activity. The emulgel containing 2.5% w/w of the herbal extract showed superior burn wound healing relative to the finely powdered stem bark, while the emulgel containing 5% w/w of the extract showed wound healing activity comparable to Dermazin®. The finely powdered stem bark of P. biglobosa showed effective wound healing activities and the emulgel formulation enhanced the wound healing activity. The results thus, corroborates the folk use of P. biglobosa stem bark for treating burn wounds.
烧伤在全世界都是一个重大的健康挑战。在尼日利亚的豪萨族和富拉尼族中,巴基树皮被用作民间药物,通过将树皮细粉涂抹在开放的伤口上来治疗伤口。本研究的目的是为了证实民间声称的伤口愈合能力和将其配制成乳液的好处。研究了大白化病大鼠烧伤创面的愈合作用,并与1%磺胺嘧啶银乳膏(Dermazin®)进行了比较。并测定了乳液的皮肤刺激性和理化性质。草药乳状液在药典和非药典试验中均表现出良好的质量。乳剂很光滑,摸起来没有砂砾,没有气味,而且有不同的深浅的红棕色,与提取物的浓度一致。配方也显示没有皮肤刺激和浓度依赖的伤口愈合活性。含有2.5% w/w草药提取物的乳凝胶相对于细粉茎皮具有更好的烧伤创面愈合效果,而含有5% w/w提取物的乳凝胶的创面愈合活性与Dermazin®相当。细粉茎皮具有较好的创面愈合活性,乳状液配方可增强创面愈合活性。因此,证实了民间使用的大白杨茎树皮治疗烧伤创面。
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The ameliorative effect of the solvent extracts of Ocimum basilicum against acetaminophen-induced liver damage in albino rats 罗勒溶剂提取物对对乙酰氨基酚所致白化大鼠肝损伤的改善作用
Pub Date : 2021-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/JOPAT.V20I1.4
T. Asala, M. Abatan, S. A. Salami, Oluwatosin. O. Baba-Onoja, Olatunde. B. Akanbi, A. Rowaiye, Benjamin. O. Ocheja, G. Ada
This study was designed to evaluate the protective activities of 4 different Ocimum basilicum L whole plant extracts against acute acetaminophen-induced liver damage in albino rats. A total of 42 rats were divided into 7 groups comprising the control (acetaminophen, water, and silymarin treated) groups and OB-treated (chloroform, diethylether, ethylacetate, and methanol extract) groups. Each treatment group was made up of 6 rats, with 3 replicates of 2 rats each. At the end of the treatment period, blood samples were collected to investigate the activities of liver enzymes, and liver tissue was harvested for histological analysis. Rats pre-treated with OB extracts showed decreased (p<0.05) ALT, AST, and ALP activities when compared with the silymarin-treated and positive control groups. Serum urea decreased (p<0.05) in OB-treated groups compared to the control groups and least (p<0.05) activity was seen in rats pre-treated with diethyl ether and methanol extracts. Rats pre-treated with OB extract (except diethyl ether extract) showed decreased (p<0.05) creatinine activity in comparison with the positive control group. The decreased value of serum total bilirubin and D bilirubin in rats pretreated with OB methanol extract was comparable to those of negative control. Histopathological examination revealed hepatic tissue necrosis in the acetaminophen-induced rats and varying degrees of injury and amelioration in other groups. The results from of all the solvent extracts of OB whole plant suggest significant hepatoprotective and antioxidant activities with the methanolic extract having higher hepatoprotective activity than the standard, Silymarin, and other solvent extracts.
本研究旨在评价4种罗勒全植物提取物对急性对乙酰氨基酚致白化大鼠肝损伤的保护作用。将42只大鼠分为7组,分别为对照组(对乙酰氨基酚、水和水飞蓟素处理)和ob处理组(氯仿、二乙醚、乙酸乙酯和甲醇提取物)。每治疗组6只大鼠,设3个重复,每个重复2只大鼠。在治疗期结束时,采集血液样本以研究肝酶的活性,并采集肝组织进行组织学分析。与水飞蓟素处理组和阳性对照组相比,OB提取物预处理大鼠的ALT、AST和ALP活性降低(p<0.05)。与对照组相比,ob处理组血清尿素活性降低(p<0.05),乙醚和甲醇提取物预处理组血清尿素活性最低(p<0.05)。与阳性对照组相比,经OB提取物(除乙醚提取物外)预处理的大鼠肌酐活性降低(p<0.05)。OB甲醇提取物预处理大鼠血清总胆红素和D胆红素的降低值与阴性对照相当。组织病理学检查显示,对乙酰氨基酚诱导大鼠肝组织坏死,其余各组均有不同程度的损伤和改善。各溶剂提取物均具有显著的保肝和抗氧化活性,其中甲醇提取物的保肝活性高于水飞蓟素和其他溶剂提取物。
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Ethnobotanical survey of anti-malarial plants used in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria 尼日利亚伊洛林大都市区抗疟疾植物的民族植物学调查
Pub Date : 2021-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/JOPAT.V20I1.3
A. O. Ibrahim, K. Adelakun, A. S. Adedeji, S. Alaye, O. Oyediran
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of malaria in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria was carried out between March and June, 2019. Ethno-botanical data were collected by oral interview with the aid of a semi-structured questionnaire administered to forty-seven (47) herb sellers. The respondents were aware of the signs and symptoms of malaria and could readily distinguish the ailments from other feverish symptoms and conditions. Symptoms reported include body weakness, high body temperature (hot skin), loss of appetite, coldness, mouth bitterness, headache, coloured eyes (yellow), sleepless night and urine colouration (yellowish). From the study, a total of thirteen (13) plant species belonging to nine (9) families including Aannonaceae, Aapocynaceae, Rrubiaceae, Oochnaaceae were described as being used for the treatment of malaria. The plant parts used were leaves, root, stem bark and seed with roots being the most used plant part. It was also observed that recipes were made from combination of different parts from more than one plant species including bark, root and leaves while some were made from single plant part. The most preferred mode of administration was oral, while decoction and infusion were the most preferred method of preparation. However, the study observed that Picralima nitida, Enanchia chloranta and Morinda nucida were the frequently mentioned plants. Hence, these plant species could be considered as promising candidates for further scientific validation in the search for new, effective and affordable antimalarial drugs.
2019年3月至6月期间,在尼日利亚夸拉州伊洛林对用于治疗疟疾的药用植物进行了民族植物学调查。民族植物学数据是通过口头访谈和半结构化问卷的帮助收集到47(47)草药销售商。答复者知道疟疾的体征和症状,并能很容易地将这种疾病与其他发烧症状和情况区分开来。报告的症状包括身体虚弱、体温高(皮肤热)、食欲不振、寒战、口苦、头痛、眼睛发黄、夜间失眠和尿液发黄。从研究中,共有13种植物被描述为用于治疗疟疾,分别属于9科,包括Aannonaceae, Aapocynaceae, Rrubiaceae, Oochnaaceae。使用的植物部位有叶、根、茎、皮和种子,其中根是使用最多的植物部位。还观察到,配方是由多种植物的不同部分组合而成,包括树皮,根和叶,而有些则是由单一植物部分制成的。给药方式以口服为主,制备方法以煎煮和输液为主。然而,研究发现,被提及频率最高的植物是牛皮草、绿兰草和核戟草。因此,在寻找新的、有效的和负担得起的抗疟疾药物的过程中,这些植物物种可以被认为是有希望得到进一步科学验证的候选者。
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Consumers’ Perception on Safety and Microbiological Assessment of Sanitary Pads Sold in The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria 消费者对尼日利亚联邦首都地区(FCT)销售的卫生巾的安全性和微生物评估的看法
Pub Date : 2021-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/jopat.v20i1.1
M. Aboh, M. Ekpo, F. Khalid-Salako, P. Oladosu
Urinary tract infections (UTI) a known public health problem is common in females. The objectives of this study were to assess consumers’ knowledge on possible contamination of sanitary pads, determine the quality of some commercial brands of sanitary pads and evaluate the effect of different storage conditions on their integrity. To assess consumers’ knowledge on possible contamination of sanitary pads, determine the quality of some commercial brands of sanitary pads and evaluate the effect of different storage conditions on their integrity. A cross-sectional analysis of 500 female respondents was done by a close ended, structured, interviewer dispensed inquiry form through stratified random sampling. Ten brands of sanitary pads were stored at conditions to simulate possible storage habits of consumers and at different time intervals (0, 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days) samples were assessed for total bacterial count (TBC) and total fungal count (TFC) via the pour plate method. Standard methods were used to isolate and identify pathogens. Results revealed that 69.4 % of respondents stored their pads in sealed enclosures, 11.8 % were not aware of the dangers of poor storage and 51.4 % agreed that poor storage could result in microbial contamination. The results on microbial burden revealed that none of the pads were contaminated at the beginning of the study (Day 0). The presence of microorganisms (B. subtilis, S. aureus and Mucor spp) were observed after 24h of storage, especially in samples with open packages and stored in open shelves, followed closely by those unsealed in enclosed environments. These microbial growths can therefore be attributed to the storage conditions of the sanitary pads. Sanitary pads can harbour pathogenic microorganisms; there is a need to properly store them and once opened use them within 14 days to prevent environmental contamination.
尿路感染(UTI)是一个已知的公共卫生问题,在女性中很常见。本研究的目的是评估消费者对卫生巾可能污染的知识,确定一些商业品牌卫生巾的质量,并评估不同储存条件对其完整性的影响。评估消费者对卫生巾可能受到污染的认知,确定一些商业品牌卫生巾的质量,并评估不同储存条件对其完整性的影响。对500名女性受访者进行了横断面分析,通过分层随机抽样,采用封闭式,结构化,采访者分配的问询表。在模拟消费者可能的储存习惯的条件下,对10个品牌的卫生巾进行储存,并在不同的时间间隔(0、1、7、14、21和28天),通过倒盘法评估样品的总细菌计数(TBC)和总真菌计数(TFC)。采用标准方法分离鉴定病原菌。结果显示,69.4%的受访者将卫生巾存放在密封的环境中,11.8%的人没有意识到不良储存的危险,51.4%的人同意不良储存可能导致微生物污染。微生物负荷结果显示,在研究开始时(第0天),卫生巾没有受到污染。储存24小时后,发现微生物(枯草芽孢杆菌、金黄色葡萄球菌和毛霉菌)的存在,特别是在开放包装和开放货架上储存的样品,其次是在封闭环境中未密封的样品。因此,这些微生物的生长可归因于卫生巾的储存条件。卫生巾可能藏有致病微生物;有必要妥善储存,一旦打开,在14天内使用,以防止环境污染。
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Editorial of phytomedicine and clinical therapeutics (issn: 2321-2748) 植物医学与临床治疗学编辑(issn: 2321-2748)
Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.36648/2321-2748.21.9.15
Vinay Kumar
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Classification and Bioactivity Prediction of Essential Oil-Producing Plants 精油植物分类及生物活性预测
Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.36648/2321-2748.21.9.36
K. Smith
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Application of Microfluidic Technology in Pharmaceutical Analysis 微流控技术在药物分析中的应用
Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.36648/2321-2748.21.9.33
Chilukuri Revathi Sreelekha, N. Sahoo
Microfluidic gadgets existing one-of-a-kind benefits for the development of effective medication provider bits, cell-free healthy protein synthesis systems, and also rapid strategies for straight drug testing. Contrasted to bulk approaches, by effectively controlling the geometries of the produced chip and the circulation rates of multiphase fluids, microfluidic modern technology makes it possible for the generation of very stable, consistent, mono dispersed particles with greater encapsulation performance. Given that the existing preclinical versions are inefficient drug displays for anticipating clinical outcomes, microfluidic systems might use a more rapid as well as affordable choice. The development of pharmaceutical logical methods represents one of the most significant aspects of medication growth. Recent advancements in micro fabrication and microfluidics can provide brand-new techniques for drug analysis, including medicine screening, active testing as well as the study of metabolic process. Microfluidic chip innovations, such as lab-on-a-chip innovation, three-dimensional (3D) cell society, organs-on-chip as well as bead methods, have actually all been created swiftly.
微流控小工具的存在对开发有效的药物提供位、无细胞健康的蛋白质合成系统以及直接药物测试的快速策略都有好处。与散装方法相比,通过有效控制所生产芯片的几何形状和多相流体的循环速率,微流体现代技术可以产生非常稳定,一致,单分散的颗粒,具有更好的封装性能。鉴于现有的临床前版本在预测临床结果方面效率低下,微流体系统可能会使用一种更快速、更实惠的选择。药物逻辑方法的发展是药物发展最重要的方面之一。微加工和微流体技术的最新进展为药物分析提供了全新的技术,包括药物筛选、主动检测以及代谢过程的研究。微流控芯片的创新,如芯片实验室创新、三维细胞社会、芯片器官以及头部方法,实际上都是迅速创造出来的。
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Editorial Note on Chlorophyll biosynthesis, crucial to life on Earth 叶绿素生物合成对地球上的生命至关重要
Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI: 10.36648/2321-2748.21.9.13
S. Michel
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