IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The journal provides a common forum where all aspects of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences are presented. The journal invites original papers, review articles, technical reports and short communications containing new insight into any aspect Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences that are not published or not being considered for publication elsewhere.
Oxygen is highly reactive atom that is capable of becoming part
of potentially damaging molecule commonly called “free radical.”
Free radicals are capable of attacking cells of the body, causing
them to lose their structure and function.
Free radicals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of at
least 50 diseases.
Free radial formation is controlled naturally by various compounds
known as antioxidants.
It is when the ability of antioxidant is limited that this damage can
become cumulative and debilitating.
Following criteria should be considered while selecting an antioxidant.
It should be able to produce desire redox reaction.
It should be physiologically and chemically compatible.
It should be physiologically inert.
It should be non-toxic both in the reduced and oxidized forms.
It should be effective in low concentration.
It should provide prolonged stability to the formulation.
Anti microbial activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of roots and leaves...SriramNagarajan19
Murraya koenigii, family Rutaceae, commonly known as Curry leaf plant is a highly valued plant for its medicinal value and characteristic aroma.The plant shows varied pharmacological activities like antimicrobial, antifungal,hypoglycemic,antiobese,antipyretic,hepatoprotective etc., The plant is a rich source of carbazole alkaloids containing mahanimbine as a major alkaloidal constituent in its major proportion which was proved by mayer’s alkaloidal test. The aqueous and ethanolic extracts of roots and leaves of the plant were screened for antimicrobial activity for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli.The antimicrobial activity was tested by diffusion assay method in which cup plate method was chosen. The study shows that aqueous and ethanolic root and leaf extracts possess remarkable antimicrobial activity when compared with standard cephalosporin. Thus,Murraya Koenigii shows tremendous antimicrobial activity with root and leaf extracts.
Soxhlet extraction is a continuous process of extraction with a hot organic solvent. Typically, Soxhlet extraction is used when the desired compound has a limited solubility in a solvent, and the impurity is insoluble in that solvent.
Soxhlet extraction is a continuous process of extraction with a hot organic solvent.
Typically, Soxhlet extraction is used when the desired compound has a limited solubility in a solvent, and the impurity is insoluble in that solvent.
In this slide contains sample preparation in LC-MS and need of sample preparation.
Presented by : P. Pavan kalyan. (Department of pharmaceutical analysis)
RIPER, anantpur.
The bioactive phytochemicals in Gouania longipetala was determined using GCMS analysis. The
extract was prepared using Soxhlet`s extraction method and concentrated at 35oC in hot air oven. GCMS
analyzes phytochemicals in plant by demonstrating the structures of the chemical compounds in it. The gas
chromatogram showed the presence of eight phytochemicals. The molecular mass of the phytochemicals were
established based on the molecular ion in the mass spectra. Identification of the phytochemicals was based on
comparison with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) database. The identified
phytochemicals with their peak area percentages are 11,14-octadecadienoic acid (1.72%), Hexadecanoic acid
also known as Palmitic acid (19.86%), 9,11-octadecadienoic acid (1.33%), 9,12,15-Octadecatrien-1-ol (2.92%),
9-Octadecenoic acid (56.40%), Ethyl palmitate (9.42%), 17-carboxyheptadec-9-en-1-ylium (1.70%) and
Glutaric acid, isobutyl 2-nitrophenyl ester (6.65%). These identified compounds exhibited the following
bioactivities; inhibition of uric acid, urine acidifiers, amino acid decarboxylase activity, arachidonic acid
inhibitor, oligosaccharide provider, decrease endothelial leukocyte and platelet adhesion . Gouania longipetala
therefore contain active phytochemicals that may be beneficial in pharmacognosy. We recommend further work
to be done on its isolation and synthesis.
Oxygen is highly reactive atom that is capable of becoming part
of potentially damaging molecule commonly called “free radical.”
Free radicals are capable of attacking cells of the body, causing
them to lose their structure and function.
Free radicals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of at
least 50 diseases.
Free radial formation is controlled naturally by various compounds
known as antioxidants.
It is when the ability of antioxidant is limited that this damage can
become cumulative and debilitating.
Following criteria should be considered while selecting an antioxidant.
It should be able to produce desire redox reaction.
It should be physiologically and chemically compatible.
It should be physiologically inert.
It should be non-toxic both in the reduced and oxidized forms.
It should be effective in low concentration.
It should provide prolonged stability to the formulation.
Anti microbial activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of roots and leaves...SriramNagarajan19
Murraya koenigii, family Rutaceae, commonly known as Curry leaf plant is a highly valued plant for its medicinal value and characteristic aroma.The plant shows varied pharmacological activities like antimicrobial, antifungal,hypoglycemic,antiobese,antipyretic,hepatoprotective etc., The plant is a rich source of carbazole alkaloids containing mahanimbine as a major alkaloidal constituent in its major proportion which was proved by mayer’s alkaloidal test. The aqueous and ethanolic extracts of roots and leaves of the plant were screened for antimicrobial activity for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli.The antimicrobial activity was tested by diffusion assay method in which cup plate method was chosen. The study shows that aqueous and ethanolic root and leaf extracts possess remarkable antimicrobial activity when compared with standard cephalosporin. Thus,Murraya Koenigii shows tremendous antimicrobial activity with root and leaf extracts.
Soxhlet extraction is a continuous process of extraction with a hot organic solvent. Typically, Soxhlet extraction is used when the desired compound has a limited solubility in a solvent, and the impurity is insoluble in that solvent.
Soxhlet extraction is a continuous process of extraction with a hot organic solvent.
Typically, Soxhlet extraction is used when the desired compound has a limited solubility in a solvent, and the impurity is insoluble in that solvent.
In this slide contains sample preparation in LC-MS and need of sample preparation.
Presented by : P. Pavan kalyan. (Department of pharmaceutical analysis)
RIPER, anantpur.
Similar to GC-MS analysis of phytocomponents in Vernonia amygdalina.Del leaves and its contractile potential in mammary tissue in female albino Wistar rats
The bioactive phytochemicals in Gouania longipetala was determined using GCMS analysis. The
extract was prepared using Soxhlet`s extraction method and concentrated at 35oC in hot air oven. GCMS
analyzes phytochemicals in plant by demonstrating the structures of the chemical compounds in it. The gas
chromatogram showed the presence of eight phytochemicals. The molecular mass of the phytochemicals were
established based on the molecular ion in the mass spectra. Identification of the phytochemicals was based on
comparison with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) database. The identified
phytochemicals with their peak area percentages are 11,14-octadecadienoic acid (1.72%), Hexadecanoic acid
also known as Palmitic acid (19.86%), 9,11-octadecadienoic acid (1.33%), 9,12,15-Octadecatrien-1-ol (2.92%),
9-Octadecenoic acid (56.40%), Ethyl palmitate (9.42%), 17-carboxyheptadec-9-en-1-ylium (1.70%) and
Glutaric acid, isobutyl 2-nitrophenyl ester (6.65%). These identified compounds exhibited the following
bioactivities; inhibition of uric acid, urine acidifiers, amino acid decarboxylase activity, arachidonic acid
inhibitor, oligosaccharide provider, decrease endothelial leukocyte and platelet adhesion . Gouania longipetala
therefore contain active phytochemicals that may be beneficial in pharmacognosy. We recommend further work
to be done on its isolation and synthesis.
Phytocomponents in methanolic extract of Euphorbia hirta, leaf was studied using GC MS
analysis. Ten compounds were identified from the extract. The major chemical constituents were Niacin or
Nicotinic acid [Peak area: 31.70% ; RT: 22.718;Mol formula:C6H5NO2],S-methyl-L-cysteine [Peak area:
18.88%; RT: 21.794; Mol formula:C4H9NO2S], Methyl 1,4-methylpentadecanoate [Peak area :11.22% ; RT:
19.326; Mol formula:C17H34O2], 2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid [Peak area: 5.16%; RT: 21.682; Mol
formula:C3H7NO2S], 4-amino-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid [Peak area: 4.02%; RT: 23.118; Mol formula:C4H5NO3].
The bioactive compounds in the methanol leaf extract of Euphorbia hirta, exhibited phytopharmacological
significance and hence could be beneficial for therapeutic use against some health challenges.
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Comprehensive study on pharmacognostic, physico and phytochemical evaluation ...Uploadworld
Terminalia arjuna Roxb. (Family-Combretaceae) is commonly known as Arjun tree and valued for its medicinal uses. In the present investigation, the detailed pharmacognostic study of T. arjuna stem bark (TASB) is carried out to lay down the standards which could be useful in forthcoming experimental studies.
GC/MS analysis and In-vitro Antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Uloth...IOSRJPBS
The determination of phytochemical constituents, total phenol, flavonoid contents and antioxidant assays of methanol extract of Ulothrix flacca and its main constituent dimethyl sulfone was studied. The mass spectra of the compounds were matched with the NIST library. The GC-MS analysis of methanol extracts of Ulothrix flacca showed sixteen peaks. Of all the sixteen chemical compounds revealed from the GC-MS analysis of Ulothrix flacca, Dimethyl Sulfone (C2H6O2S) (RT-8.9), 4-Bromobenzoic Acid, 2-Chlorophenyl Ester (C13H8BrClO2) (RT-12.642), Tetradecanoic Acid, 10,13-Dimethyl-, Methyl Ester (C17H34O2) (RT-18.669) are the three major components. The methanol extracts of Ulothrix flacca possess phenolic and flavonoid content of (5.74 ± 0.45mg Gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g Wt, and 12.58 ± 1.52mg quercetin eq/g wt) respectively. Antioxidant activity was determined using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) free radical, for evaluating free radicle scavenging activity, ABTS radical cation scavenging activity, Ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, Phosphomolybdenum assay and Metal chelating activity using BHT, Rutin and Quercetin. The highest radicle scavenging activity was shown by dimethyl sulfone (15.156mg/ml), which is higher than the BHT and Rutin. In vitro antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of Ulothrix flacca and Dimethyl sulfone showed an increase with increasing concentration indicating positive association with the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of the extract, which could be considered for future applications in medicine, dietary supplements ,cosmetics or food industries.
Preliminary phytochemical studies and evaluation of Antipyretic property of t...researchplantsciences
Purpose-The root of Ritchiea longipedicellata was claimed to have anti pyretic, analgesic and antimicrobial properties. The people of Idemili area in Anambra State of Nigeria use the decoction of it to treat wounds, running stomach, aches and pains as well as fever. It is to this backdrop that this investigation was carried out to ascertain the veracity of the claim.
Methodology-The root of Ritchiea longipedicellata was collected and dried at ambient temperature. It was pulverized into powder. 500 gm of the powdered drug was placed into a two litre beaker containing one litre of methanol. It was allowed to stand with occasional shaking for 48 h. The content was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated using rotary evaporator. The extract contains the following secondary metabolites-alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins and glycosides. The antipyretic activity was investigated using brewer’s yeast to induce pyrexia.
Result -The root of Ritchiea longipedicellata exhibited significant (p<0.05) antipyretic effect at 600 mg/kg from 1 h to 4 h and at 3 h to 4 h at 300 mg/kg compared with the control.
Conclusion-The claim of Idemili people of Anambra State Nigeria on the use of Ritchiea longipedicellata appears to be obvious in line with the results of the investigation.
Article Citation:
Chinedu Fred Anowi, Ezugwu CO, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL.
Preliminary Phytochemical Studies and Evaluation of Antipyretic Property of the Methanol Extract of the Rootbark of Ritchiea longipedicellata Gilg (capparidaceae)
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2013) 2(2): 192-195.
Full Text:
http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0048.pdf
Fatty Acid Pattern and Alkaloids of Echium RauwolfiiEditor IJCATR
The GC/MS analysis of hexane extract revealed the presence of palmitic acid as saturated fatty acid (1.05%), versus oleic
acid (2.18%), linoleic acid (1.13%), cis-8,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid (2.12%) as unsaturated fatty acids. On the other hand, CH2Cl2
extract contained palmitic acid methyl ester (3.55%), and methyl isostearate (1.17%) as saturated fatty acids, versus linoleic acid
methyl ester (3.57%) and linolenic acid methyl ester (10.01%) as unsaturated fatty acids. The GC/MS analysis of the alkaloid-rich
fraction indicated the presence of the pyrazolidine alkaloids petranine (2.97%), 7-angeloyl-9-(2-methylbutyryl) retronecine (4.22%), 7-
angeloylretronecine (0.59%) and 9-angeloylretronecine (0.47%).
The butanol extract showed the heights DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50 = 14.3 μg),. while ethyl acetate extract was very weak
in activity (IC50 = 432.3 μg) and no activity with hexane and methylene chloride extract.
The antimicrobial potentials of E. rauwolfii extracts were examined. The inhibition of the fungi species by ethyl acetate extract exert
was comparable to Amphotericin B. The inhibition zone of the butanol extract against Streptococcus pneumonia was comparable to
Ampicillin, against Pseudomonas aeruginosa was comparable to Gentamicin and Escherichia coli was comparable to Gentamicin.
The cytotoxicity against HePG-2 of ethyl acetate extract and butanol extract were “very strong”, and that of hexane extract and
methylene chloride extract were “moderate”, against MCF-7 of ethyl acetate extract and butanol extract were “strong”, that of
methylene chloride extract was “moderate”, and that of hexane extract was “weak” and against HCT-116 of butanol extract was “very
strong”, of ethyl acetate extract was“strong”, of methylene chloride extract and hexane extract were “moderate”.
Fatty Acid Pattern and Alkaloids of Echium RauwolfiiEditor IJCATR
The GC/MS analysis of hexane extract revealed the presence of palmitic acid as saturated fatty acid (1.05%), versus oleic acid (2.18%), linoleic acid (1.13%), cis-8,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid (2.12%) as unsaturated fatty acids. On the other hand, CH2Cl2 extract contained palmitic acid methyl ester (3.55%), and methyl isostearate (1.17%) as saturated fatty acids, versus linoleic acid methyl ester (3.57%) and linolenic acid methyl ester (10.01%) as unsaturated fatty acids. The GC/MS analysis of the alkaloid-rich fraction indicated the presence of the pyrazolidine alkaloids petranine (2.97%), 7-angeloyl-9-(2-methylbutyryl) retronecine (4.22%), 7-angeloylretronecine (0.59%) and 9-angeloylretronecine (0.47%).
The butanol extract showed the heights DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50 = 14.3 µg),. while ethyl acetate extract was very weak in activity (IC50 = 432.3 µg) and no activity with hexane and methylene chloride extract.
The antimicrobial potentials of E. rauwolfii extracts were examined. The inhibition of the fungi species by ethyl acetate extract exert was comparable to Amphotericin B. The inhibition zone of the butanol extract against Streptococcus pneumonia was comparable to Ampicillin, against Pseudomonas aeruginosa was comparable to Gentamicin and Escherichia coli was comparable to Gentamicin.
The cytotoxicity against HePG-2 of ethyl acetate extract and butanol extract were “very strong”, and that of hexane extract and methylene chloride extract were “moderate”, against MCF-7 of ethyl acetate extract and butanol extract were “strong”, that of methylene chloride extract was “moderate”, and that of hexane extract was “weak” and against HCT-116 of butanol extract was “very strong”, of ethyl acetate extract was“strong”, of methylene chloride extract and hexane extract were “moderate”.
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ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF ALGERIAN POPULUS NIGRA L. BUDS EX...bioejjournal
In organic extracts, tanins, flavonoïds, coumarins, alkaloids and terpenoïds were the principals secondary
metabolites identified from the flower buds of black poplar. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of
extracts were tested using agar-well diffusion method and micro-well determination of MIC assay against
eleven bacteria and two Candida species. It was found that extracts of black poplar buds exhibit
antibacterial and anticandidal activities with agar disk diffusion (7 to 43mm) and MIC methods (MIC=
90.33 µg/ml against several strains of bacteria and MIC=45.16 µg/ml against Candida albicans). The
antioxidant effect of hydroalcoholic extract was evaluated using DPPH and FRAP assays. It was showed
good and similar activity than ascorbic acid and BHA by DPPH method: IC50= 220µg/mL for
hydroethanol extract.
ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF ALGERIAN POPULUS NIGRA L. BUDS EX...bioejjournal
This study is part of a goal to investigate chemical composition, antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant
activities of the flower buds extracts from the Algerian Polulus nigra L., which were collected from Djarifet
- mansourah at Tlemcen city in the West Northern of Algeria.
In organic extracts, tanins, flavonoïds, coumarins, alkaloids and terpenoïds were the principals secondary
metabolites identified from the flower buds of black poplar. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of
extracts were tested using agar-well diffusion method and micro-well determination of MIC assay against
eleven bacteria and two Candida species. It was found that extracts of black poplar buds exhibit
antibacterial and anticandidal activities with agar disk diffusion (7 to 43mm) and MIC methods (MIC=
90.33 µg/ml against several strains of bacteria and MIC=45.16 µg/ml against Candida albicans). The
antioxidant effect of hydroalcoholic extract was evaluated using DPPH and FRAP assays. It was showed
good and similar activity than ascorbic acid and BHA by DPPH method: IC50= 220µg/mL for
hydroethanol extract.
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spanning 0.4−0.9µm) and novel JWST images with 14 filters spanning 0.8−5µm, including 7 mediumband filters, and reaching total exposure times of up to 46 hours per filter. We combine all our data
at > 2.3µm to construct an ultradeep image, reaching as deep as ≈ 31.4 AB mag in the stack and
30.3-31.0 AB mag (5σ, r = 0.1” circular aperture) in individual filters. We measure photometric
redshifts and use robust selection criteria to identify a sample of eight galaxy candidates at redshifts
z = 11.5 − 15. These objects show compact half-light radii of R1/2 ∼ 50 − 200pc, stellar masses of
M⋆ ∼ 107−108M⊙, and star-formation rates of SFR ∼ 0.1−1 M⊙ yr−1
. Our search finds no candidates
at 15 < z < 20, placing upper limits at these redshifts. We develop a forward modeling approach to
infer the properties of the evolving luminosity function without binning in redshift or luminosity that
marginalizes over the photometric redshift uncertainty of our candidate galaxies and incorporates the
impact of non-detections. We find a z = 12 luminosity function in good agreement with prior results,
and that the luminosity function normalization and UV luminosity density decline by a factor of ∼ 2.5
from z = 12 to z = 14. We discuss the possible implications of our results in the context of theoretical
models for evolution of the dark matter halo mass function.
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
Deep Behavioral Phenotyping in Systems Neuroscience for Functional Atlasing a...Ana Luísa Pinho
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides means to characterize brain activations in response to behavior. However, cognitive neuroscience has been limited to group-level effects referring to the performance of specific tasks. To obtain the functional profile of elementary cognitive mechanisms, the combination of brain responses to many tasks is required. Yet, to date, both structural atlases and parcellation-based activations do not fully account for cognitive function and still present several limitations. Further, they do not adapt overall to individual characteristics. In this talk, I will give an account of deep-behavioral phenotyping strategies, namely data-driven methods in large task-fMRI datasets, to optimize functional brain-data collection and improve inference of effects-of-interest related to mental processes. Key to this approach is the employment of fast multi-functional paradigms rich on features that can be well parametrized and, consequently, facilitate the creation of psycho-physiological constructs to be modelled with imaging data. Particular emphasis will be given to music stimuli when studying high-order cognitive mechanisms, due to their ecological nature and quality to enable complex behavior compounded by discrete entities. I will also discuss how deep-behavioral phenotyping and individualized models applied to neuroimaging data can better account for the subject-specific organization of domain-general cognitive systems in the human brain. Finally, the accumulation of functional brain signatures brings the possibility to clarify relationships among tasks and create a univocal link between brain systems and mental functions through: (1) the development of ontologies proposing an organization of cognitive processes; and (2) brain-network taxonomies describing functional specialization. To this end, tools to improve commensurability in cognitive science are necessary, such as public repositories, ontology-based platforms and automated meta-analysis tools. I will thus discuss some brain-atlasing resources currently under development, and their applicability in cognitive as well as clinical neuroscience.
Lateral Ventricles.pdf very easy good diagrams comprehensive
GC-MS analysis of phytocomponents in Vernonia amygdalina.Del leaves and its contractile potential in mammary tissue in female albino Wistar rats
1. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS)
e-ISSN: 2319-2380, p-ISSN: 2319-2372. Volume 8, Issue 11 Ver. I (Nov. 2015), PP 25-30
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GC-MS analysis of phytocomponents in Vernonia amygdalina.Del
leaves and its contractile potential in mammary tissue in female
albino Wistar rats
K.K..Igwe,1
* P..N. Okafor 2
. I..I.Ijeh 3
.
1
Departmemt of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture,Umudike, NIGERIA.
2
Departmemt of Biochemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, NIGERIA.
3
Departmemt of Biochemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, NIGERIA.
Abstract: The aim of the research is to analyse the phytocomponent in the contractile fraction of Vernonia
amygdalina on mammary tissue using GC-MS analysis.The present research, extract for leaf of Vernonia
amygdalina was screened for contractile potential by standard test procedures and this study was further
extended by fractionation and analyzing the potent bioactive compounds in the ethanolic extract fraction of
Vernonia amygdalina leaves using GC-Ms analysis. Using physiograph mammary tissue contractile amplitudes
were determined at 0.25 mg/ml, 0.3 mg/ml, 0.7 mg/ml, 1.0mg/ml, 1.25mg/ml and 1.5mg/ml for the different
fractions. Fraction F5 had the best contractile response on isolated mammary tissue in the presence of agonist
ACh. F5 was selected for characterization by GCMS analysis.In the quantitative phytochemical
characterization using various extracts of the plant, it was found that most of the biologically active
phytochemicals were present in the ethanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina leaves. Gas Chromatography-
Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) of F5 revealed the presence of eleven bioactive compounds which includes, 3, 5-
bis 1, 1 dimethylethyl (Phenol) ; Tetradecanoic acid ; 1, 2-epoxyhexadecane(Oxirane);Methylhexadecanoate
(Palmitic acid) ; Hexadecanoic acid (Eicosanoic acid); 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid (Linoleic acid); 3, 7-
dimethyldodecan-1-ol (Phytol); 6-octadecenoic acid(Oleic acid); octadecanoic acid(Stearic acid); Cholest-5, 3-
ol, 5-acetate (Cholestane) and 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid (Di-n-octyl phthalate).Results confirmed the
presence of contractile potent compounds in the leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina.
Key Word: Vernonia amygdalina, GC-MS, Phytocomponents, Mammary tissue.
I. Introduction
Vernonia amygdalina is a shrub or small tree usually branched near the base, 2-10 m high, bark rough
with dense black streaks and grows under a range of ecological zone in Africa. It belongs to the family
compositae 1
. Vernonia amygdalina has the common name “bitter leaf” and is used mainly in soup making in
the tropics. Vernonia amygdalina has long history of use in ethnomedicine as a digestive tonic, appetizer, and
febrifuge and also as an anti-parasitic agent 2
. It is also used in obstetrics, gynaecology and in the management
of diabetes 2
the composition of the vegetable, Vernonia amygdalina has been shown to effect uterine
contraction 3, 4
. It sesquiterpene lactones and stigmastane type steriodal glycoside are believed to be cytotoxic to
cancer cells 5
. The bitter taste is due to anti-nutritional factors like saponins, tannins and glycosides 6
. It contains
18% protein, 8.5% fibre in a dry matter and a good composition of macroelements and microelements 7
Phytochemical screening is of importance in identifying new source of therapeutically and industrially
valuable compound having medical significance from natural product. The present research was carried out to
determine the possible phytochemical components from crude fraction of Vernonia amygdalina responsible for
contraction using GC-MS analysis. Recently interest for characterization of organic compounds from plants has
increased therefore it is important to screen and isolate the bioactive compounds, evaluate the bioactive potential
and characterize them by GC-MS analysis.
II. Materials And Methods
2.1 Plant materials
The fresh leaves of Vernonia amygdalina was harvested from University Farm, Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. The plant sample was identified by Prof M. C. Dike at the
taxonomy section, Forestry Department of the University. Voucher specimen was deposited at the Department
of Vet Pharmacology and Biochemistry Herbarium of the University.
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2.2 Preparation of Plant Extract
The plant materials (leave) of Vernonia amygdalina was collected and was air dried on the laboratory
bench for 10 days. The dried leaves were milled and ground into coarse powder using Wiley machine (model 5
USA) at the National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike. The coarse powder plant materials was dried and
stored in air tight bottle for chemical analysis. The powdered plant sample, 300 g was soaked in 2000 ml of
ethanol for 24 hours, thereafter it was filtered using Whatmann No 1 filter paper of 185 mm size. The ethanolic
extract was concentrated using rotary evaporator. From the 300 g powdered leaves 25 g crude extract was
obtained then freeze dried in a lyophilizer (Vacuubrad, GM BH Germany)
2.3 Solvent fractionation
For the in vitro test, 12 g of the crude extract was fractionated by means of column chromatography by
using silica gel of size 0.05 - 0.25 (50 -200 mesh size) as stationary phase while a gradient solvent system
comprising of petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol was used as the mobile phase. Fractions were collected
and examined by thin layer chromatography. Fractions having similar compounds were pooled together using
their Rf values.
From the 12 g of crude extract, 1.4 g, 2.2 g, 2. 4 g, 1.8 g, 3.5 g, 0.7 g, of F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 and F6 respectively
were obtained.
2.4 Screening extract fraction for bioactivity
The different fractions were subjected to in vitro contractile screening to provide preliminary
observations necessary to elect the plant extract with the best contractile potential for further investigation.
Fractions F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 and F6, were subjected to in vitro contractile experiment using mammary tissue on
physiograph to find fraction with the best contractile response in the presence of agonist acetylcholine (ACh).
The amplitude of contraction of each fraction was recorded. The crude extract fraction F5 of Vernonia
amygdalina was screened as the fraction with the best contractile activity.
2.5 Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina.
The characterization of the Phytochemical in the F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina (fraction with the
best contractile potential) was done at the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT)
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Zaria using GC-MS QP2010 Plus (Shimadzu, Japan). The
identification of the phytochemicals in the sample was carried out using a QP2010 gas chromatography with
Thermal Desorption System, TD 20 coupled with Mass Spectroscopy (Shimadzu). The ionization voltage was
70eV. Gas Chromatography was conducted in the temperature programming mode with a Restek column (0.25
mm, 60 m, XTI-5).The initial column temperature was 80o
C for 1min, and then increased linearly at 70o
C min-1
to 220o
C, held for 3 min followed by linear increased temperature 10o
C min-1
to 290o
C for 10 min. The
temperature of the injection port was 290o
C and the GC-MS interface was maintained at 290o
C .The sample was
introduced via an all-glass injector working in the split mode, with helium carrier gas low rate of 1.2 ml min-1
.
The identification of compounds was accomplished by comparison of retention time and fragmentation pattern,
as well as with mass spectra of the GC-MS.
2.6 Identification of Phytocomponents
The identification of the components in the contractile fraction (F5) of Vernonia amygdalina was
achieved by the comparing their retention indices and mass spectra fragmentation pattern with those stored in
the GC-MS computer Library in National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT) and also with
published literature. NIST 08. LIB 8
; WILEY 8. LIB 9
; PESTE 1-3. LIB and FA-ME. LIB. Library sources were
matching the identified components from the plant material. The name, molecular weight and structure of
compounds in the contractile fraction of Vernonia amygdalina were ascertained.
III. Result And Discussion
3.1 Results
3.1.1 Result of in vitro of rat mammary tissue exposed to different fractions of Vernonia amygdalina.
The result of the screening of the different fractions of Vernonia amygdalina F1, F2,F3, F4, F5, and F6
for the peak mammary tissue contractile activity revealed that F5 had the highest amplitude of contraction
among the other fractions when compared to the control acetylcholine figure-1. At 0.25 mg/ml, 0.5 mg/ml, 0.75
mg/ml, 1.0 mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml and 1.5 mg/ml, the amplitude of contraction was 28 mm, 30 mm, 35 mm, 38
mm, 40 mm and 43 mm respectively, as compared to acetylcholine, 30 mm, 31 mm, 38 mm, 40 mm, 45 mm and
48mm. F5 was therefore selected for further study on the phytochemicals involved in mammary tissue
contraction.
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Figure- 1.Shows contractile amplitude of different fractions of Vernonia amygdalina on rat mammary tissue at
0.25 mg/ml, 0.5 mg/ml, 0.75 mg/ml, 1.0 mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml and 1.5 mg/ml, compared to the control agonist,
acetylcholine.
3.12 Result of GC-MS chromatogram and identification of phytocomponents in the F5 fraction of
Vernonia amygdalina
GC-MS Chromatogram of F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina revealed eleven peaks Figure.2 showing
that eleven different phytocompounds were present.
The name and molecular weight of the compounds in F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina is shown in
Table 1. Activities and nature of Phyto-components identified in F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina by GC-
MS analysis is shown in Table 2.The structure of compounds in F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina is shown in
Figure.3.
Figure -2. GC-MS chromatogram of the ethanol extract of contractile fraction of Vernonia amygdalina
Table-1. GC-MS Analysis of F5 Fraction of Vernonia amygdalina
S/N Retention Time
(RT)
Molecular Weight Name of Compound
1. 14.242 206 3, 5-bis 1, 1 dimethylethyl (Phenol)
2. 17.808 228 Tetradecanoic acid
3. 18.417 240 1, 2-epoxyhexadecane(Oxirane)
4. 19.442 270 Methylhexadecanoate (Palmitic acid)
5. 20.142 242 Hexadecanoic acid (Eicosanoic acid)
6. 21.800 294 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid (Linoleic acid)
7. 22.133 296 3, 7-dimethyldodecan-1-ol (Phytol)
8. 22.850 282 6-octadecenoic acid(Oleic acid)
9. 23.217 284 octadecanoic acid(Stearic acid)
10. 28.117 386 Cholest-5, 3-ol, 5-acetate (Cholestane)
11. 28.350 390 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid (Di-n-octyl phthalate)
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O H
C H 3
C H 3
C H 3
CH 3
C H 3
C H 3
p h e n o l - 3 ,5 - b is (1 ,1 -d im e th y le th y l
O
OH
C H 3
te tra d e ca n o ic a cid
O
C H 2
+
(o x ira n -2 -y l)h e p ta -2 ,4 ,6 -trie n -1 -y liu m
CH 3 O
O
C H 3
m e th y lh e xa d e c a n o a te
(m e th y le s te r o f p a lm itic a c id )
O
OH
C H 3
hex adecanoic acid
CH 3
O
O
C H 3
9 ,1 2 -o c ta d e c a n o ic a c id (lin o le ric a c id )
OH
CH 3
CH 3
H
CH 3
3,7-dim ethyldodecan-1-ol
CH 3
O H
O
6 - o c ta d e c e n o ic a c id
O
O H
C H 3
O cta d e ca n o ic a cid (ste a ric a cid )
C H 3
OH
C H 3
C H 3CH 3
CH 3
C h o le s t- 5 - e n - 3 - o l ( c h o le s te r o l b a s e )
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O
O
O
O
C H 2
C H 3
1 ,2 -B e n z e n e d iis o o c ty l e s te r
Figure-3. Shows the structure of compounds identified in contractile fraction of Vernonia amygdalina by GC-
MS analysis
Table-2 shows activities of phyto-components identified in F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina by GC-MS
analysis
RT Name of Compound Compound Nature Activity
14.242 Phenol 3, 5-bis (1, 1
dimethylethyl)
an organic compound in which an
–OH group is attached to a
carbon atom as part of aromatic
carbon ring system
* antiseptic and disinfectant properties * phenolic antioxidant
food additives BHA (butylated hydroxyl anisole) and BHT
(butylated hydroxyl tuolene)
* flavorant and antibacterial properties * ingredient in
mouth wash formulation
* Phenol ring bind ERα and ERβ receptor sites
17.808 Tetra decanoic acid Oxygenated terpenoid
18.417 Oxirane (1,2-
epoxyhexadecane)
* well known as preservative in food, drugs and cosmetics;
* antifungal against dermatophytes; anti-tumor, analgesic,
antibacterial, anti-inflammatory; anticoagulant properties; reduces
liver damage; effective in killing cancer cells and treating
rheumatoid arthritis
19.442 Palmitic acid
(Hexadecanoic acid)
a saturated fatty acid that is the
major fat in meat and dairy
products
* Lubricant, Antiandrogenic, Flavor, Hemolytic, Antioxidant,
Hypocholestrolemic Nematicide, Pesticide, 5-Alpha reductase
inhibitor.
20.142 Pentadecanoic acid and
Eicosanoic acid
the saturated fatty acid with a 20-
carbon chain
* it is as a minor constituent of peanut oil (1.1%-1.7%) and corn
oil (3%)
* used for the production of detergents, Photographic materials and
lubricants.
21.800 9,12-octadecadienoic acid
(Linoleic acid)
22.133 Phytol acyclic diterpene alcohol * can be used as a precursor for the manufacture of synthetic forms
of Vitamin E and vitamin K1.
* Antimicrobial, anticancer, anti inflamatory, diuretic.
22.850 Oleic acid fatty acid ester formed (9-
octadecenoic acid)
* used as a solvent for pharmaceutical drug by the condensation of
preparations involving lipophilic substances oleic acid and ethanol
such as steroids.
* used as a lubricant and a plasticizer
* has been identified as a primer pheromone in Honeybees.
* it is used by compounding pharmacies as a vehicle for
intramuscular drug delivery, in some cases to prepare the daily
doses of progesterone in support of pregnancy.
23.217 Stearic acid (octadecanoic
acid)
C18 Molecule fatty acid * vehicle for fat soluble vitamins as – A D E and K
28.117 Cholestane-3,5-diol,5-acetate
(3beta,5alpha)
C17 molecule lipid which on
hydrolysis produces fatty acid and
glycerol
* Precursor for various classes of steroid hormones in plants.
* Binds estrogenα (ERα) and Estrogenβ (ERβ) receptor sites.
28.350 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic
acid: Acid-Plasticizer
an aromatic dicarboxlic * Antimicrobial, Antifouling
28.350 Di-n-octyl phthalate:
Acid-Plasticizer compound
an aromatic dicarboxlic * Antimicrobial, Antifouling
Source: Duke’s phytochemical and ethno- botanical database
3.2 DISCUSSION
Plants have been an important source of medicine. They are source of many potential drugs mainly on
traditional remedies such as herbs used as popular folk medicines 10
. It has been shown that in vitro screening
methods could provide preliminary observations necessary to elect crude plants extracts with potentially useful
properties for further chemical and pharmacological investigation 11
. There is an increasing interest in the
phytochemicals compounds which could be relevant to nutrition and their role in health and decrease 7, 12
. The
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combination of ideal separation techniques, Gas Chromatography (GC) with the best identification technique,
Mass Spectrometry (MS) has made GC-MS an ideal technique for quantitative and qualitative analysis for
volatile and semi-volatile compounds 13
. The aim of the present research is to determine the organic compounds
in Vernonia amygdalina and to confirm the phytochemicals present in the plant extract that contracted the
uterus. Phytochemicals have been found to have a wide range of activity which helps in protection against
disease like cancer and other chronic disease 14
. In this research the GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of
eleven compounds from the ethanol leaf extract fraction of Vernonia amygdalina. These phytocomponents
synergistically caused contraction in the mammary tissue.
IV. Conclusion
The result confirmed the presence of contractile active compounds in the leaf extract of Vernonia
amygdalina. These biologically active phytochemicals were present in the ethanol extract of the plant. The
presence of various bioactive compounds in F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina justifies the use of the plant
fraction for milk letdown at puerperium.
From the result it is concluded that F5 fraction of Vernonia amygdalina contain various active
compounds, which may have synergistically caused the myoepithelial cells of the mammary tissue to contract.
Acknowledgement
I acknowledge with thanks, the grant from STEP-B-IOT project that made it possible for the
experimental works to be completed. I appreciate also with thanks the research supports from EUNISELL.
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