• The Radioprotective Potential of Beta-carotene and Lycopene on the Intestinal Mucosa of Adult Female Albino Mice (Mus musculus) 

  Sy, Arianne T.; Young, Cherrie P. (2000-04)

  Antioxidants, like beta-carotene and lycopene, offer protection against radiation. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of beta-carotene and lycopene as radioprotectants after administration of certain ...
• The Radiosensitivity of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fingerlings 

  Reyes, Michael Joseph T.; Velasco, Pia Victoria V. (2000-04)

  The Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), a very popular fish commercially in the Philippines, was studied to determine its radiosensitivity and to see its potential as a biological indicator in aquatic ecosystems. Nile ...
• The Effect of Varying Doses of Gamma Radiation on the Morphology of Phaseolus vulgaris L. var. pole Sitao in the M1 Generation 

  Escalante, Michael E.; Velasquez, Adrian G. (2000-03)

  Viable seeds of kidney-shaped beans var. pole sitao (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were obtained from the Bureau of Plant Industry in San Andres, Manila. 150 smooth, shiny, full-seeded seeds were chosen and these were later grouped ...
• The effect of Catharanthus roseus G. Don Leaf Extract on Hydrochlorothiazide-Induced Hyperglycemic Swiss Webster Mice 

  Echaluse, Jay S.I.; Embate, Jennifer V. (2000-03)

  The effect of Catharanthus roseus G. Don leaf extracts on Hydrochlorothiazide-induced hyperglycemic Swiss Webster Mice was studied. Thirty mice were divided into five groups corresponding to the following treatments: the ...
• Screening of Antimicrobial Factors of BK3 Isolate from an Indigenous Fermented Food Product (Burong Kanin) 

  Castillo, Digi Ann C.; Relucano, Edel VC. (2000-04)

  Twenty-eight strains of lactic acid bacteria from five fermented food samples namely: “burong kanin” (BK), “burong isda” (BI), “balao-balao” (BB), “longganisa” from Ilocos region (LI), and “longganisa” from Cavite (LC) ...
• The Molluscidal Effect of Jatropha Curcas Linn. and Tinospora Rumphii Boeri. Against the Golden Snail Pomacea Canaliculata Lamarck 

  Calatrava, Niña T.; Roque, Rose Anne C. (2000-04)

  The potential toxicity of the leaf extracts of Jatropha curcas Linn. and Tinospora rumphii Boerl. was assessed and compared in this study. Five concentrations (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 ppt) were used. Snail mortality was ...
• A Five-Year Review of the Socio-Demographic and Obstetrical Profile of Misoprostol-Induced Abortion Cases at the Philippine General Hospital (1995-1999) 

  Briones Jr, Gerardo M.; Co, Henri Cartier S. (2000-03)

  In the Philippines, the incidence of misoprostol induced abortions, as well as the adverse effects experienced by pregnant women, has not been determined accurately in view of the legal, ethical and moral sanctions against ...
• The Radioprotective Effects of Noni (Morinda Cltrifolia L.) Juice on the Bone Marrow of Irradiated Mus Musculus L. 

  Boquiren, Ryan Albert Leonard N.; Te Tan, Alvin E. (2000-03)

  The radioprotective effects of Noni Juice on the bone marrow of irradiated Mus musculus L. (7-week old IRC strain) was studied using the micronucleus test. Five mice were used for each of the six groups: negative and ...
• Exogenous Testosterone Mediates the Susceptibility Differences of Male and Female Mus Musculus to the Different Life Stages of Schistosoma Japonicum 

  Bilbao, Nordie Anne M.; Francisco, Anna Marie T. (2000-03)

  To determine if testosterone mediates susceptibility differences between male and female mice infected with Schistosoma japonicum, testosterone was either removed or exogenously applied in groups of BALB/C mice that ...
• The Apoptotic Effects of Human Milk & Carabao’s Milk on HeLa Cancer Cells 

  Bediones, Ma. Anna Sandra B.; Platon, Mark Paul G. (2000-03)

  By serendipity, researchers in Sweden found that breast (human) milk induced apoptosis in cancer cells and left healthy cells intact. Alpha-lactalbumin, isolated from the casein component of milk, was identified as ...
• Comparison of the Radioprotective Potential Between Tomato Sauce and Raw Tomato on the Intestinal Mucosa of Male Swiss Mice 

  Bautista, Alexis E.; Intal, Coney G. (2000-03)

  A comparison of the radioprotective potential on the intestinal mucosa of male Swiss mice was made between commercial tomato sauce and raw tomato. Twenty mice were used, and were divided into four groups with five mice ...
• Biosorption of Cu+2 ions from wastewater by chemically immobilized Rhizobium BJVr 12 cells and exopolysaccharides 

  Afaga, Arlene I.; Montinola, Merlind M. (2000-03)

  The biosorption efficiency of biotraps consisting of chemically immobilized Rhizobium BJVr 12 exopolysaccharides in adsorbing Cu+2 ions was studied. Preliminary screening using the solubility test revealed that the most ...
• A Preliminary Screening of the Molluscicidal Activity of Coleus Blumei Bentham, Pittosporum resinferum Hemsley AND Sanseviera sp. Thunberg ON Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi Moellendorff 

  Alavazo, Abner B.; Buno, Nerrisa Joan G. (2000-03)

  The molluscicidal activity of Coleus blumei Benth., Pittosporum resiniferum Hemsl. and Sanseviera sp. Thunberg against Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi Moell. was investigated using niclosamide as positive control. One ...
• Test for Antibody Production Elicited by Serine Protease from Schistosoma japonicum Eggs 

  Alcantara, Karen Kaye C.; Avecilla, Ma. Amparo Felisa B. (2000-03)

  This study aims to extract and purify serine protease from Schistosoma japonicum eggs via lon-exchange chromatography and to test the ability of the extracted enzyme to elicit antibody production in sensitized rabbits. ...
• The larvicidal effects of Padina Minor, Sargassum Cristaefolium, and Turninaria Ornata, extracts on Anopheles Flavirostris 

  Alzona, Lizbeth V.; Orig, Ma. Natalia (2000-03)

  Three seaweeds, Padina minor, Sargassum cristaefolium, and Turbinaria ornata were tested for their potential larvicidal properties against the Anopheles Sfavirostris mosquito. Results showed that Padina minor and ...
• The Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Growth and Gross Morphology of Zea mays, Linn. Seedlings 

  Martin, Ann Kristine Joy T.; Mendiola, Carlo Paulo T. (2000-03)

  The study was conducted with a descriptive experimental design in order to determine the effects of broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation on growth factors, seedling height, root length, chlorophyll content, organic ...
• Sargassum sp. As a Potential Cellulose Filler in Handmade Papermaking 

  Meghrajani, Chandra F.; Obico, Suzette D.R. (2000-03)

  In the Philippines, researches are being conducted to find alternative materials for papermaking. In this study, we made handmade paper containing varying concentrations of Sargassum and had its strength properties ...
• The Eefect of Herbivory on the Abundance of Shrubs in the St. Paul Subterranean River National Park, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines 

  Marcelo, Marc Gil D.L.; Ramirez, Mark Alain I. (2000-04)

  The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of herbivory on the abundance of shrubs in the rainforests of the St. Paul Subterranean River National Park in Puerto Princessa City, Palawan, Philippines. The ...
• Preliminary Screening of Philippine Seaweeds for In-vitro Antituberculosis Activity and Cytotoxicity 

  Minguito, Rhodesia A.; Selga, Kristine Kollette B. (2000-03)

  In response to the need for novel nontoxic therapeutics to combat tuberculosis (TB), the in-vitro antituberculosis activity and cytotoxicity of 15 Philippine seaweeds were examined. A colorimetric, microplate-based Alamar ...
• The Effects of Glo- Herbal on the Intestinal Crypt Viability of Mice after Whole- Body Irradiation 

  Agbayani, Christian Konstantin P.; Pontejos, Patricia Anne Z. (2002-03)

  Glo- Herbal is a locally manufactured food supplement that is made up of plant extracts. A number of people have claimed that the product has various healing properties. The objective of this study is to determine the ...

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