• Partial Purification and Characterization of Phenoloxidase in Coconut Beetle Larvae (Oryctes rhinoceros L.) 

  Umali, Janice; Yao, Jocelyn (2002-03)

  Coconut beetle larvae have a protein called phenoloxidase present in their hemolymph that is essential in arthropod immune response. Prior to characterization and isolation of an enzyme designing optimum assay conditions ...
• A Study on the Meristic and Morphometric Characteristics of Thailand Strain and GIFT Strain of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) 

  Veto, Rholine Gem Martin S.; Tismal, Daniel S. II (2002-02)

  Thirteen biometric characters were used to differentiate and compare the Thailand-strain and the GIFT-strain of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Meristic and morphometric data from 30 samples for each strain were ...
• Effects of Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors on the Radiation Response of Intestinal Crypt Cells in Male Mice 

  Dones, Rosa Angela SA.; Serna, Paulene-Ver A. (2002-03)

  The effects of varying doses of different types of Cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors on irradiated and nonirradiated murine intestinal crypt cells were investigated. Cell counts, supported by data from TUNEL assay ...
• The Radioprotective Effects of Glo-Herbal on the Bone Marrow of Irradiated Albino Mice (Mus musculus L.) 

  Dela Cruz, Aileen; Yuhico, Luke (2002-03)

  The radioprotective effect of Glo-Herbal was demonstrated using the micronucleus test. Four 7-week old mice (Mus musculus L.) were used for each of the six groups: negative control group, positive control group, 25%, ...
• Larvicidal Effects of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Crude Leaf Extract on the 3rd Instar Larvae of Musca domestica 

  Cruz, Christine Kimberly; Ngan, Jack Jason V. (2002-03)

  Larvicidal effects of crude extracts from Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) leaves was evaluated against the 3™ instar larvae of the common housefly, Musca domestica (Linnaeus). Various dilutions of the extract (0.1, ...
• The Effects of Light Exposure on Solanine Content of Detergent-Treated Potato Tubers (Solanum Tuberosum L.) 

  Cristobal, Catherine C.; Romero, Christian Neil F. (2002-04)

  Solanine is a toxic glycoalkaloid in potatoes most causes abundant in the peel. It green blotches (greening) on the skin of potatoes and large amounts are unsafe for consumption. The effects of forms of detergent (powder, ...
• Effect of Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) Fruit Extraction on Aspirin-Indued Gastric Ulcer in Male Swiss Albino Mice (Mus musculus) 

  Cadelina, Roscel April S.; San Diego, Katherine Ann J. (2002-03)

  Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) has been reported to have medicinal uses based on the traditions of folk medicine. This study examined the prophylactic and curative effects of Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) fruit extracts ...
• The Effect of Freeze-Dried and Irradiated Human Amnion on the Staphylococcal Load on Rat wounds 

  Cabral, Allan D.; Lim, Melanie R. (2002-03)

  The effect of freeze-drying and 25 Kgy of gamma radiation on the antibacterial action of fresh human amnions was determined by comparing the antibacterial effect of freeze-dried and irradiated human amnions on the ...
• Comparison of the Oil Biodegradative Capacity of Selected Microbial Strains 

  Calolot, Christine A.; Po, Jose Ricardo F. (2002-03)

  The oil biodegradative activities of four microbial strains were studied. These microbes were inoculated in test tube microcosms simulating marine oil spills. The test tube microcosms were set-up at different oil-inoculum ...
• Preliminary Screening of Water Fungi as Larvicidal Agents Against Aedes Aegypti (3rd Instar) 

  Espiritu, Antonette Joyce T.; Sicangco, Emmy Lou Suerte F. (2004-03)

  Species of Apodachlya, Lagenidium, Thraustotheca, Saprolegnia, Achlya, Dictyuchus and Aphanomyces belonging to Class Oomycetes and Monoblepharella, Allomyces and Coelomomyces of Class Chytridiomycetes were isolated, ...
• Lead- and Mercury-Uptake and Genetic Damage Detection in Pechay (Brassica rapa ssp. Pekinensis) Roots 

  Dy, Donna Marie U.; Lo, Tom Edward N. (2004-03)

  Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis seedlings were exposed to heavy metal (lead and mercury) stress to determine the effect of heavy metal uptake on root elongation and to detect if heavy metal uptake induces genetic damage ...
• 24-Hour Lymphocyte Culture Method: A Novel Way to Yield Metaphase Chromosomes 

  Domingo, Maynila E.; Tee, Rico Paolo G. (2004-03)

  The study aims to find a shorter incubation time and an alternative culture medium than the standard 96 hour lymphocyte culture method. Human umbilical cord blood was cultured for one, two, and three hours using RPMI ...
• Preliminary Determination of the Antimicrobial Activity of Manaoag Oil 

  Dela Cruz, Jasmine Valene M.; Mendoza, Reina D. (2004-03)

  Essential oils have long been studied for their antibacterial and antifungal properties. Manaoag oil is known among the locals of Pangasinan to have curative and antimicrobial effects. The oil was tested against Bacillus ...
• Effect of Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Inoculation on the Growth of Stylosanthes guianensis in Cadmium-Treated Soil 

  De Jesus, Jerissa L.; Jaurigue, Maryconi M. (2004-03)

  Effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) inoculation on the growth performance of mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal plants grown in cadmium-treated soil was investigated using Stylosanthes guianensis as host plant ...
• The Effect of Ginkgo biloba Extract EGb 761 Supplementation on the Blood and Hepatic Glucose Levels in Hyperglycemic Male Albino Rats 

  Datangel, Joanne P.B.; Santos, Suzanne V. (2004-03)

  The Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 is purported to improve brain function by increasing cerebral blood flow and increasing glucose utilization to the brain. The present study sought to provide evidence that EGb 761 ...
• Histological Abnormalities in the Gonads of Manila Catfish (Arius manilensis Cuv. And Val.) in Laguna De Bay 

  Carandang, Ralph Laurence A.; Magno, Ryan Veneracion P. (2004-03)

  Histological analysis of the gonads of 25 Manila catfish (Arius manilensis), an endemic fish thriving in the waters of Laguna de Bay, was performed. The female A. manilensis specimens revealed the presence of basophilic ...
• Effects of Rice Straw Compost and Nitrogen Levels on the Shoot Height of Rice (IR64) Seedlings 

  Brillante, Candice B.; Tayag, Charisse S. (2004-03-22)

  A field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of rice straw compost and nitrogen levels in the shoot height of IR64 seedlings (a semidwarf, high-yielding rice variety). The study adopted a 2 x 3 factorial ...
• A Basic Histological Study on the Effects of Ginkgo biloba Extract (EGb 731) on Alloxan Treated Rat Pancreas 

  Roque, Kristine D.; Zamora, Sheila Marie S. (2004-03)

  Alloxan is an organic chemical that reduces blood flow and inhibits cell division. A histological study was carried out to evaluate the effect of the Ginkgo biloba extract, EGb 761, on islet blood flow based on the numbers ...
• Comparative Study of the Leaf Morphology of Selected Species of Dendronium Swartz (Orchidaceae) 

  Samaniego, Albert Lawrence A. (2004-03)

  Sixty two species of the genus Dendrobium (Family Orchidaceae) were studied qualitatively and quantitatively based on their leaf morphological characters as basis for taxonomic classification within the genus. Results ...
• A Preliminary Study on the Chromosomal Effect on Prenatal Exposure of Albino Mice (Mus musculus Linn.) to Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) 

  Sayco, Jan Edward E.; Toledo, Willo Dave G. (2004-03)

  Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether is a volatile, colorless, organic chemical used as an alternative for lead in gasoline. To determine the effects of MTBE on chromosomes, 80 milligrams per kilogram body weight of MTBE was ...

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