Activity assay of neem products as pest antifeedant in agro-biodiversity

This study was performed to clarify the inhibitory effects of cycloheterophyllin on melanin synthesis. In order to elucidate the inhibitory effects of cycloheterophyllin on the B16F10 cell line, cell viability, messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expressions, tyrosinase activity assay, and melanin production assay were measured. The effects of cycloheterophyllin on tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1)/TYRP2/tyrosinase (TYR)/microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) mRNA expressions and melanin content were determined. Quantitative real-time RT-PCR showed that cycloheterophyllin decreased the mRNA expression level of TYRP1/TYRP2/TYR/MITF genes and melanin production contents than α-MSH-treated B16F10 cells. The tyrosinase activity assay revealed that cycloheterophyllin decreased the melanin production in the B16F10 cells. These data show that cycloheterophyllin increases the whitening effects in the B16F10 cells; thus, cycloheterophyllin is a potent ingredient for skin whitening. Thus, further research on the mechanism of action of cycloheterophyllin for the development of functional materials should be investigated.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIWELL ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY ASSAY FOR THE DETECTION OF BACTERIOCIN PRODUCTION BY LACTIC ACID BACTERIA

Journal of Rapid Methods & Automation in Microbiology ◽

10.1111/j.1745-4581.2008.00149.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 32-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

KAOUTAR YAAKOUBI ◽

NOREDDINE BENKERROUM ◽

FLORENT WIOROWSKI ◽

FRANÇOISE SANSON ◽

JULIEN HAYDERSAH ◽

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Keyword(s):

Lactic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽

Antagonistic Activity ◽

Bacteriocin Production ◽

Activity Assay

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Effects of sodium fluoride and Ocimum sanctum extract on the lifespan and climbing ability of Drosophila melanogaster

The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology ◽

10.1186/s41936-021-00229-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 82 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sidra Perveen ◽

Shalu Kumari ◽

Himali Raj ◽

Shahla Yasmin

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Drosophila Melanogaster ◽

Sodium Fluoride ◽

Ocimum Sanctum ◽

Activity Assay ◽

Lipid Peroxidation Assay ◽

Climbing Ability ◽

The Impact ◽

Sublethal Concentrations

Abstract Background Fluoride may induce oxidative stress and apoptosis. It may also lead to neurobehavioural defects including neuromuscular damage. The present study aimed to explore the effects of sub lethal concentrations of sodium fluoride (NaF) on the lifespan and climbing ability of Drosophila melanogaster. In total, 0.6 mg/L and 0.8 mg/L of NaF were selected as sublethal concentrations of NaF for the study. Lifespan was measured and climbing activity assay was performed. Results The study showed significant decrease in lifespan of flies treated with fluoride. With increasing age, significant reduction in climbing activity was observed in flies treated with sodium fluoride as compared to normal (control) flies. Flies treated with tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and NaF showed increase in lifespan and climbing activity as compared to those treated with NaF only. Lipid peroxidation assay showed significant increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) values in the flies treated with NaF as compared to control. The MDA values decreased significantly in flies treated with tulsi mixed with NaF. Conclusions The results indicate that exposure to sub lethal concentration of NaF may cause oxidative stress and affect the lifespan and climbing activity of D. melanogaster. Tulsi extract may help in reducing the impact of oxidative stress and toxicity caused by NaF.

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