Nutrition carbonée et étude taxonomique de Bacillus megaterium et B. cereus

Ten of the 14 strains of Bacillus cereus studied were isolated from pasteurized soil samples by a new selective technique which consists of the use of anaerobic enrichment cultures in peptone medium containing 0.5% KNO3. The 19 strains of B. megaterium use the following 21 sources of carbon and energy: D-glucose, D-galactose, D-fructose, D-mannose, D-glucosamine, D-gluconate, D-ribose, sucrose, cellobiose, maltose, raffinose, D-mannitol, glycerol, glycerate, pyruvate, fumarate, trans-aconitate, DL-aspartate, asparagine, L-glutamate, and L-glutamine. The 14 strains of B. cereus use the following 11 compounds: D-glucose, D-fructose, D-mannose, D-glucosamine, D-ribose, maltose, trehalose, glycerol, acetate, pyruvate, and L-glutamine. The eight strains of B. cereus var. mycoides use the following nine compounds: D-glucose, salicin, D-ribose, cellobiose, maltose, trehalose, glycerol, acetate, and pyruvate. Numerical taxonomy based on 151 characters shows that the 41 strains form two distinct groups. Group A includes the 19 strains of B. magateriurn; group B includes the 14 strains of B. cereus and the 8 strains of B. cereus var. mycoides. The guanine + cytosine content of the DNA of each strain was determined. The following mean values were obtained: B. megaterium, 40.6% ± 0.8; B. cereus, 38% ± 0.9; B. cereus var. mycoides, 38.4% ± 1.1.

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Comparative Study of effectiveness of mobilization with movement (MWM) and End range mobilization (ERM) techniques in frozen shoulder

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2018.v04i04.22 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 519-522

Author(s):

Jeyakumar S ◽

Jagatheesan Alagesan ◽

T.S. Muthukumar

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Frozen Shoulder ◽

Type I ◽

Mean Values ◽

Functional Activities ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

Background: Frozen shoulder is disorder of the connective tissue that limits the normal Range of motion of the shoulder in diabetes, frozen shoulder is thought to be caused by changes to the collagen in the shoulder joint as a result of long term Hypoglycemia. Mobilization is a therapeutic movement of the joint. The goal is to restore normal joint motion and rhythm. The use of mobilization with movement for peripheral joints was developed by mulligan. This technique combines a sustained application of manual technique “gliding” force to the joint with concurrent physiologic motion of joint, either actively or passively. This study aims to find out the effects of mobilization with movement and end range mobilization in frozen shoulder in Type I diabetics. Materials and Methods: 30 subjects both male and female, suffering with shoulder pain and clinically diagnosed with frozen shoulder was recruited for the study and divided into two groups with 15 patients each based on convenient sampling method. Group A patients received mobilization with movement and Group B patients received end range mobilization for three weeks. The outcome measurements were SPADI, Functional hand to back scale, abduction range of motion using goniometer and VAS. Results: The mean values of all parameters showed significant differences in group A as compared to group B in terms of decreased pain, increased abduction range and other outcome measures. Conclusion: Based on the results it has been concluded that treating the type 1 diabetic patient with frozen shoulder, mobilization with movement exercise shows better results than end range mobilization in reducing pain and increase functional activities and mobility in frozen shoulder.

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Effects of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers

Biomedicine ◽

10.51248/.v40i3.31 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 377-380

Author(s):

K. Kamatchi ◽

B. Arun ◽

G. Tharani ◽

G. Yuvarani ◽

G. Vaishnavi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mean Value ◽

Terminal Segment ◽

Core Stability ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Age Group ◽

Mean Values ◽

Muscle Strengthening ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Swiss Ball

Introduction and Aim: Cricket is one of the most popular game in India played by men and women of all ages. Core stability is defined as the ability to control the position and movement of the trunk over the pelvis to allow optimum production, transfer and control of force and movement to the terminal segment. Major muscles involved are pelvic floor muscles, Transverse abdominis, multifidus, internal and external obliques, and rectus abdominis. Core is used to stabilize the thorax and the pelvis during dynamic movement. The study helps to compare the effectiveness of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on gaining core muscle strength. The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Swiss ball exercise and Pilates exercise on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers. Materials and Methods: The design of the study is comparative type. The study was carried out in faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute. The study sample of 30 male college cricketers between the age group of 18 to 25 years are included in the study. Individuals with associated neuromuscular conditions, any injuries to lower limbs and any spinal injuries have been excluded in the study. Swiss ball and Pilates mat are the materials used. Sphygmomanometer is the outcome measure.30 male individuals between the age group of 18 to 25 years were divided into two groups, group A and group B. Individuals in the group A (n=15) received the Swiss ball exercise and group B (n=15) received Pilates exercise for 4 session/ week for 6 weeks. Results: On comparing the mean values of group A and group B on double leg lowering test (DLLT), it shows significant decrease in the post test mean values but (group B- Pilates exercise) shows (30.60) which has the lower mean value is more effective than (group A- Swiss ball exercise) (46.80) at P ? 0.001. Hence, null hypothesis is rejected. Conclusion: The study concluded that both the group was effective but while comparing Pilates exercise showed the potential treatment option than swiss ball exercise. Hence, Pilates exercise was effective on core muscle strengthening in college cricketers. Keywords: Swiss ball; Pilates mat; core muscle; sphygmomanometer.

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Plantar Hyperhidrosis: The Efficacy of Iontophoresis with Tap water, Glycopyrronium Bromide and Indomethacin

International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences ◽

10.22376/ijpbs/lpr.2021.11.5.l11-19 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Senthilnathan Prof.Dr.C.V. ◽

Vaishnavi G. ◽

Keerthana G. ◽

NandhaKumar S. ◽

Kotteeswaran Prof.Dr.

Keyword(s):

Tap Water ◽

Psychological Trauma ◽

Mean Value ◽

The Body ◽

Negative Ion ◽

Unknown Etiology ◽

Mean Values ◽

Glycopyrronium Bromide ◽

Group A ◽

Group B

Hyperhidrosis is an excessive production of sweat more than the physiological amount necessary to maintain thermal homeostasis. Primary focal hyperhidrosis is a disorder of unknown etiology, causing excessive, bilateral, symmetrical sweating on the soles of the foot is called plantar hyperhidrosis. The condition results not only in physical impairment, but also interferes with professional and social life. Although not life-threatening, it is very uncomfortable and cause embarrassment and psychological trauma. Iontophoresis is a helpful method, which includes the presentation of particles into the body tissue through the skin. The essential principle is to place the ion particles under an electrode with the same charge, i.e. negative ion placed under cathode and positive ion placed under anode. This complete process is also known as “technique of ion transfer” into the body tissues by using electrical current as a driving force. It is a comparative study with pre and post intervention. 30 subjects with plantar hyperhidrosis were selected based on the inclusion criteria. The study duration was for about 4 weeks30 subjects of age group between 15 – 25 years with idiopathic plantar hyperhidrosis of both male and female subjects were included in this study. Subjects with cardiac and respiratory disorders, pregnant or lactating, any cuts, abrasions, eczema or infections on plantar aspect, metal implants like pacemakers, Hypersensitivity to the active substance were excluded. The subjects were divided into 3 group Group A treated with iontophoresis using tap water alone. Group B were treated with iontophoresis using tap water along with 3%-5% of anticholinergic drug, glycopyrronium bromide solution. Group C were treated with iontophoresis using tap water along with 1% of indomethacin (NSAID). The result of this study shows that there were significant changes in outcome measures. On comparing Mean values of Group A, Group B & Group C on Minor test (Starch - Iodine Test) tap Water along with Glycopyrronium Bromide (Group B) shows 1.60 which has the Lower Mean value is effective than Group A and Group C .On comparing Mean values of Group A, Group B & Group C on Visual Analog Scale score tap Water along with Glycopyrronium Bromide (Group B) shows 3.80 which has the Lower Mean value is effective than Group A and Group C. On comparing Mean values of Group A, Group B & Group C on Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale tap Water along with Glycopyrronium Bromide (Group B) shows 1.40 which has the Lower Mean value is effective than Group A and Group C. On comparing all the three groups, Group B shows better result than Group C and Group A in outcome measure. This study concluded that Tap water along with glycopyrronium bromide reduces the excessive sweating and decrease the sweating symptoms in subjects with plantar hyperhidrosis.

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The Effect of Gongronema Latifolum (Utazi) on Some Haematological Parameters of Rabbit

10.37191/mapsci-jccr-1(2)-014 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi

Keyword(s):

Mean Value ◽

Control Group ◽

Mean Values ◽

Platelet Counts ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B ◽

Differential White Blood Cell ◽

Group D ◽

Gongronema Latifolium

The hematological features of Gongronema latifolium, aqueous leaves extract was evaluated using standard methods. After 10 days of consecutive infusions into 9 experimental animals (rabbits). The rabbits were monitored and the following parameters determined; hemoglobin (HB), PCV, Platelet, WBC, Differential White Blood Cell. The Rabbits were grouped into 4, one consisting of control (group A), group B was fed with 0.5 mg/kg, group C with 1.0 mg/kg, and Group D with 1.5mg/kg of the aqueous extract of Gongronemalatifolium. The mean values obtained for hemoglobin estimation for the control group is 5.9 ± 4.1 g/dl, 9.1 ± 2.9 g/dl for group B 10.2 ± 1.8 g/dl for group C and 12.8 ± 0.1 g/dl for group D with no significant increase on the PCV estimation, the mean value for the control (group A) is 17.7 ± 12.3%, 27.3 ± 8.7% for group B, group C (30.6 ± 5.4%) and D (28.4 ± 0.3) show increase that statistically significant (p > 0.01). the platelet counts of group C (600 ± 0 x 109/L) and D(600 ± 0 x 109/L) show significant increase (p > 0.01) when compared with the control (600 ± 00). But the platelet value of group B (550 ± 50 x 109/L) shows no difference. No significant changes were observed in the White Blood Counts of the test groups B (3.5 ± 0.5 x 109/L), C (1.9 + 2.1 x 109/L) and D(3.6 ± 0.4) when compared with the control group (2.9 ± 1.9). The values obtained from the differential White Blood Counts (Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils and Monocytes) were not significant. Therefore, Gongronemalatifolium, when properly taken as a nutritional diet, causes beneficial changes on hemoglobin, packed cell volumes and platelet counts of consumers.

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Urinary excretion of glycated protein determined with a specific radioimmunoassay

Clinical Chemistry ◽

10.1093/clinchem/37.4.504 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 504-507 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Chizuko Ukita ◽

Mitsushige Nishikawa ◽

Akira Shouzu ◽

Mitsuo Inada

Keyword(s):

Urinary Excretion ◽

Normal Subjects ◽

Mean Values ◽

Specific Radioimmunoassay ◽

Glycated Protein ◽

Highly Sensitive ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

Abstract We developed a simple and highly sensitive RIA for glycated protein (GP), and used it to measure GP in serum and urine from 15 normal controls and 30 diabetics (14 with urinary excretion rate of albumin, Ualb less than 15 micrograms/min, group A; nine with 15 less than or equal to Ualb less than or equal to 150 micrograms/min, group B; and seven with Ualb greater than 150 micrograms/min, group C). The mean serum concentration of GP was above normal in all groups of diabetics, and the mean glycation ratios of serum protein (SGP) were higher in groups B and C than in normal subjects. Urinary concentrations of GP also were increased in groups B and C, although the glycation ratio of urinary protein (UGP) was decreased in group C. Consequently, the selectivity of urinary excretion of GP (UGP/SGP) was significantly decreased in group C. Moreover, there was a significant difference in the mean values of selectivity between groups of patients with various degrees of retinopathy. We suggest that measurements of serum and urinary GP are useful to evaluate the progression of diabetic complications.

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Numerical taxonomy of certain genera of Fungi Imperfecti and Ascomycotina

Canadian Journal of Botany ◽

10.1139/b78-244 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 56 (17) ◽

pp. 2031-2049 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Patrick E. Dabinett ◽

Angela M. Wellman

Keyword(s):

Numerical Taxonomy ◽

Species Group ◽

Numerical Classification ◽

Type Group ◽

Ordination Techniques ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

New Evidence ◽

Group D ◽

Fungi Imperfecti

Various clustering and ordination techniques are used on data collected from 88 cultures of Fungi Imperfecti and imperfect states of Ascomycotina to produce classifications. The data consist of 98 characters representing the morphology, conidium ontogeny, and physiology of the cultures. Although 23 genera are represented, emphasis is placed on Graphium sensu lato and Ceratocystis to which half the cultures belong. Seven groups which cluster consistently in all the techniques used are recognized, groups A to G. Group A contains species which have the annellidic type of conidiation, namely Trichurus. Scopulariopsis, Doratomyces, and Microascus. Group B contains the phialidic Chalara-type Ceratocystis species. Group C is characterized by the sympodial type of conidiation of the Sporothrix type and contains species from Petriella and Sporocybe. Group D contains an assortment of species which display the typical phialidic conidiogeny. Group E contains species from Ceratocystis and Graphium sensu lato which have holoblastic conidia with conidiogenous cells of the ramoconidium type. Group F is a loose cluster of species characterized by sympodial conidiation and contains species from Graphium sensu lato, Ceratocystis, and Verticicladiella. Group G contains species of Periconia which produce large conidia polyblastically. This numerical classification provides new evidence to support the classifications based on conidium ontogeny.

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Weight reduction improves immune system and inflammatory cytokines in obese asthmatic patients

African Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ahs.v20i2.44 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 897-902

Author(s):

Fadwah M Al-Sharif ◽

Shehab M Abd El-Kader ◽

Ziyad A Neamatallah ◽

Afnan M AlKhateeb

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Systemic Inflammation ◽

Weight Reduction ◽

Inflammation Markers ◽

Mean Values ◽

Asthmatic Patients ◽

Asthma Patients ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

Background: Activation of immunological and systemic inflammation markers are common in obesity and asthma. Objective: The target of this study was to assess impact of weight reduction on immunological and systemic inflammation markers in obese asthma patients. Material and methods: Eighty asthmatic patients of both sex; their age and body mass index (BMI) mean were 38.72 ± 7.14 year and 32.65 ± 3.18 Kg/m2 respectively. Exclusion criteria included smokers, infections, vaccinations, cancer, surgery, immune system disorders and medications that may influence immune system function as anti-inflammatory medications, analgesics and anti-depressant. All subjects were randomly enrolled in weight reduction group (group A) or control group (group B). Results: The main findings in the present study indicated that weight reducing program in group (A) was associated with significant reduction in the mean values of IL6, TNF-α, and IL8 in addition to significant increase in the mean values of CD4 and CD8 cell count . However, findings of group (B) showed no significant changes. Moreover, Comparison between both groups at the end of the study revealed significant differences. Conclusion: Weight reduction improved immunological and systemic inflammation markers in obese asthma patients. Keywords: Bronchial asthma; cytokines; obesity; immune system; weight reduction.

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Effectiveness of Pilates exercises on non-specific low back pain to determine pain and disability

Biomedicine ◽

10.51248/.v41i4.1361 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 825-829

Author(s):

P Manikandan ◽

G Mohan Kumar ◽

V Rajalaxmi ◽

C Priya ◽

G Yuvarani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Conventional Group ◽

Patient Specific ◽

Low Back ◽

Mean Values ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group A ◽

Group B

Introduction and Aim: Low back discomfort is one of the commonest musculoskeletal problems. The Pilates exercises are an approach to stretching and strengthening techniques and specifically train all the core muscles. The intend of the current study was to verify the influences of the Pilates exercises among pain and disability among patients with Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP). Materials and Methods: A 100 non-specific low back pain subjects were randomly selected for this experimental study. The study includes of non-specific LBP age group between 25 to 40 years, both male and female patients with pain and disability and this study excludes spinal fractures and Pregnant Women. The estimations were taken utilizing Visual Analogue scale (VAS), Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) and Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (MODQ). Subjects are allotted in two groups, Group A (Pilates group) receives Pilate’s exercise and Group B (conventional group) receives conventional exercise. Exercises were given for 3 times a week for 12 weeks and a regular follow up was done for every 4 weeks. Results: Group A (Pilates group) were found to be more effective than Group B (conventional group). It shows a highly significant difference in mean values at P ? 0.001. This implies that Pilates exercise is more beneficial in decreasing pain and functional disability. Conclusion: On comparing the mean values, Group A (Pilates group) showed significant improvement at the end of the study when compared with Group B (conventional group).

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SUPERSTITIOUS BEHAVIOR AMONG JUDO, TAEKWONDO AND BOXING PLAYERS

Physical Education of Students ◽

10.15561/20755279.2016.0208 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 50-59

Author(s):

Dureja Gaurav ◽

Singh Gagandeep

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

College Level ◽

Mean Values ◽

Superstitious Behavior ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

Group B ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Affiliated Colleges

Purpose: The present study was designed to measure superstitious behavior among Judo, Taekwondo and Boxing players. Material: Thirty (N=30) male inter-college level players with the age group of 19-25 years were selected through purposive sampling technique to act as subjects from affiliated colleges of Panjab University, Chandigarh. They were further divided into three groups: Group-A [Judo (n=10)], Group-B [Taekwondo (n=10)] and Group-C [Boxing (n=10)]. One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was applied to find out the differences among judo, taekwondo and boxing players. Where F values found significant, Least Significant Differences (LSD) Post-hoc test was applied to find out the direction and degree of difference. Results: The level of significance was set at 0.05. The result revealed significant differences among judo, taekwondo and boxing players on the sub parameters: clothing and appearance, preparation, team ritual and coach. However, no significant differences have been observed on the sub-parameters fetish, game/competition, prayer and parameter superstitious (Total). Conclusions: The obtained results showed significant differences on the sub-parameter Coach among Judo, Taekwondo and Boxing players. While calculating the mean values of entire groups, it has been observed that Boxing players demonstrate significantly better on the sub-parameter Coach. Therefore, it can be ascertained that Boxing players are more confident that coach bring a lucky charm to our game.

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XYLAZINE-KETAMINE ANAESTHESIA; COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN MALE AND FEMALE CANE RATS (THRYONOMYS SWINDERIANUS)

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i1.12140 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 52

Author(s):

Olatunji-akioye A ◽

Ojiaka H N ◽

Samuel E. S

Keyword(s):

Muscle Relaxation ◽

Mean Value ◽

Atropine Sulphate ◽

Male And Female ◽

Mean Values ◽

Ketamine Anaesthesia ◽

Body Weights ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

Objective: Domestication of the Cane rats is on-going globally and might replace the conventional rodents used in biomedical research in future. However, the paucity of information on adequate anaesthesia vis-a-vis xylazine-ketamine drug combination in the male and female Cane rats warranted this study.Methods: Six adult Cane rats {1.8±0.7 kg body weights (bwt.)} assigned into group A (Female) and group B (Male) of three rats each was used for the study. Each animal was premedicated with atropine sulphate (0.05 mg/kg bwt), and later administered xylazine (10 mg/kg bwt) and ketamine (100 mg/kg bwt) intramuscularly. Meanwhile, anaesthetic characteristics and physiologic indices of anaesthesia were monitored.Results: Results obtained showed that the physiologic indices; open eyelids, smooth induction and recovery, skeletal muscle relaxation and somatic analgesia were observed in all the animals, however, the anaesthetic indices; time to induction, time to standing, duration of analgesia and duration of recumbency showed marked sex variations. The mean values for the duration of analgesia and recumbency were significantly elevated (P<0.05) in group B as compared with group A. Similar trend was seen for time to standing, but, it was non-significant (P>005). However, time to induction mean value for group A was non-significantly increased (P>005) when compared with group B. The heart rate, respiratory rate and rectal temperature mean values decreased in both groups non-significantly (P>0.05).Conclusion: Conclusively, the xylazine-ketamine combination produced anaesthesia in Cane rat and the combination is more tolerated in the male Cane rats than the female Cane rats.

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