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Protein Interaction Pathway
Original Article Anti-diarrheal Activity of Caffeine: A Modulatory Effect with Loperamide and through 6FH5 (PIK3CG) Protein Interaction Pathway Farhana Faria1, Shardar Mohammad Hafiz Hassan1, Rajib Hossain1, Mahmuda Akter Mukta1, Md. Ashiqur Rahman Chowdhury2, Muhammad Torequl Islam1,* 1Department of Pharmacy, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Dhaka, BANGLADESH. 2Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong, Chittagonj, BANGLADESH. ABSTRACT Background: Caffeine (CAF) is known for its central nervous system stimulatory effect. Although, CAF use in diarrhea, especially in Runner's diarrhea is still controversial, but it has been reported that dark tea containing CAF has anti-diarrheal effect on Sennae- mediated diarrhea in mice. Aim: To evaluate the anti-diarrheal effect of CAF and its modulatory effects on the standard anti-diarrheal drug loperamide (LOP), an opioid receptor agonist. Materials and Methods: CAF (15 mg/kg, i.p.) with or without LOP (3 mg/kg, p.o.) was administered to the Swiss mice (Mus musculus) previously treated with castor oil. Additionally, an in silico study was also performed to see the possible anti-diarrheal mechanism of CAF and LOP. Results: CAF increased the latent period, while decreasing the diarrheal defecation during the observation period (4 hr) in the test animals. Interestingly, CAF co-treated with the LOP exhibited a prominent anti-diarrheal effect in comparison to the negative control, CAF and LOP groups. Further, in silico study suggests that CAF have the most binding affinity with the 6FH5 (PIK3CG) protein (-8.22 KJ/mol) of adenosine receptor, while LOP with the μ-opioid receptor. Conclusion: CAF showed significant anti-diarrheal effect as well as strengthen the anti-diarrheal effect of LOP in castor oil-induced diarrheal mice. -
Environmental Impact Assessment of the Preparatory Study on the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line 5 from Vatara to Hemayetpur)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PREPARATORY STUDY ON THE DHAKA MASS RAPID TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (LINE 5 FROM VATARA TO HEMAYETPUR) Final Report August 2017 Prepared for Prepared by Joint Venture of Joint Venture of ALMEC Corporation KS Consultants Ltd. And Oriental Consultants Global Co,, Ltd., EQMS Consulting Limited Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., and Katahira & Engineering International ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PREPARATORY STUDY ON THE DHAKA MASS RAPID TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (LINE 5 FROM VATARA TO HEMAYETPUR) AUGUST 2017 PREPARED FOR: Joint Venture of ALMEC Corporation Oriental Consultants Global Co,, Ltd., Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., and Katahira & Engineering International PREPARED BY: Joint Venture of KS Consultants Ltd. And EQMS Consulting Limited Environmental Impact Assessment of the Preparatory Study on the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line 5 from Vatara to Hemayetpur) Table of Content Table of Content .................................................................................................................... i List of Table .......................................................................................................................... vi List of Figure ....................................................................................................................... viii List of Annex ......................................................................................................................... x Abbreviation ......................................................................................................................... -
Bangladesh Development Bibliography List of Publications from 2000 – 2005 (As of January 16, 2012)
Bangladesh Development Bibliography List of publications from 2000 – 2005 (as of January 16, 2012) Aaby, Peter; Abbas Bhuiya; Lutfun Nahar; Kim Knudsen; Andres de Francisco; and Michael Strong (2003) The survival benefit of measles immunization may not be explained entirely by the prevention of measles disease: a community study from rural Bangladesh ; International Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 32, No. 1 (February), pp. 106-115. Abbasi, Kamran (2002) Health policy in action: the World Bank in South Asia; Brighton, UK: University of Sussex, Institute of Development Studies (IDS). Abdalla, Amr; A. N. M. Raisuddin; and Suleiman Hussein with the assistance of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (2004) Bangladesh Educational Assessment - Pre-primary and Primary Madrasah Education in Bangladesh ; Washington, DC, USA: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for Basic Education and Policy Support (BEPS) Activity (Contract No. HNE-I-00-00-00038-00) (June). Abdullah, Abu (2001) The Bangladesh Economy in the Year 2000: Achievements and Failures; In: Abu Abdullah (ed.) Bangladesh Economy 2000: Selected issues (Dhaka: Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS)), pp. xv-xxix. Abdullah, Abu (ed.) (2001) Bangladesh Economy 2000: Selected Issues; Dhaka, Bangladesh: University Press Ltd. and Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies. Abdullah, Abu A. (2000) Social Change and ‘Modernisation‘; In: Rounaq Jahan (ed.) Bangladesh: Promise and Performance (London, UK: Zed Books; and Dhaka, Bangladesh: The University Press), Chapter 5. Abdullah, Mohammad (ed.) (2004) Technologies on Livestock and Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation in SAARC Countries; Dhaka, Bangladesh: SAARC Agricultural Information Centre (SAIC). Abdullah, S. T.; Mullineux, A. W.; Fielding, A.; and W. Spanjers (2004) Intra-household resource allocation and bargaining power of the women using micro-credit in Bangladesh; Birmingham, UK: University of Birmingham, Department of Economics Discussion Paper, No. -
Homestead Plant Biodiversity in the South- Western Coastal Zone Of
Final Report CF # 13/07 Homestead Plant Biodiversity in the South- Western Coastal Zone of Bangladesh: Way Forward to Identification, Utilization and Conservation By M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Principal Investigator M Atikulla, Ph D Student Department of Botany Jahangirnagar University and Md Giashuddin Miah, Co-Investigator Department of Agroforestry and Environment Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University This study was carried out with the support of the National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme July 2009 1 This study was financed under the Research Grants Scheme (RGS) of the National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP). The purpose of the RGS was to assist in improving research and dialogue within civil society so as to inform and enrich the implementation of the National Food Policy. The NFPCSP is being implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Food Planning and Monitoring Unit (FPMU), Ministry of Food and Disaster Management with the financial support of EC and USAID. The designation and presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO nor of the NFPCSP, Government of Bangladesh, EC or USAID and reflects the sole opinions and views of the authors who are fully responsible for the contents, findings and recommendations of this report. 0 Acknowledgement First of all I would like to express my gratitude to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Head Office for the approval of the project as well as for allocation fund. I thank the EC and USAID for their financial support to carry out the study. -
Evaluation of Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn.) As an Alternative Crop for Phyto-Remediation by Warner Steve Orozco Oband
Evaluation of Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) as an Alternative Crop for Phyto-remediation by Warner Steve Orozco Obando A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Auburn University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Auburn, Alabama May 6, 2012 Keywords: Aquaponics, Heavy Metals, Constructed Wetlands, CWs Copyright 2012 by Warner Orozco Obando Approved by Kenneth M. Tilt, Chair, Professor of Horticulture Floyd M. Woods, Co-chair, Associate Professor of Horticulture Fenny Dane, Professor of Horticulture J. Raymond Kessler, Professor of Horticulture Jeff L. Sibley, Professor of Horticulture Wheeler G. Foshee III, Associate Professor of Horticulture Abstract Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, offers a wide diversity of uses as ornamental, edible and medicinal plant. An opportunity for growing lotus as a crop in Alabama also has the potential for phyto-remediation. Lotus was evaluated for remediation of trace elements focusing on manganese (Mn), organic compounds targeting s-metolachlor and filtering aquaculture waste water. Lotus was evaluated for filtering trace elements by establishing a base line for tissue composition and evaluating lotus capacity to grow in solutions with high levels of Mn (0, 5, 10, 15, or 50 mg/L). Increasing Mn concentrations in solution induced a linear increase in lotus Mn leaf concentrations. Hyper-accumulation of Al and Fe was detected in the rhizomes, while Na hyper-accumulated in the petioles, all without visible signs of toxicity. Mn treatments applied to lotus affected chlorophyll content. For example, chlorophyll a content increased linearly over time while chlorophyll b decreased. Radical scavenging activity (DPPH) did not change over time but correlated with total phenols content, showing a linear decrease after 6 weeks of treatment. -
American Lotus
American Lotus Nelumbo lutea seagrant.psu.edu Species at a Glance The American lotus is an aquatic perennial plant with large round leaves, luminescent yellow flowers, and distinctive cone-shaped seed pods. The name American lotus means “sacred bean” after the seed pods, which today, are popular in dried floral arrangements. Historically, early Native Americans regarded the American lotus as a sacred plant with mystical powers, and used its large rhizomes for medicinal purposes. Unfortunately, this fast-growing species is also a strong colonizer that can quickly dominate and negatively impact a water body. Species Description The American lotus is an emergent, aquatic perennial with distinct leaves, flowers, and seed pods that make it easy to identify. The leaves are large, circular, and can be found either floating on the water’s surface, or elevated several Photo courtesy of inches above the water on long stiff stalks. The undersides Ron Thomas, of the leaves may be slightly hairy and the stem attaches Bioimages to the center of the leaf. While it may be confused with water lilies, the circular leaves of American lotus do not Photo courtesy of bendingtree, have slits in them. The flowers are large and luminescent inaturalist.org yellow growing up to 20cm (8 in) wide and containing many petals. The seed pods of American lotus are large, AMERICAN LOTUS cone-shaped, and contain many large brown seeds. Nelumbo lutea Native & Introduced Ranges While it’s considered native to eastern and central North America from Maine to Wisconsin and southward from Florida to Texas, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has listed the American lotus as a non-native and invasive species. -
Water Lilies As Emerging Models for Darwin's Abominable Mystery
OPEN Citation: Horticulture Research (2017) 4, 17051; doi:10.1038/hortres.2017.51 www.nature.com/hortres REVIEW ARTICLE Water lilies as emerging models for Darwin’s abominable mystery Fei Chen1, Xing Liu1, Cuiwei Yu2, Yuchu Chen2, Haibao Tang1 and Liangsheng Zhang1 Water lilies are not only highly favored aquatic ornamental plants with cultural and economic importance but they also occupy a critical evolutionary space that is crucial for understanding the origin and early evolutionary trajectory of flowering plants. The birth and rapid radiation of flowering plants has interested many scientists and was considered ‘an abominable mystery’ by Charles Darwin. In searching for the angiosperm evolutionary origin and its underlying mechanisms, the genome of Amborella has shed some light on the molecular features of one of the basal angiosperm lineages; however, little is known regarding the genetics and genomics of another basal angiosperm lineage, namely, the water lily. In this study, we reviewed current molecular research and note that water lily research has entered the genomic era. We propose that the genome of the water lily is critical for studying the contentious relationship of basal angiosperms and Darwin’s ‘abominable mystery’. Four pantropical water lilies, especially the recently sequenced Nymphaea colorata, have characteristics such as small size, rapid growth rate and numerous seeds and can act as the best model for understanding the origin of angiosperms. The water lily genome is also valuable for revealing the genetics of ornamental traits and will largely accelerate the molecular breeding of water lilies. Horticulture Research (2017) 4, 17051; doi:10.1038/hortres.2017.51; Published online 4 October 2017 INTRODUCTION Ondinea, and Victoria.4,5 Floral organs differ greatly among each Ornamentals, cultural symbols and economic value family in the order Nymphaeales. -
Part 7. Cabombaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Nelumbonaceae, and Ceratophyllaceae
kTION BULLETIN 527 M arch v 1984 U Owl •21 luatic Vascular Plants of New England: Part 7. Cabombaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Nelumbonaceae, and Ceratophyllaceae by C. B. Hellquist and G. E. Crow NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03824 ISSN: 0077-8338 University of New Hampshire Library' kTION BULLETIN 527 March, 1984 IU juatic Vascular Plants of New England: Part 7. Cabombaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Nelumbonaceae, and Ceratophyllaceae by C. B. Hellquist and G. E. Crow NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03824 5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We wish to thank Edward G. Voss, Carroll E. Wood, and Donald H. Les for their helpful comments on the manuscript. We are also grateful to the curators of the following herbaria for use of their collections: BRU, CONN, CUW, GH, HNH, KIRI, MASS, MAINE, NASC, NCBS, NHA, NEBC, VT, YU. A special thanks is extended to Pamela Bruns Brayton who prepared the illustrations. Permission to redraw some figures from Fassett's Manual of Aquatic Plants used in Figure 7 was kindly provided by the University of Wisconsin Press. This work is a result of research sponsored by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. The NHAES reserves the right to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, the work for Government purposes notwithstanding notice of copyright. Copyright £ 1984 by the University of New Hampshire. No part of this work may be reproduced in any manner without permission from the authors and the University of New Hampshire. Programs of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station are open to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. -
Phylogenetic Analyses of Cretaceous Fossils Related to Chloranthaceae and Their Evolutionary Implications
UC Davis UC Davis Previously Published Works Title Phylogenetic Analyses of Cretaceous Fossils Related to Chloranthaceae and their Evolutionary Implications Permalink https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0d58r5r0 Journal Botanical Review, 84(2) ISSN 0006-8101 Authors Doyle, JA Endress, PK Publication Date 2018-06-01 DOI 10.1007/s12229-018-9197-6 Peer reviewed eScholarship.org Powered by the California Digital Library University of California Phylogenetic Analyses of Cretaceous Fossils Related to Chloranthaceae and their Evolutionary Implications James A. Doyle & Peter K. Endress The Botanical Review ISSN 0006-8101 Volume 84 Number 2 Bot. Rev. (2018) 84:156-202 DOI 10.1007/s12229-018-9197-6 1 23 Your article is protected by copyright and all rights are held exclusively by The New York Botanical Garden. This e-offprint is for personal use only and shall not be self- archived in electronic repositories. If you wish to self-archive your article, please use the accepted manuscript version for posting on your own website. You may further deposit the accepted manuscript version in any repository, provided it is only made publicly available 12 months after official publication or later and provided acknowledgement is given to the original source of publication and a link is inserted to the published article on Springer's website. The link must be accompanied by the following text: "The final publication is available at link.springer.com”. 1 23 Author's personal copy Bot. Rev. (2018) 84:156–202 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12229-018-9197-6 Phylogenetic Analyses of Cretaceous Fossils Related to Chloranthaceae and their Evolutionary Implications James A. -
Dhaka City Urban Resilience Project
Dhaka Urban Resilience Project Dhaka City Urban Resilience Project Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Revised Inception Report 2019, JUNE Dhaka Urban Resilience Project © Cover photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain, “Arial view of the Korail slum in Dhaka” https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/BANGLADESH-DAILYLIFE--RC1E181EBE20.html “If humanity fails to counter the climate change in Bangladesh, it will also fail elsewhere!” SEA Team Dhaka Urban Resilience Project TABLE OF CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................5 II ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATION ANALYSIS OF DHAKA CITY.................12 III REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF 2007 SEA REPORT..................................70 IV STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS.............................................................................74 V SWOT ANALYSIS.................................................................................................94 REFERENCES...........................................................................................................99 APPENDICES...............................................................................................................I 1 Dhaka Urban Resilience Project List of Tables Table 1.1 SEA Working Plan.....................................................................................................................................10 Table 2.1 Land Use Composition...............................................................................................................................21 -
Wetland Plants of the Townsville − Burdekin
WETLAND PLANTS OF THE TOWNSVILLE − BURDEKIN Dr Greg Calvert & Laurence Liessmann (RPS Group, Townsville) For Lower Burdekin Landcare Association Incorporated (LBLCA) Working in the local community to achieve sustainable land use THIS PUBLICATION WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF: Burdekin Shire Council Calvert, Greg Liessmann, Laurence Wetland Plants of the Townsville–Burdekin Flood Plain ISBN 978-0-9925807-0-4 First published 2014 by Lower Burdekin Landcare Association Incorporated (LBLCA) PO Box 1280, Ayr, Qld, 4807 Graphic Design by Megan MacKinnon (Clever Tangent) Printed by Lotsa Printing, Townsville © Lower Burdekin Landcare Association Inc. Copyright protects this publication. Except for purposes permitted under the Copyright Act, reproduction by whatever means is prohibited without prior permission of LBLCA All photographs copyright Greg Calvert Please reference as: Calvert G., Liessmann L. (2014) Wetland Plants of the Townsville–Burdekin Flood Plain. Lower Burdekin Landcare Association Inc., Ayr. The Queensland Wetlands Program supports projects and activities that result in long-term benefits to the sustainable management, wise use and protection of wetlands in Queensland. The tools developed by the Program help wetlands landholders, managers and decision makers in government and industry. The Queensland Wetlands Program is currently funded by the Queensland Government. Disclaimer: This document has been prepared with all due diligence and care, based on the best available information at the time of publication. The authors and funding bodies hold no responsibility for any errors or omissions within this document. Any decisions made by other parties based on this document are solely the responsibility of those parties. Information contained in this document is from a number of sources and, as such, does not necessarily represent government or departmental policy. -
Nymphaeaceae – Water-Lily Family
NYMPHAEACEAE – WATER-LILY FAMILY Plant: herbs, aquatic, mostly perennial Stem: juices sometimes milky, with rhizomes Root: Leaves: simple, standing above water or floating or sometimes submersed, alternate, long petioles that attached to bottom of leaf (peltate) Flowers: perfect; solitary, floating or above water level, pedicels long from rhizomes, 3 sepals (4-5+); 3 petals to many; stamens 3 to many; ovary superior to inferior, many ovules Fruit: follicle, berry or nutlet (sometimes in pockets in receptacle) Other: Dicotyledons Group Genera: 6+ genera; locally Nuphar (pond lily); Nymphaea (water lily) WARNING – family descriptions are only a layman’s guide and should not be used as definitive NYMPHAEACEAE – WATER-LILY FAMILY Yellow Pond-Lily [Bullhead Water-Lily; Spatterdock; Cow Lily]; Nuphar lutea (L.) Sm. ssp. Advena (Aiton) Kartesz & Gandhi American White [Magnolia] Water-Lily; Nymphaea odorata Ait. Yellow Pond-Lily [Bullhead Water-Lily; USDA Spatterdock; Cow Lily] Nuphar lutea (L.) Sm. ssp. advena (Aiton) Kartesz & Gandhi Nymphaeaceae (Water-Lily Family) Pokagon State Park, Steuben County, Indiana Notes: aquatic plant; flower yellow (usually 6 sepals), petals small; leaves large to 25+ cm, V-shaped notch at back of leaf blade, floating or above water level; petioles round; summer to early fall [V Max Brown, 2006] American White [Magnolia; USDA Sweet Scented; Fragrant] Water-Lily Nymphaea odorata Ait. Nymphaeaceae (Water-Lily Family) Maumee Bay State Park, Lucas County, Ohio Notes: aquatic plant; many sepaled flower, usually white (rarely rose colored) with yellow centers, 10+ stigmas; leaf up to 30+ cm diameter: summer to early fall [V Max Brown, 2006].