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Suitability of target region amplified polymorphism (TRAP) markers to discern genetic variability in sweet sorghum
BACKGROUND: Sweet sorghum is an emerging biofuel candidate crop with multiple benefits as a source of biomass energy. Increase of …
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A systematic revision of Capparaceae and Cleomaceae in Egypt: an evaluation of the generic delimitations of Capparis and Cleome using ecological and genetic diversity
BACKGROUND: The Capparaceae family is commonly recognized as a caper, while Cleomaceae represents one of small flowering family within the …
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Light/heat effects on RNA editing in chloroplast NADH-plastoquinone oxidoreductase subunit 2 (ndhB) gene of Calotropis (Calotropis procera)
BACKGROUND: RNA editing is common in terrestrial plants, especially in mitochondria and chloroplast. In the photosynthesis process, NAD dehydrogenase plays …
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In silico design and molecular docking study of CDK2 inhibitors with potent cytotoxic activity against HCT116 colorectal cancer cell line
Colorectal cancer is common to both sexes; third in terms of morbidity and second in terms of mortality, accounting for …
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In vitro propagation and DNA barcode analysis of the endangered Silene schimperiana in Saint Katherine protectorate
BACKGROUND: Anthropogenic activity, climate change, pollution, and exploitation of natural resources are some reasons that cause threatening of plant diversity. …
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ycf1-ndhF genes, the most promising plastid genomic barcode, sheds light on phylogeny at low taxonomic levels in Prunus persica
Chloroplast genome sequencing is becoming a valuable process for developing several DNA barcodes. At present, plastid DNA barcode for systematics …
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Genetic relationship study of some Vicia species by FISH and total seed storage protein patterns
BACKGROUND: Genus Vicia is a member of family Fabaceae and comprises 180 to 210 species. The most important species is …
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Cloning, nucleotide sequencing, and bioinformatics analyses of growth hormone mRNA of Assaf sheep and Boer goats reared in Egypt
Identification of molecular characterization of genes underlying livestock productive traits may allow applying advanced biotechnology techniques to improve animal productivity. …
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Physicochemical, enzymatic and molecular characterisation of the storage protein of aerial tuber, Dioscorea bulbifera Linn.
BACKGROUND: The storage protein of the aerial tuber of Dioscorea bulbifera was purified and its physicochemical, enzymatic and molecular properties …
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Effective multi-functional biotechnological applications of protease/keratinase enzyme produced by new Egyptian isolate (Laceyella sacchari YNDH)
Due to a multitude of industrial applications of keratinolytic proteases, their demands are increasing. The present investigation studied the production …
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Molecular identification, biomass, and biochemical composition of the marine chlorophyte Chlorella sp. MF1 isolated from Suez Bay
Background An Egyptian indigenous unicellular green microalga was isolated from the coastal water of Suez Bay (N 29.92°, E 32.473°), …
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Drug repurposing of nitazoxanide: can it be an effective therapy for COVID-19?
BACKGROUND: The current outbreak of pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) aggravates serious need for effective therapeutics. Over recent years, drug …
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Double lysis: an integrative time-saving method yielding high-quality RNA from strawberry
BACKGROUND: The isolation of high-quality RNA from strawberry leaves and fruits is notoriously cumbersome. Both tissues are extremely rich in …
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Production and characterization of volatile compounds and phytase from potentially probiotic yeasts isolated from traditional fermented cereal foods in Nigeria
Probiotic strains are incorporated into food substrates to contribute to fermentation process. The technological suitability of such strains to improve …
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Screening and optimization of indole-3-acetic acid production by Rhizobium sp. strain using response surface methodology
BACKGROUND: The production of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is an essential tool for rhizobacteria to stimulate and facilitate plant growth. For …
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Detection of polymorphism within leptin gene in Egyptian river buffalo and predict its effects on different molecular levels
BACKGROUND: Leptin (LEP) regulates the glucose homeostasis directly and centrally by the regulation of the insulin levels or indirectly by …
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In vitro propagation of Securidaca longipedunculata (Fresen) from shoot tip: an endangered medicinal plant
BACKGROUND: Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen is an indigenous medicinal plant in Africa that has an important place in both traditional and …
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Cryopreservation of shoot apices and callus cultures of globe artichoke using vitrification method
BACKGROUND: Cryogenic cooling became a crucial tool for the storage of heterozygous plants such as globe artichoke. This study was …
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Genetic diversity analysis of some Egyptian Origanum and Thymus species using AFLP markers
BACKGROUND: In the present investigation, two genera of family Labiatae (genus Origanum and genus Thymus including their available species in …
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Molecular analysis of genetic diversity in population of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn in Egypt
BACKGROUND: Silybum marianum L. Gaertn is a medicinal plant of unique pharmaceutical properties in the treatment of liver disorders and …