61141Screening and characterization of paclitaxel-producing fungus Talaromyces wortmannii WQF18 isolated from Cephalotaxus mannii Hook.f.
Cephalotaxus mannii Hook. f. is a rare evergreen conifer native listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, which is utilized for leukemia treatment. Although endophytic fungi from C. mannii was reported before, their cytotoxic property has not been revealed yet. In the present study, a total of 7 endophytic fungi were isolated from C. mannii collected in Ha Giang province, Vietnam, among which the isolate WQF18 was active against 5 tested pathogens with inhibition zones ranging from 18.0 ± 0.7 to 25.0 ± 0.4 mm.
61142Screening bile salt hydrolase activity of Lactobacillus isolated from Vietnamese human origins
In this study, Lactobacillus plantarum VFE-04, L. rhamnosus VFE-08, and L. plantarum VFE-14, had been isolated from Vietnamese healthy adults, were able to deconjugate glycodeoxycholate (GDC) on MRS plates and MRS broth supplemented with GDC. In addition, deconjugating activity of L. plantarum VFE-04, L. rhamnosus VFE-08, and L. plantarum VFE-14 were also found in cell-free extract as expressed by amount of glycine that released in the supernatant. Four bsh genes including bsh1, bsh2, bsh3, and bsh4 have been identified by PCR in these strains. In addition, L. plantarum VFE-04, L. rhamnosus VFE-08, and L. plantarum VFE-14 also showed high ability to resist bile salts and low pH. The results of 16S rRNA gene analyses showed that L. plantarum VFE-04, L. rhamnosus VFE-08, and L. plantarum VFE-14 and had high similarity scores with L. plantarum ZZU 23 (100%), L. rhamnosus JCM 1136 (99%) and L. plantarum S7 (98.65%), respectively. This study suggests that L. plantarum VFE-04, L. rhamnosus VFE-08, and L. plantarum VFE-14 have the potential to be explored as probiotics in the management of hypercholesterolaemia in near future.
61143Screening of neuroprotective substances relevant to Alzheimer’s disease from seaweed species collected in Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa provinces, Vietnam
Currently, nearly 36.5 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide, and acetylcholinesterase inhibition is considered the main treatment strategy against it. Seaweeds (or macroalgae) are a natural source of high-value bioactive compounds and have great potential in the production of health foods/foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal feeds, biofertilizers, and biofuels. The most studied and applied seaweed species include red seaweed (Rhodophyta), green seaweed (Chlorophyta) and brown seaweed (Phaeophyta). This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and neuroprotective activities of extracts/substances isolated with solvents including ethanol 75oand 96o, water, n-hexane, ethyl acetate under normal and ultrasonic conditions (power 80W, frequency 4.7 kHz and for 1 hour) from 5 economically important seaweed species belonging to genera Caulerpa, Sargassum, Gracilaria, Ulvaand Kappaphycuscollected in Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa provinces, Vietnam.
61144Script issues of ethnic minorities in Vietnam
The purpose of the article is to provide a comprehensive overview of script issues of 52 ethnic minorities in Vietnam in five main areas: Truong Son Tay Nguyen, Tay Bac, Viet Bac, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam. To achieve this aim, the researchers adopted an interdisciplinary approach, which is language-culturology, languageethnography/ anthropology, along with a sociolinguistic approach. With the combination of two main methods, namely Field Research Methods of Linguistics and Expert Interviews, the study analyzes the relationship between script and culture, the importance of script in preserving information and ethnic culture in Vietnam, the advantages as well as the limitations of traditional and new scripts existing among ethnic minorities in Vietnam.
61145Scriptures of the world's religions : 4th ed.
An anthology that gathers together many of the world's most influential sacred texts. It includes chapters on the twelve major religious traditions, and two additional chapters on indigenous religious practices. With comprehensive introductions, it emphasizes the religion's founders, central doctrines, and historical development.
61146Scroll Saw woodworking & crafts : fall
A publication specializing in woodworking using jigsaws, providing techniques, projects, seasonal woodcutting patterns (nature, winter, etc.) and jigsaw maintenance tips.
61147Scroll Saw woodworking & crafts : summer
Showcasing creative jigsaw projects, detailed design patterns, instructions on precise woodcutting techniques, safety tips, and applied craft ideas, for woodworking enthusiasts.
61148Scrum
Scrum shows you how. It explains how to define precisely what it is that you are seeking to achieve, how to set up the team to achieve it, and how to monitor progress until the project is successfully completed. Filled with practical examples drawn from all types and organisation it will make you rethink the fundamentals of successful management - and show you how to get things done however everyday or ambitious, however small or large your organisation.
61149Sculpting the figure in clay : an artistic and technical journey to understanding the creative and dynamic forces in figurative sculpture
Part 1: The basics; Part 2: The sculpting process; Part 3: An introduction to figure abstraction; Part 4: Individual parts; Part 5: Reference poses.
61150Sculpture
It covers everything related to contemporary sculpture. Previewing sculptured pieces, offering criticism, detailed technical breakdowns through to exploring materials and techniques.