Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

Swati Damahe ¹, Pallavi Choube ¹, Parimal Katolkar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Kamla Nehru College, Sakkardara Square, Nagpur- 440009, IN
2 Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.), Kudwa, Gondia- 441614, IN

Abstract

The aim of present study was to screen of fungus capable of degrading and decolorizing Direct Orange 102 dye. The said fungus was isolated from soil of dumping area near Nagpur (MH) India. Decolourization of fungus carried out by isolation of fungus by serial dilution of soil followed by pour plate technique was followed the colonies showing zone of decolourization are picked for further study. The isolated fungus was identified by macroscopic and microscopic study. Isolated fungus was named as green fungi and white fungi. This fungus showed decolourization at room temperature under static condition. Enzyme assay was performed at different weather conditions. The decolourization was due to bioabsorption or biodegradation, fungus were grown in liquid culture growth medium using bagasse particles as a natural lignin source using n-propanol as a substrate at wavelength 300 nm, spectrophotometrically. The enzymatic characteristics (pH and temperature) of ligninperoxidase were studied using n-propanol as substrate. The isolated fungus was co-immobilized in Ca-alginate beads and their decolourization efficiency was determined. The isolated bacteria and fungus were immobilized and showed decolourizing activity.

Keywords

Biodecolourization, Direct Orange (WS) 102 Dye, Enzyme Assay, Lignineperoxidase, Green and White Fungi.

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Pooja Jaunjal ¹, Parimal Katolkar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy, Nagpur, IN

Abstract

Herbal cosmetics have growing demand on the earth market and are a precious gift of nature. Herbal formulations continuously have attracted gigantic concentration on the grounds that of their good endeavor and comparatively lesser or nil side effect with synthetic medications. Hair loss problem is of great significance to both men and women. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss or baldness. It is a health condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Hair loss can be caused due to different reasons, such as genetics, environmental triggers, exposure to chemicals, medicines, nutritional deficiency, extreme stress or long illness etc. This hindrance could be solved by the use of natural medicines obtained from herbs. Various herbs are being used to preclude the hair loss and remorse of hairs. Herbs are starting material for any medicine research. Approximately about 80% residents recommended herbal drugs for their beneficial effects along with fewer side effects as compared synthetic drugs.

Keywords

Hair Growth Activity, Hair Cycle, Alopecia Areta, Pathogenesis, Herbal Treatment

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