People at Susupu, North Moluccas prepare the sago （Metroxylon sago） in traditionally way for consumption. The residue of processed sago usually thrown away on the ground, so it was caused pollution. Some amylolytic ...People at Susupu, North Moluccas prepare the sago （Metroxylon sago） in traditionally way for consumption. The residue of processed sago usually thrown away on the ground, so it was caused pollution. Some amylolytic bacteria species and cellulolytic bacteria species could be founded in sago waste product. The purpose of this research are：1 ） to identify the indigenous amylolytic bacteria species in sago waste product; 2） to identify the indigenous cellulolytic bacteria species in sago waste product; 3） to test the amylum hydrolysis ability of each amylolytic bacteria species; 4） to test the cellulose hydrolysis ability of each cellulolytic bacteria species. This research was conduct at the Microbiology laboratory, Biology Department-FMIPA-State University of Malang and the Microbiology laboratory-Faculty of Medicine-Brawijaya University. The research samples are sago waste product from Susupu, North Moluccas. The samples were grinded and diluted in nutrient broth, and then the suspension was diluted gradually until 10^-10. The suspension was inoculated 0.1 mL each on nutrient agar medium in 37℃ during 1 × 24 h. Each bacteria colony that grows on the medium were isolated and determined to know which one were the amyloliytic bacteria and the cellulolytic bacteria. The amylum hydrolysis index of each amylolytic bacteria species were counted as well as the cellulose hydrolysis index of each cellulolytic bacteria species. Each amylolytic bacteria and cellulolytic bacteria species were identified. This research result shows that： 1） there are 5 indigenous amylolytic bacteria species, i.e., Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus alvei and Serratia liquefaciens; 2） there are 4 indigenous cellulolytic bacteria species, i.e., Serratia liquefaciens, Acinetobacter iwofii, Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus cereus; 3） Serratia liquefaciens has the highest amylum hydrolysis index, i.e., 3.08; 4） Acinetobacter iwoffii has the highest cellulose hydrolysis index, i.e., 2.01.展开更多
Sago palm is flowering and fruiting just once in their life cycle. Sago palms that grow naturally and semi cultivated were generally occurred natural pollination to form fruits and seeds, if not cut down to take the s...Sago palm is flowering and fruiting just once in their life cycle. Sago palms that grow naturally and semi cultivated were generally occurred natural pollination to form fruits and seeds, if not cut down to take the starch contained in their trunk. Sago palm pollination may occur as self-pollinated and cross-pollinated. If cross-pollinated was occurred in the pollination process, it will be varied of their progenies. This study aims to reveal the genetic variation of sago palms progenies with naturally pollinated process. The research method is to collect seeds from one parent trees that have produced ripe fruit. Fruit seeds germinated to be made and tested genetic variation using RAPD markers. Isolation of DNA is done by using the fresh young leaves. DNA amplification is done by using RAPD primers. The results showed that the progenies derived from naturally pollinated of sago palms were genetically varied based on RAPD markers and also varied based on morphological phenotypic. Variations occurred in the progenies of sago palm indicated that the sago palms were estimated cross-pollinated naturally, as a result fruits and seeds with genetically differences.展开更多
The variation in solar environments during succession in sago forests is thought to affect the growth of many plant species. To clarify the pattern of plant colonization in sago forests at various successional stages,...The variation in solar environments during succession in sago forests is thought to affect the growth of many plant species. To clarify the pattern of plant colonization in sago forests at various successional stages, we constructed eleven 10 m × 10 m quadrats in different solar conditions in sago forests, measured and calculated the relative illumination intensity, collected all plant species in these quadrats, and used two chloroplast gene sequences—the rbcL gene of ferns and the trnL intron of angiosperms to molecularly identify them. The number of ferns increased while the number of herbaceous species decreased during the process of succession. Moreover, the number of woody species was not significantly correlated with the relative light intensity. Based on these results, it can be concluded that woody species colonized and grew at various successional stages but herbaceous species and ferns did the same in the early and late successional stages, respec-tively, in the sago forest.展开更多
Sago mushrooms (SMs) are an edible fungus that is favorite food for community in Papua and West Papua, Indonesia in particular. This work aims to determine the morphological characteristics and nutritional value of SM...Sago mushrooms (SMs) are an edible fungus that is favorite food for community in Papua and West Papua, Indonesia in particular. This work aims to determine the morphological characteristics and nutritional value of SMs growing naturally in Manokwari. Morphological characteristic of SMs that grows wild in Manokwari has an average of pileus diameter 9.53 cm, pileus weight 21.53 grams, and pileus color. The pileus color is divided into three colors: outer circle color is RHS163D, middle circle color is RHS199B, and inner circle color is RHS199A. Average of stipe diameter, length, and weight is 1.00 cm, 10.43 cm, and 9.15 gram respectively. Stipe is a yellowish white color (RHS155B). SMs nutrient content that grows naturally in Manokwari is potassium 1394.02 milli-grams and calcium 13.37 milligrams per 1000 grams fresh weight. The others nutrient contents of SMs that are measured are fat 1.01 grams, protein 1.30 grams, carbohydrates 0.18 grams, phosphorus 0.34 milligrams, and energy 15.01 kilocalories per 100 grams of fresh weight.展开更多
The aim of this study was to modify the sago starch and evaluate its efficacy as tablet disintegrant. Cross-linked car-boxymethylated sago starch (CMSS) was synthesized using native sago starch (SS) and monochloroacet...The aim of this study was to modify the sago starch and evaluate its efficacy as tablet disintegrant. Cross-linked car-boxymethylated sago starch (CMSS) was synthesized using native sago starch (SS) and monochloroacetic acid (MCA) with sodium hydroxide in microwave radiation environment. FT-IR analysis of the sample confirmed the carboxy-methylation by showing absorption peak at 1607.2 cm-1. CMSS with degree of substitution (DS) of 0.31 was formed and, it was further evaluated as disintegrant in Ondasetron based tablets. The results revealed that CMSS could be used as disintegrant in tablet formulation in concentration dependant manner.展开更多
A semisynthetic polymer of carboxymethyl sago cellulose (CMSC) was synthesized from Malaysian sago biomass and further used in the development of drug delivery system. Recently, we have reported spray-dried carboxymet...A semisynthetic polymer of carboxymethyl sago cellulose (CMSC) was synthesized from Malaysian sago biomass and further used in the development of drug delivery system. Recently, we have reported spray-dried carboxymethyl sago cellulose (CMSC) microspheres for enteric release and dissolution enhancement of piroxicam. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to improve the enteric release property of CMSC microspheres using aluminium chloride as a cross-linker in the spray drying process and prednisolone as a model drug. CMSC microspheres loaded with prednisolone were prepared using a cross-linker concentration of 0%, 0.01%, 0.025% and 0.05%. All the drug-loaded microspheres were found to have high drug entrapment efficiencies (DEE) ranging from 99% to 106.1%. FT-IR spectroscopy has confirmed the cross-linking in CMSC microspheres as well as intact and amorphous nature of the entrapped drug. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) results have shown agglomeration of microspheres and the presence of drugs on the surface. Cross-linked microspheres have shown better efficiency than the uncross-linked microspheres in restricting drug release in stomach pH. Only about 5% of the loaded drug was released from cross-linked microspheres at pH 1.2 while 10% of the drug was released from uncross-linked microspheres. Also, cross-linked microspheres have exhibited faster drug release in pH 6.8 than the uncross-linked microspheres. Spray-dried and AlCl<sub>3</sub> cross-linked CMSC microspheres have shown promising results in enteric drug delivery as well as dissolution enhancement.展开更多
Background: Distinguishing tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) from other causes of exudative effusion is often challenging. Delay in treatment initiation can occur while awaiting histo-microbiologic confirmation owing...Background: Distinguishing tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) from other causes of exudative effusion is often challenging. Delay in treatment initiation can occur while awaiting histo-microbiologic confirmation owing to the paucibacillary nature of the disease. Sago-like nodules are the most common visual finding on gross thoracoscopic appearance. The primary objective was to determine the diagnostic utility of the presence of sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance in TPE to help justify early initiation of tuberculosis (TB) treatment based on their finding while awaiting final histo-microbiologic confirmation. Secondary objective was to study the correlation between the presence of sago-like nodules and the final histo-microbiologic findings in pleural biopsy specimens. Methods: This was a retrospective-descriptive study of all patients with exudative pleural effusion who underwent diagnostic medical thoracoscopy (MT) at Hamad General Hospital during an eight-year period (from January, 2008 to December, 2015). Results: The presence of sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance of the pleural surface had a sensitivity of 58%, a specificity of 89% and a positive predictive value of 97% for TPE with a diagnostic accuracy of 62%. There is significant association between the presence of sago-like nodules and demonstration of granulomatous inflammation in pleural biopsy specimens (P = 0.000). There is no association between sago-like nodules and positive TB smear and culture in biopsy specimens. Conclusion: The presence of sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance has a high specificity and positive predictive value for TPE and significantly correlates with the presence of granulomatous inflammation. Patients from TB prevalent areas with exudative pleural effusion and sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance may be commenced on TB chemotherapy while awaiting final histologic confirmation.展开更多
Stepping into the exhibition hall of the ’95 China International Costume and Apparel Fair held at the China World Trade Centre in Beijing, a stand of one Chinese enterprise was especially striking among the numerous ...Stepping into the exhibition hall of the ’95 China International Costume and Apparel Fair held at the China World Trade Centre in Beijing, a stand of one Chinese enterprise was especially striking among the numerous imposing and elegant foreign stands. It attracted a large number of visitors. Among these western-style clothes and fur coats, they saw various styles of jean clothings with novel design, exquisite fabrics and excellent workmanship展开更多
The purpose of this paper was to find the suitable condition between glycerol concentration and heating time treatment in the process of delignification and bioethanol production. The production of bioethanol consiste...The purpose of this paper was to find the suitable condition between glycerol concentration and heating time treatment in the process of delignification and bioethanol production. The production of bioethanol consisted of 3 main stages： hydrolysis, fermentation, and distillation. The best result was obtained by a glycerol concentration of 90% and 15 minutes of heating time. It was used to delignify the lignocellulose biomass waste of the sago dregs originally containing 36.56% of lignin, 37.6% of or-cellulose and 39.51% of holocellulose. Then after being delignificated by 90% of glycerol concentration with 15 minutes heating time, the lignin content decreased to 19.3%, while a-cellulose increased to 39.64% and holocellulose also increased to 62.18%. After the delignification was successful, it was followed by the bioethanol production to produce 25% of bioethanol. This research is expected to overcome the problem of the energy crisis, food crisis, and environmental pollution by the sago dregs.展开更多
NRL （natural rubber latex） films with 0 （control） and 10 phr sago starch loading were buried in compost soil for 4 weeks. The biodegradation assessments were carried out through films WVT （water vapor transmissio...NRL （natural rubber latex） films with 0 （control） and 10 phr sago starch loading were buried in compost soil for 4 weeks. The biodegradation assessments were carried out through films WVT （water vapor transmission） and mass loss. Scanning electron microscopy was carried out to identify and monitor the properties of rubber degrading organism colonies. Results showed that incorporation of sago starch increased the formation and rates of propagation for microorganism colonies on NRL films with duration of biodegradation. The results also indicate the mechanism of sago starch granules utilization as sole source of energy for microbial growth. The behavior and characteristics of microorganisms involved in NRL films degradation also successfully discussed.展开更多
文摘People at Susupu, North Moluccas prepare the sago （Metroxylon sago） in traditionally way for consumption. The residue of processed sago usually thrown away on the ground, so it was caused pollution. Some amylolytic bacteria species and cellulolytic bacteria species could be founded in sago waste product. The purpose of this research are：1 ） to identify the indigenous amylolytic bacteria species in sago waste product; 2） to identify the indigenous cellulolytic bacteria species in sago waste product; 3） to test the amylum hydrolysis ability of each amylolytic bacteria species; 4） to test the cellulose hydrolysis ability of each cellulolytic bacteria species. This research was conduct at the Microbiology laboratory, Biology Department-FMIPA-State University of Malang and the Microbiology laboratory-Faculty of Medicine-Brawijaya University. The research samples are sago waste product from Susupu, North Moluccas. The samples were grinded and diluted in nutrient broth, and then the suspension was diluted gradually until 10^-10. The suspension was inoculated 0.1 mL each on nutrient agar medium in 37℃ during 1 × 24 h. Each bacteria colony that grows on the medium were isolated and determined to know which one were the amyloliytic bacteria and the cellulolytic bacteria. The amylum hydrolysis index of each amylolytic bacteria species were counted as well as the cellulose hydrolysis index of each cellulolytic bacteria species. Each amylolytic bacteria and cellulolytic bacteria species were identified. This research result shows that： 1） there are 5 indigenous amylolytic bacteria species, i.e., Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus alvei and Serratia liquefaciens; 2） there are 4 indigenous cellulolytic bacteria species, i.e., Serratia liquefaciens, Acinetobacter iwofii, Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus cereus; 3） Serratia liquefaciens has the highest amylum hydrolysis index, i.e., 3.08; 4） Acinetobacter iwoffii has the highest cellulose hydrolysis index, i.e., 2.01.
文摘Sago palm is flowering and fruiting just once in their life cycle. Sago palms that grow naturally and semi cultivated were generally occurred natural pollination to form fruits and seeds, if not cut down to take the starch contained in their trunk. Sago palm pollination may occur as self-pollinated and cross-pollinated. If cross-pollinated was occurred in the pollination process, it will be varied of their progenies. This study aims to reveal the genetic variation of sago palms progenies with naturally pollinated process. The research method is to collect seeds from one parent trees that have produced ripe fruit. Fruit seeds germinated to be made and tested genetic variation using RAPD markers. Isolation of DNA is done by using the fresh young leaves. DNA amplification is done by using RAPD primers. The results showed that the progenies derived from naturally pollinated of sago palms were genetically varied based on RAPD markers and also varied based on morphological phenotypic. Variations occurred in the progenies of sago palm indicated that the sago palms were estimated cross-pollinated naturally, as a result fruits and seeds with genetically differences.
文摘The variation in solar environments during succession in sago forests is thought to affect the growth of many plant species. To clarify the pattern of plant colonization in sago forests at various successional stages, we constructed eleven 10 m × 10 m quadrats in different solar conditions in sago forests, measured and calculated the relative illumination intensity, collected all plant species in these quadrats, and used two chloroplast gene sequences—the rbcL gene of ferns and the trnL intron of angiosperms to molecularly identify them. The number of ferns increased while the number of herbaceous species decreased during the process of succession. Moreover, the number of woody species was not significantly correlated with the relative light intensity. Based on these results, it can be concluded that woody species colonized and grew at various successional stages but herbaceous species and ferns did the same in the early and late successional stages, respec-tively, in the sago forest.
文摘Sago mushrooms (SMs) are an edible fungus that is favorite food for community in Papua and West Papua, Indonesia in particular. This work aims to determine the morphological characteristics and nutritional value of SMs growing naturally in Manokwari. Morphological characteristic of SMs that grows wild in Manokwari has an average of pileus diameter 9.53 cm, pileus weight 21.53 grams, and pileus color. The pileus color is divided into three colors: outer circle color is RHS163D, middle circle color is RHS199B, and inner circle color is RHS199A. Average of stipe diameter, length, and weight is 1.00 cm, 10.43 cm, and 9.15 gram respectively. Stipe is a yellowish white color (RHS155B). SMs nutrient content that grows naturally in Manokwari is potassium 1394.02 milli-grams and calcium 13.37 milligrams per 1000 grams fresh weight. The others nutrient contents of SMs that are measured are fat 1.01 grams, protein 1.30 grams, carbohydrates 0.18 grams, phosphorus 0.34 milligrams, and energy 15.01 kilocalories per 100 grams of fresh weight.
文摘The aim of this study was to modify the sago starch and evaluate its efficacy as tablet disintegrant. Cross-linked car-boxymethylated sago starch (CMSS) was synthesized using native sago starch (SS) and monochloroacetic acid (MCA) with sodium hydroxide in microwave radiation environment. FT-IR analysis of the sample confirmed the carboxy-methylation by showing absorption peak at 1607.2 cm-1. CMSS with degree of substitution (DS) of 0.31 was formed and, it was further evaluated as disintegrant in Ondasetron based tablets. The results revealed that CMSS could be used as disintegrant in tablet formulation in concentration dependant manner.
文摘A semisynthetic polymer of carboxymethyl sago cellulose (CMSC) was synthesized from Malaysian sago biomass and further used in the development of drug delivery system. Recently, we have reported spray-dried carboxymethyl sago cellulose (CMSC) microspheres for enteric release and dissolution enhancement of piroxicam. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to improve the enteric release property of CMSC microspheres using aluminium chloride as a cross-linker in the spray drying process and prednisolone as a model drug. CMSC microspheres loaded with prednisolone were prepared using a cross-linker concentration of 0%, 0.01%, 0.025% and 0.05%. All the drug-loaded microspheres were found to have high drug entrapment efficiencies (DEE) ranging from 99% to 106.1%. FT-IR spectroscopy has confirmed the cross-linking in CMSC microspheres as well as intact and amorphous nature of the entrapped drug. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) results have shown agglomeration of microspheres and the presence of drugs on the surface. Cross-linked microspheres have shown better efficiency than the uncross-linked microspheres in restricting drug release in stomach pH. Only about 5% of the loaded drug was released from cross-linked microspheres at pH 1.2 while 10% of the drug was released from uncross-linked microspheres. Also, cross-linked microspheres have exhibited faster drug release in pH 6.8 than the uncross-linked microspheres. Spray-dried and AlCl<sub>3</sub> cross-linked CMSC microspheres have shown promising results in enteric drug delivery as well as dissolution enhancement.
文摘Background: Distinguishing tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) from other causes of exudative effusion is often challenging. Delay in treatment initiation can occur while awaiting histo-microbiologic confirmation owing to the paucibacillary nature of the disease. Sago-like nodules are the most common visual finding on gross thoracoscopic appearance. The primary objective was to determine the diagnostic utility of the presence of sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance in TPE to help justify early initiation of tuberculosis (TB) treatment based on their finding while awaiting final histo-microbiologic confirmation. Secondary objective was to study the correlation between the presence of sago-like nodules and the final histo-microbiologic findings in pleural biopsy specimens. Methods: This was a retrospective-descriptive study of all patients with exudative pleural effusion who underwent diagnostic medical thoracoscopy (MT) at Hamad General Hospital during an eight-year period (from January, 2008 to December, 2015). Results: The presence of sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance of the pleural surface had a sensitivity of 58%, a specificity of 89% and a positive predictive value of 97% for TPE with a diagnostic accuracy of 62%. There is significant association between the presence of sago-like nodules and demonstration of granulomatous inflammation in pleural biopsy specimens (P = 0.000). There is no association between sago-like nodules and positive TB smear and culture in biopsy specimens. Conclusion: The presence of sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance has a high specificity and positive predictive value for TPE and significantly correlates with the presence of granulomatous inflammation. Patients from TB prevalent areas with exudative pleural effusion and sago-like nodules on gross thoracoscopic appearance may be commenced on TB chemotherapy while awaiting final histologic confirmation.
文摘Stepping into the exhibition hall of the ’95 China International Costume and Apparel Fair held at the China World Trade Centre in Beijing, a stand of one Chinese enterprise was especially striking among the numerous imposing and elegant foreign stands. It attracted a large number of visitors. Among these western-style clothes and fur coats, they saw various styles of jean clothings with novel design, exquisite fabrics and excellent workmanship
文摘The purpose of this paper was to find the suitable condition between glycerol concentration and heating time treatment in the process of delignification and bioethanol production. The production of bioethanol consisted of 3 main stages： hydrolysis, fermentation, and distillation. The best result was obtained by a glycerol concentration of 90% and 15 minutes of heating time. It was used to delignify the lignocellulose biomass waste of the sago dregs originally containing 36.56% of lignin, 37.6% of or-cellulose and 39.51% of holocellulose. Then after being delignificated by 90% of glycerol concentration with 15 minutes heating time, the lignin content decreased to 19.3%, while a-cellulose increased to 39.64% and holocellulose also increased to 62.18%. After the delignification was successful, it was followed by the bioethanol production to produce 25% of bioethanol. This research is expected to overcome the problem of the energy crisis, food crisis, and environmental pollution by the sago dregs.
文摘NRL （natural rubber latex） films with 0 （control） and 10 phr sago starch loading were buried in compost soil for 4 weeks. The biodegradation assessments were carried out through films WVT （water vapor transmission） and mass loss. Scanning electron microscopy was carried out to identify and monitor the properties of rubber degrading organism colonies. Results showed that incorporation of sago starch increased the formation and rates of propagation for microorganism colonies on NRL films with duration of biodegradation. The results also indicate the mechanism of sago starch granules utilization as sole source of energy for microbial growth. The behavior and characteristics of microorganisms involved in NRL films degradation also successfully discussed.
