Production and evaluation of mono- and di-rhamnolipids produced by VM011.

Rhamnolipids are amphiphilic compounds secreted by bacteria and possess the emulsification ability. Emulsification ability makes microbial surfactants an excellent candidate for assisting in the breakdown and removal of oil spills. Rhamnolipids have been demonstrated for their antibacterial and antifungal activities.

Morphotypes and pigment profiles of halophilic bacteria: Practical data useful for novelty, taxonomic categorization and for describing novel species or new taxa.

Halophilic bacteria were isolated from oil spill samples collected from West-coast of Goa. Bacteria were isolated from oil studded soil, salt marsh and offshore samples (A, A7, CSM, CB and CM) collected along the West coastline in Goa (India) i.e.

Data on graphical representation (CGR and FCGR) of bacterial and archaeal species from two Soda Lakes.

In this paper, we presented the datasets generated using Chose Game representation (CGR) and Choase Game Representation of Frequencies (FCGR) of bacterial and archaeal 16S rRNA sequences. The data in the form of graphical representations was yielded with the help of ENDMEMO tool. The computational representation of these data datasets is useful for studies and interpretation of microbial sequences.

Genomic Analysis of a Marine Bacterium: Bioinformatics for Comparison, Evaluation, and Interpretation of DNA Sequences.

A total of five highly related strains of an unidentified marine bacterium were analyzed through their short genome sequences (AM260709-AM260713). Genome-to-Genome Distance (GGDC) showed high similarity to (X67024). The generated unique Quick Response (QR) codes indicated no identity to other microbial species or gene sequences.

Is the increase in oil pollution a possibility of the presence of diverse microorganisms? An experimental dataset on oil prevalent areas of Goa, India.

Survey data and wet lab reports presented in this paper were collected from Western coastlines of India from Goan beaches. Oil polluted areas were captured on camera as evidence for oil and tar pollution. Several microorganisms showing diverse characteristics such as pigment producers, salt tolerant and hydrocarbon resistance were isolated and cultured in the laboratory.

Determination of GC content of Thermotoga maritima, Thermotoga neapolitana and Thermotoga thermarum strains: A GC dataset for higher level hierarchical classification.

A total of 16 strains of hyperthermophilic Thermotoga complete genome sequences viz. Thermotoga maritima (AE000512, CP004077, CP007013, CP011107, NC_000853, NC_021214, NC_023151, NZ_CP011107, CP011108, NZ_CP011108, CP010967 & NZ_CP010967), Thermotoga neapolitana (CP000916, & NC_011978) and Thermotoga thermarum (CP002351 & NC_015707) complete genome sequences were retrieved from NCBI BioSample database. ENDMEMO GC used for creation of data on GC content in Thermotoga sp.

Data on true tRNA diversity among uncultured and bacterial strains.

Complete genome sequences of two uncultured archaea (BX649197 and CR937008) and 10 uncultured bacteria (AC160099, FP245538-FP245540, FP312972, FP312974-75, FP312977, FP312985 and NZ_JPJG01000067) were used for creation of digital data of tRNA. tRNAscan-SE and ENDMEMO GC calculating tools were used for detection of tRNA, drawing their structures and calculation of GC percent. Seven archaeal and 48 bacterial tRNA were detected from above 12 sequences.

Digital data of quality control strains under general deposit at Microbial Culture Collection (MCC), NCCS, Pune, India: A bioinformatics approach.

A total of 13 short DNA sequences of quality control strains (MCC 2052, MCC 2077, MCC 2078, MCC 2080, MCC 2309, MCC 2322, MCC 2408, MCC 2409, MCC 2412, MCC 2413, MCC 2415, MCC 2483 and MCC 2515) were retrieved from NCBI BioSample database and generated quick response (QR) codes for sequences. 16S rRNA was used for creation of Chaose Game representation (CGR), Chaose Game Representation of Frequencies (FCGR) and measurement of GC percentage. Digital data in the form of QR codes, CGR, FCGR and GC plot would be useful for identification, visual comparison and evaluation of newly isolated strains with quality control strains.

Bioinformatics data supporting revelatory diversity of cultivable thermophiles isolated and identified from two terrestrial hot springs, Unkeshwar, India.

A total of 21 thermophilic bacteria were isolated and identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing method. Sequences were submitted to NCBI website. Short DNA sequences JN392966-JN392972; KC120909-KC120919; KM998072-KM998074 and KP053645 strains were downloaded from NCBI BioSample database.

Digital data for quick response (QR) codes of alkalophilic Bacillus pumilus to identify and to compare bacilli isolated from Lonar Crator Lake, India.

Microbiologists are routinely engaged isolation, identification and comparison of isolated bacteria for their novelty. 16S rRNA sequences of Bacillus pumilus were retrieved from NCBI repository and generated QR codes for sequences (FASTA format and full Gene Bank information). 16SrRNA were used to generate quick response (QR) codes of Bacillus pumilus isolated from Lonar Crator Lake (19° 58' N; 76° 31' E), India.

Digital data for Quick Response (QR) codes of thermophiles to identify and compare the bacterial species isolated from Unkeshwar hot springs (India).

16S rRNA sequences of morphologically and biochemically identified 21 thermophilic bacteria isolated from Unkeshwar hot springs (19°85'N and 78°25'E), Dist. Nanded (India) has been deposited in NCBI repository. The 16S rRNA gene sequences were used to generate QR codes for sequences (FASTA format and full Gene Bank information).

A case study on effects of oil spills and tar-ball pollution on beaches of Goa (India).

This paper reports the impact of oil spills and tar-ball pollution on the coastal ecosystem of Goa. The factors responsible for degrading the marine ecosystem of the Goan coastline are analyzed. Uncontrolled activities were found to degrade the marine and coastal biodiversity, in turn polluting all beaches.

Synthesis of new heterocyclic hybrids based on pyrazole and thiazolidinone scaffolds as potent inhibitors of tyrosinase.

As a part of ongoing studies in developing new Tyrosinase inhibitors, a class of structurally novel 2-(2,4-dimethoxy phenylamino)-5 methylene-4-thiazolinone derivatives were synthesized by incorporating 2-(2,4-dimethoxy-phenylamino)-thiazol-4-one with various 1-(1-methyl-buta-1,3-dienyl)-3-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehyde. The results showed that some of the synthesized compounds exhibited significant inhibitory activities. Especially, 5-[3-(2-chloro-phenyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylmethylene]-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-phenylamino)-thiazol-4-one (5h) and 5-[3-(3-chloro-phenyl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylmethylene]-2-(2,4-dimethoxy-phenylamino)-thiazol-4-one (5g) possessing 2-chloro-phenyl and 3-chloro-phenyl group exhibited the most potent tyrosinase inhibitory activity with an IC(50) value of 34.

Trisubstituted thiophene analogues of 1-thiazolyl-2-pyrazoline, super oxidase inhibitors and free radical scavengers.

Xanthine oxidase (XO) generates superoxide anions and H(2)O(2) for the self-defence system of organism. Abnormal production of this superoxide's (reactive oxygen species) is responsible for a number of complications including inflammation, metabolic disorder, cellular aging, reperfusion damage, atherosclerosis and carcinogenesis. Series of novel trisubstituted thiophenyl-1-thiazolyl-2-pyrazoline libraries are synthesized containing 2,5-dichloro thiophene, 5-chloro-2-(benzylthio) thiophene and 5-chlorothiophene-2-sulphonamide, from chalcones in PEG-400 as green solvent.

Optimized and comparative antioxidant assays and its applications in herbal and synthetic drug analysis as an antioxidants.

Drug development in the recent times often relies on use of natural and synthetic drugs that are promising candidates as therapeutic agents for prevention of diseases and disorders. They possess different chemical structures with wide range of therapeutic activities. Many natural and synthetic drugs act as antioxidant agents in various metabolic processes.

Comparative structural modeling and docking studies of uricase: possible implication in enzyme supplementation therapy for hyperuricemic disorders.

Uricase (EC 1.7.3.

Novel thiazolo-pyrazolyl derivatives as xanthine oxidase inhibitors and free radical scavengers.

Xanthine oxidase (XO) is a complex metalloflavoprotein, overproduction of which usually leads to a pathological condition called Gout. XO inhibitors may prove to be promising antigout agents. Present investigation describes synthesis, characterization and evaluation of 26 thiazolo-pyrazolyl derivatives V(a-z) for XO inhibitory and free radical scavenging activities.

In vitro anti-inflammatory and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity of Tephrosia purpurea shoot extract.

The methanolic extract of Tephrosia purpurea (Leguminosae) shoots was evaluated in-vitro for its anti-inflammatory and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity. Anti-inflammatory activity was measured by the Diene-conjugate, HET-CAM and beta-glucuronidase methods. The enzyme inhibitory activity was tested against isolated cow milk xanthine oxidase.

Exploring glycolate oxidase (GOX) as an antiurolithic drug target: molecular modeling and in vitro inhibitor study.

Glycolate oxidase (GOX) is one of the principal enzymes involved in the pathway of oxalate synthesis. It converts glycolate to glyoxylate by oxidation and then glyoxylate is finally converted to oxalate. Therapeutic intervention of GOX in this consequence thus found potential in the treatment of calcium oxalate urolithiasis.

Comparative structural modeling and docking studies of oxalate oxidase: Possible implication in enzyme supplementation therapy for urolithiasis.

In humans oxalate is end product of protein metabolism, with no enzyme present to act on it. In conditions of its enhanced endogenous synthesis or increased absorption from the diet, oxalate accumulation leads to hyperoxaluria which can further lead to a number of pathological conditions including urolithiasis. Urolithiasis has been a perplexing problem due to its high incidence and rate of recurrence after treatment like Extracorporeal-shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

Purification, Characterization, and Effect of Thiol Compounds on Activity of the Erwinia carotovora L-Asparaginase.

L-asparaginase was extracted from Erwinia carotovora and purified by ammonium sulfate fractionation (60-70%), Sephadex G-100, CM cellulose, and DEAE sephadex chromatography. The apparent Mr of enzyme under nondenaturing and denaturing conditions was 150 kDa and 37 ± 0.5 kDa, respectively.

Synthesis of novel 3,5-diaryl pyrazole derivatives using combinatorial chemistry as inhibitors of tyrosinase as well as potent anticancer, anti-inflammatory agents.

In the present article, we have synthesized a combinatorial library of 3,5-diaryl pyrazole derivatives using 8-(2-(hydroxymethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)-5,7-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one (1) and hydrazine hydrate in absolute ethyl alcohol under the refluxed conditions. The structures of the compounds were established by IR, (1)H NMR and mass spectral analysis. All the synthesized compounds were evaluated for their anticancer activity against five cell lines (breast cancer cell line, prostate cancer cell line, promyelocytic leukemia cell line, lung cancer cell line, colon cancer cell line) and anti-inflammatory activity against TNF-alpha and IL-6.

Synthesis and biological evaluation of a novel series of 2,2-bisaminomethylated aurone analogues as anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents.

This is the first report on aurones as a new class of drugs with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. A series of 2,2-bisaminomethylated aurone analogues (4a-j) were synthesized by Mannich reaction from 1,3,5-trimethoxybenzene in three steps. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR, (1)H NMR and mass spectral analysis.

Homology modeling and docking study of xanthine oxidase of Arthrobacter sp. XL26.

Hyperuricemia is a condition of defective purine metabolism characterized with elevated serum uric acid (UA) level that further leads to gout and gouty nephrolithiasis disorders. Gout is a world wide distributed rheumatic disease comprises 1% of the total population and still is in increasing state. One of the factors contributing to overproduction of UA is the hydroxylation of xanthine catalyzed by xanthine oxidase (XO).

Synthesis and biological evaluation of beta-chloro vinyl chalcones as inhibitors of TNF-alpha and IL-6 with antimicrobial activity.

A series of beta-chloro vinyl chalcones have been synthesized by Claisen-Schmidt condensation. beta-chloro vinyl aldehyde has been synthesized by the Vilsmayer-Hack formylation reaction. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by 1H NMR, IR and Mass spectral analysis.