Chemical, Microbial Quality, and Risk Assessment due to Toxic Metal Contamination of Egusi (.) Powder Sold in Selected Ghanaian Markets.

The present study was undertaken to investigate the physicochemical and microbiological qualities of melon seed powder sold in some open Ghanaian markets. Twenty-five samples of powder were collected randomly from each of four major markets and analyzed for moisture, pH, total ash, acid insoluble ash, and free fatty acids (FFA) using standard methods. The microbial population was determined using the pour plate method.

A Gene Signature Is Predictive of Outcome in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer.

The AP-2γ transcription factor, encoded by the gene, regulates the expression of estrogen receptor-alpha (ERα) and other genes associated with hormone response in luminal breast cancer. Little is known about the role of AP-2γ in other breast cancer subtypes. A subset of HER2 breast cancers with amplification of the gene locus becomes addicted to AP-2γ.

Bioprospecting of powdered pineapple rind as an organic supplement of composted sawdust for mushroom cultivation.

Pineapple rind is a by-product of the pineapple processing industry and contains nutrients and other compounds which must be utilized as a bioresource for socio-economic benefits while preventing the potential problems of improper agroindustrial biomass disposal methods. is an edible oyster mushroom with medicinal properties and can be cultivated on various agroindustrial biomass, including sawdust containing supplements. Pineapple rind was powdered and used as a supplement of composted sawdust at 2%, 5%, 10%, 12%, 15%, and 20% (w/w) on dry weight basis.