Antibacterial properties of the false gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) serum /
The False Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) serum was investigated for its potential antibacterial properties in this study. In addition, the association of these potential antibacterial properties with the serum levels of omega 3 (n-3) and omega 6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were collec...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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| Summary: | The False Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) serum was investigated for its potential antibacterial properties in this study. In addition, the association of these potential antibacterial properties with the serum levels of omega 3 (n-3) and omega 6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were collected from five False Gharials through the dorsal tail vein and supravertebral branch of the internal jugular vein. Well diffusion method was used to determine the potential antibacterial properties of the False Gharial serum against various bacterial species by observing the zone of inhibitionon Mueller Hinton agar. The remaining serum was then subjected to total lipid extraction method, transmethylated to fatty acid methyl esters and the serum fatty acid profile determined using gas liquid chromatography. Results indicated that the False Gharial serum showed potential antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli (clinical isolate), Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228, Klebsiella pseudomonas ATCC 700603 and Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 14028. These results pointed to the possibility of antibacterial properties from False Gharial serum samples. However it was also concluded that the potential antibacterial properties were not directly associated with the PUFA n-3 and n-6 levels in the False Gharial serum. |
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| Physical Description: | 36 leaves : ill. ; 30cm. |