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Original Communications
Isoflavonoid Glycosides and Rotenoids from Pongamia pinnata Leaves
Key words: Pongamia pinnata, Rotenoids, Methoxy-Isoflavonoid Diglycosides
M. S. A. Marzouk, M. T. Ibrahim, O. R. El-Gindi, and M. S. Abou Bakr 		1  Full Text
Ornicorrugatin, a New Siderophore from Pseudomonas fluorescens AF76
Key words: Pseudomonas fluorescens AF76, Siderophores, Ornicorrugatin
S. Matthijs, H. Budzikiewicz, M. Schäfer, B. Wathelet, and P. Cornelis 		8  Full Text
Stereochemistry of Lignans in Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl.
Key words: Phaleria macrocarpa, Lignan, Enantiomeric Composition
A. Saufi, C. B. I. v. Heimendahl, A. W. Alfermann, and E. Fuss 		13  Full Text
Extraction of Condensed Tannins from Mexican Plant Sources
Key words: Extraction, Proanthocyanidins, Mexican Plants
R. García, A. Aguilera, J. C. Contreras-Esquivel, R. Rodríguez, and C. N. Aguilar 		17  Full Text
Antifungal Activity of Coumarins
Key words: Coumarins, Antifungal Activity, Osthenol
C. Montagner, S. M. de Souza, C. Groposo, F. Delle Monache, E. F. A. Smânia, and A. Smânia Jr. 		21  Full Text
Activities of 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-n-pentylbenzoic Acid Derivatives
Key words: Lichen, Perlatolic Acid, 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-n-pentylbenzoic Acid
A. S. Gianini, M. R. Marques, N. C. P. Carvalho, and N. K. Honda 		29  Full Text
Phenolic Constituents from the Wood of Morus australis with Cytotoxic Activity
Key words: Morus australis, Murine Leukemia P-388 Cells, 5,7,2',4'-Tetrahydroxy-3-methoxyflavone
Ferlinahayati, Y. M. Syah, L. D. Juliawaty, S. A. Achmad, E. H. Hakim, H. Takayama, I. M. Said, and J. Latip 		35  Full Text
Antimicrobial Activity of the Extract and Isolated Compounds from Baccharis dracunculifolia D. C. (Asteraceae)
Key words: Baccharis dracunculifolia, Brazilian Green Propolis, Antimicrobial Activity
A. A. da Silva Filho, J. P. B. de Sousa, S. Soares, N. A. J. C. Furtado, M. L. Andrade e Silva, W. R. Cunha, L. E. Gregório, N. P. D. Nanayakkara, and J. K. Bastos 		40  Full Text
Antimicrobial Activity of 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone from Embelia schimperi
Key words: Embelia schimperi, 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
O. S. Awino, P. C. Kiprono, K. P. Keronei, F. Kaberia, and A. A. Obala 		47  Full Text
Termiticidal Activity of Diterpenes from the Roots of Euphorbia kansui
Key words: Euphorbia kansui, Diterpenoid, Termiticidal Activity, Reticulitermes speratus
J. Shi, Z. Li, M. Izumi, N. Baba, and S. Nakajima 		51  Full Text
Antinematodal Activities of Ingenane Diterpenes from Euphorbia kansui and their Derivatives against the Pine Wood Nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus)
Key words: Euphorbia kansui, Antinematodal, Ingenane Diterpenes, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
J. Shi, Z. Li, T. Nitoda, M. Izumi, H. Kanzaki, N. Baba, K. Kawazu, and S. Nakajima 		59  Full Text
Free Radical Scavengers, Antioxidants and Aldose Reductase Inhibitors from Camptosorus sibiricus Rupr.
Key words: Camptosorus sibiricus Rupr., DPPH Scavengers, Antioxidants, Aldose Reductase Inhibitors
N. Li, X. Li, Y. Zhang, T. Wang, and W. Xiao 		66  Full Text
Flavonoids in Helichrysum pamphylicum Inhibit Mammalian Type I DNA Topoisomerase
Key words: Helichrysum pamphylicum, DNA Topoisomerase
Z. Topcu, B. Ozturk, O. Kucukoglu, and E. Kilinc 		69  Full Text
Anti-Herpesvirus Activities of Pseudomonas sp. S-17 Rhamnolipid and its Complex with Alginate
Key words: Herpes Simplex Virus, Rhamnolipid, Alginate
M. Remichkova, D. Galabova, I. Roeva, E. Karpenko, A. Shulga, and A. S. Galabov 		75  Full Text
Biotransformation of Indole Derivatives by Mycelial Cultures
Key words: Biotransformation, Psilocybe coprophila, Aspergillus niger
J. Alarcón, E. Cid, L. Lillo, C. Céspedes, S. Aguila, and J. B. Alderete 		82  Full Text
Outdoor and Indoor Cultivation of Spirulina platensis in the Extreme South of Brazil
Key words: Bioreactor, Southern Brazil, \1Spirulina platensis}
M. R. Andrade and J. A. V. Costa 		85  Full Text
Ginsenoside Contents in Panax quinquefolium Organs from Field Cultivation
Key words: Ginsenoside, Panax, Field Cultivation
E. Kochan, B. Ko\lodziej, G. Gadomska, and A. Chmiel 		91  Full Text
Artemisinin Production by Shoot Regeneration of Artemisia annua L. Using Thidiazuron
Key words: Artemisia annua L., Shoot Regeneration, Thidiazuron, Artemisinin
W. Lualon, W. De-Eknamkul, H. Tanaka, Y. Shoyama, and W. Putalun 		96  Full Text
Changes in Foliar Proline Concentration of Osmotically Stressed Barley
Key words: Barley, Osmotic Stress, Proline Precursors
K. V. Kocheva and G. I. Georgiev 		101  Full Text
Characterization of an Aminopeptidase and a Proline Iminopeptidase from Cabbage Leaves
Key words: Cabbage, Aminopeptidase, Proline Iminopeptidase
M. Marinova, A. Dolashki, F. Altenberend, S. Stevanovic, W. Voelter, and B. Tchorbanov 		105  Full Text
Photobiological Control of Crop Production and Plant Diseases
Key words: Fungal Sporulation, Photobiological Greenhouse Covers, Plant Production
K Kotzabasis, E. Navakoudis, and D. J. Vakalounakis 		113  Full Text
An Improved Method for the Isolation of Total RNA from Avicennia germinans Leaves
Key words: Avicennia germinans L., RNA Isolation, SDS-TRIS
D. Gonzalez-Mendoza, A. Q. Moreno, and O. Zapata-Perez 		124  Full Text
Effect of Cell Culture on 18S rRNA Gene Sequences in the Cultural Course of Taxus chinensis Cells
Key words: 18S rRNA Gene, Cultured Cells, Taxus chinensis
F. Xianga, L. J. Yu, W. Chen, and Z. Liu 		127  Full Text
Molecular Analysis of Phenol-Degrading Microbial Strains
Key words: Trichosporon cutaneum, Dot Hybridization, 16S rDNA
J. Manasiev, M. Gerginova, H. Yemendzhiev, N. Peneva, and Z. Alexieva 		133  Full Text
Identification of Parasporin Genes in Vietnamese Isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis
Key words: Bacillus thuringiensis, Parasporin, ps1Ac
K. Yasutake, A. Uemori, N. D. Binh, E. Mizuki, and M. Ohba 		139  Full Text
Isolation and Characterization of a New Arthrospira Strain
Key words: Arthrospira, Brazil, Mangueira Lagoon
M. G. de Morais, C. da C. Reichert, F. Dalcanton, A. J. Durantea, L. F. Marins, and J. A. V. Costa 		144  Full Text
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Capillary Electrophoresis Study on the Dimeric SOD Enzyme in the Presence of Ascorbic Acid
Key words: Dissociation of Dimeric SOD, Capillary Electrophoresis, Hydrogen Peroxide
K. Abe and Y. Nishida 		151  Full Text
Facile Uptake of Manganese(III) by Apo-Transferrin: Possible Origin of Manganism
Key words: Manganism, Capillary Electrophoresis, Transferrin, Binuclear Mn(III) Unit
K. Abe, Y. Chiba, and Y. Nishida 		154  Full Text
Bag Culture: A Method for Root-Root Co-Culture
Key words: Co-Culture, Linum persicum, Linum austriacum, Hairy Root Cultures
A. Mohagheghzadeh, A. Gholami, S. Hemmati, and S. Dehshahri 		157  Full Text
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Original Communications
Quantification of Major Flavonoids in Carnation Tissues (Dianthus caryophyllus) as a Tool for Cultivar Discrimination
Key words: Flavonoids, Carnation, Cultivar Discrimination
F. Galeotti, E. Barile, V. Lanzotti, M. Dolci, and P. Curir 		161  Full Text
Chemistry in Eriocaulaceae
Key words: Eriocaulaceae, Flavonoids, Chemotaxonomy
A. L. Dokkedal, L. Campaner dos Santos, P. T. Sano, and W. Vilegas 		169  Full Text
Simultaneous Extraction of Bioactive Limonoid Aglycones and Glucoside from Citrus aurantium L. Using Hydrotropy
Key words: Citrus, Deacetyl Nomilinic Acid Glucoside, Deacetyl Nomilin, Sodium Cumene Sulphonate
D. V. Dandekar, G. K. Jayaprakasha, and B. S. Patil 		176  Full Text
Components and Antioxidant Activity of the Polysaccharide from Streptomyces virginia H03
Key words: Polysaccharide, Antioxidant Activity, Streptomyces virginia H03
F. He, Y. Yang, G. Yang, and L. Yu 		181  Full Text
Antimicrobial and Antiviral Screening of Novel Indole Carboxamide and Propanamide Derivatives
Key words: Indole Derivatives, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity, Inhibition of HBV
S. Ölgen, N. Altanlar, E. Karatayl\i, and M. Bozdayi 		189  Full Text
Anti-Inflammatory and Antinociceptive Potential of Major Phenolics from Verbascum salviifolium Boiss.
Key words: Verbascum salviifolium, Anti-Inflammatory Activity, Antinociceptive Activity
I. I. Tatli, Z. S. Akdemir, E. Yesilada, and E. Küpeli 		196  Full Text
Isolation and Biological Activity of New Norhirsutanes from Creolophus cirrhatus
Key words: Creolophus cirrhatus, Creolophins A-E, Neocreolophin
J. Birnbacher, A. Schüffler, F. Deininger, T. Opatz, and T. Anke 		203  Full Text
Trypanocidal Activity of Quinonemethide Triterpenoids from Cheiloclinium cognatum (Hippocrateaceae)
Key words: Celastroloids, Trypanosoma cruzi, Hippocrateaceae
L. M. Liao, G. A. Silva, M. R. Monteiro, and S. Albuquerque 		207  Full Text
Chemical Composition and Fungitoxic Activity of Essential Oil of Thuja orientalis L. Grown in the North-Western Himalaya
Key words: Thuja orientalis L., a-Cedrol, Antifungal Activity
S. Guleria, A. Kumar, and A. K. Tiku 		211  Full Text
Antifeedant Activity of Some Polygodial Derivatives
Key words: Polygodial Derivatives, Antifeedant, Cytotoxic
L. Moreno-Osorio, M. Cortés, V. Armstrong, M. Bailén, and A. González-Coloma 		215  Full Text
Antifeedant and Phytotoxic Activity of Hydroxyperezone and Related Molecules
Key words: Hydroxyperezone Derivatives, Antifeedant, Phytotoxicity
E. Burgueńo-Tapia, A. González-Coloma, L. Castillo, and P. Joseph-Nathan 		221  Full Text
Maximizing Hydrogen Production by Cyanobacteria
Key words: Hydrogenases, Alternative Nitrogenases, Photobiological Hydrogen Production in Cyanobacteria
H. Bothe, S. Winkelmann, and G. Boison 		226  Full Text
Secondary Metabolites from Nonhost Plants Affect the Motility and Viability of Phytopathogenic Aphanomyces cochlioides Zoospores
Key words: Chemotaxis of Zoospores, Repellent, Isoflavonoids
Md. T. Islam 		233  Full Text
Some New Carbacylamidophosphates as Inhibitors of Acetylcholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase
Key words: Carbacylamidophosphate, AChE, BuChE
K. Gholivand, A. M. Alizadehgan, F. Mojahed, G. Dehghan, A. Mohammadirad, and M. Abdollahi 		241  Full Text
Inhibition and Uncoupling of Photosynthetic Electron Transport by Diterpene Lactone Amide Derivatives
Key words: Pterodon polygalaeflorus Benth., Diterpene Lactone Amide Derivatives, PSII Inhibitor, Uncoupler
P. A. Castelo-Branco, F. J. L. dos Santos, M. M. M. Rubinger, D. L. Ferreira-Alves, D. Piló-Veloso, B. King-Díaz, and B. Lotina-Hennsen 		251  Full Text
Effect of Polyamines on Glutathione Reductase Activity in Spinach
Key words: Glutathione Reductase, Polyamines, Spinach
M. Erat, L. Ozturk, L. M. Casano, and Y. Demir 		260  Full Text
Expression of Caffeine Biosynthesis Genes in Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Key words: Caffeine Biosynthesis, Gene Expression, Camellia sinensis
Y. Li, S. Ogita, C. A. Keya, and H. Ashihara 		267  Full Text
Comparison of Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus Strains
Key words: Hordeiviruses, Egyptian BSMV AE1, Barely Stripe Mosaic Virus
E. E. Hafez, E. E. A. Aleem, and F. A. Fattouh 		271  Full Text
Characterization of the Autographa californica Nucleopolyhedrovirus Ubiquitin Gene Promoter
Key words: Baculovirus, Ubiquitin Promoter, Transient Expression
X. A. Lin, Y. Chen, W. H. Xu, Y. Z. Yi, and Z. F. Zhang 		277  Full Text
Secretion of the Antibacterial Recombinant Protein Enbocin
Key words: Baculovirus Expression Vector System (BEVS), Bombyx mori, Enbocin, Protein Disulfide Isomerase (PDI)
T. W. Goo, E. Y. Yun, S. W. Kim, K. H. Choi, S. W. Kang, K. Kwon, J.-S. Choi, and O-Y. Kwon 		284  Full Text
DNA Interstrand Crosslinks Repair in Mammalian Cells
Key words: DNA Interstrand Crosslinks, Homologous Recombination, DNA Repair
V. Mladenova and G. Russev 		289  Full Text
Lipase-Catalyzed Biodiesel Production with Methyl Acetate as Acyl Acceptor
Key words: Biodiesel, Methyl Acetate, Transesterification, Lard
Y. Huang and Y. Yan 		297  Full Text
Influence of Interferons on the Repair of UV-Damaged DNA
Key words: Interferon, DNA Repair
V. L. Tsoncheva, K. A. Todorova, I. G. Ivanov, and V. A. Maximova 		303  Full Text
Notes
Deferoxamine Induces Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in PC12 Cells
Key words: Deferoxamine (DFA), Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress
Y.-B. Yoo, K. R. Lee, S.-W. Kim, K. Kwon, T.-W. Goo, and O-Y Kwon 		308  Full Text
Analysis of Interactions between Carbohydrates and Proteins Using Fluorescent Labeling and SDS-PAGE
Key words: Carbohydrate-Protein Interactions, Fluorescent Labeling, SDS-PAGE
G. L. Huang and K. Wong 		311  Full Text
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Minireview
Role of Salicylic Acid in Plant Abiotic Stress
Key words: Abiotic Stress, Antioxidant Enzymes, Salicylic Acid, Reactive Oxygen Species
S. Yuan and H.-Hui Lin 		313  Full Text
Original Communications
Tropane and Pyrrolidine Alkaloids from Convolvulus lanatus Vahl
Key words: Convolvulus lanatus, Tropinone, Pyrrolidine Alkaloids
A. El-Shazly and M. Wink 		321  Full Text
Antimicrobial Activity of Kaurane Diterpenes against Oral Pathogens
Key words: Kaurane Diterpenes, Oral Pathogens, Antimicrobial Activity, Aspilia foliacea
S. R. Ambrosio, N. A. J. C. Furtado, D. C. R. de Oliveira, F. B. da Costa, C. H. G. Martins, T. C. de Carvalho, T. S. Porto, and R. C. S. Veneziani 		326  Full Text
Antimicrobial Activity of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters of Some Members of Chenopodiaceae
Key words: Chenopodiaceae, Fatty Acid, Antimicrobial Activity
M. Chandrasekaran, K. Kannathasan, and V. Venkatesalu 		331  Full Text
Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil and Major Constituents of Salvia chloroleuca
Key words: Salvia chloroleuca, Antimicrobial Activity, Essential Oil
M. Yousefzadi, A. Sonboli, S. N. Ebrahimi, and S. H. Hashemid 		337  Full Text
Free Radical Scavengers from the Mexican Herbal Tea "Poleo" (Hedeoma drummondii)
Key words: Hedeoma drummondii, Lamiaceae, Free Radical Scavengers
E. Viveros-Valdez, C. Rivas-Morales, P Carranza-Rosales, S. Mendoza, and G. Schmeda-Hirschmann 		341  Full Text
In vitro Cytotoxic Activity of Salsola oppositifolia Desf. (Amaranthaceae) in a Panel of Tumour Cell Lines
Key words: Salsola oppositifolia Desf., Cytotoxicity, Tumour Cells, Flavonols
R. Tundis, M. R. Loizzo, M. Bonesi, F. Menichini, G. A. Statti, and F. Menichini 		347  Full Text
Taxodione, a DNA-Binding Compound from Taxodium distichum L. (Rich.)
Key words: Taxodione, DNA-Binding Compounds, Taxodium distichum
A. M. Zaghloul, A. A. Gohar, Z. A.-A. M. Naiem, and F. M. Abdel Bar 		355  Full Text
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Licochalcone A Isolated from Glycyrrhiza inflata
Key words: Licochalcone A, Glycyrrhiza inflata, Anti-Inflammatory Activity
Y. Cui, M. Ao, W. Li, J. Hu, and L. Yu 		361  Full Text
Coumarin, Anthroquinone and Stilbene Derivatives with Anticholinesterase Activity
Key words: Coumarin, Acetylcholinesterase, Butyrylcholinesterase, Alzheimer's Disease
I. Orhan, F. Tosun, and B. \cSener 		366  Full Text
Enzymatic Inhibitory Activity and Trypanocidal Effects of Extracts and Compounds from Siphoneugena densiflora O. Berg and Vitex polygama Cham.
Key words: Myrtaceae, Trypanosoma, Leishmania
M. B. C. Gallo, A. S. F. Marques, P. C. Vieira, M. F. G. F. da Silva, J. B. Fernandes, M. Silva, R. V. Guido, G. Oliva, O. H. Thiemann, S. Albuquerque, and A. H. Fairlamb 		371  Full Text
Cycloaspeptide A and Pseurotin A from the Endophytic Fungus Penicillium janczewskii
Key words: Penicillium janczewskii, Cycloaspeptide A, Pseurotin A, Endophyte
G. Schmeda-Hirschmann, E. Hormazabal, J. A. Rodriguez, and C. Theoduloz 		383  Full Text
Chemical Basis for the Phytotoxicity of N-Aryl Hydroxamic Acids and Acetanilide Analogues
Key words: Hydroxamic Acids, Acetanilides, Phytoactivity
H. R. Bravo, E. Villarroel, S. V. Copaja, and V. H. Argandon 		389  Full Text
Generation of Recombinant Antibodies against Orchardgrass Acidic nsLTP-Like Proteins
Key words: Lipid Transfer Proteins, Somatic Embryogenesis, Recombinant Antibodies
G. Rakleova, I. Tsacheva, M. Petkova, I. Pantchev, and M. Tchorbadjieva 		395  Full Text
Ketoisophorone Transformation by Marchantia polymorpha and Nicotiana tabacum Cultured Cells
Key words: Cultured Plant Cells, Hydrogenation, Ketoisophorone
M.-E. F. Hegazy, T. Hirata, A. Abdel-Lateff, M. H. A. El-Razek, A. E.-H. H. Mohamed, N. M. Hassan, P. W. Paré, and A. A. Mahmoud 		403  Full Text
In vitro Withanolide Production by Withania somnifera L. Cultures
Key words: Cell Cultures, Withania somnifera, Withanolide
F. Sabir, N. S. Sangwan, N. D. Chaurasiya, L. N. Misra, and R. S. Sangwan 		409  Full Text
Production of Glycyrrhizin in Callus Cultures of Licorice
Key words: Glycyrrhizin, Licorice, Callus Cultures
W. Wongwicha, H. Tanaka, Y. Shoyama, I. Tuvshintogtokh, and W. Putalun 		413  Full Text
Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis of Tryptophanyl-tRNA Synthetase of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
Key words: Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase (AARS), Tryptophanyl-tRNA Synthetase (Trp-RS), Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Phylogenetic Tree
N. Rajendran, R. V. Rajnarayanan, and D. R. Demuth 		418  Full Text
Anti-Herpes Effect of Hemocyanin Derived from the Mollusk Rapana thomasiana
Key words: Herpes Simplex Virus, Rapana thomasiana, Hemocyanin, Resistance
P. Genova-Kalou, D. Dundarova, K. Idakieva, A. Mohmmed, S. Dundarov, and R. Argirova 		429  Full Text
Domain a' of Bombyx mori Protein Disulfide Isomerase Has Chaperone Activity
Key words: Protein Disulfide Isomerase (PDI), Bombyx mori, PDI Activity
T. W. Goo, E. Y. Yun, S. W. Kim, K. H. Choi, S. W. Kang, K.-S. Shin, K. Yu, and O-Y. Kwon 		435  Full Text
Fluidity of Liposome Membranes Doped with Metalloporphyrins: An ESR Study
Key words: EYL Liposomes, ESR, Metalloporphyrins
D. Mana, R. S\lota, G. Mele, and J. Li 		440  Full Text
Role of Single-Electron Oxidation Potential and Lipophilicity in the Antiplasmodial in vitro Activity of Polyphenols: Comparison to Mammalian Cells
Key words: Plasmodium falciparum, Flavonoids, Phenols
P. Grelliera, A. Nemeikaite-Ceniene, J. Sarlauskas, and N. Cenas 		445  Full Text
Transepithelial Transport and Stability in Blood Serum of Angiotensin-I-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Dipeptides
Key words: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), Bioactive Peptides, Transepithelial Peptide Transport
A.-K. Pentzien and H. Meisel 		451  Full Text
Effects of Proteus mirabilis Lipopolysaccharides with Different O-Polysaccharide Structures on the Plasma Membrane of Human Erythrocytes
Key words: Erythrocyte, Proteus mirabilis Lipopolysaccharide, Membrane Fluidity
M. Arabski, K. Gwozdzinski, B. Sudak, and W. Kaca 		460  Full Text
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Original Communications
Chemical and Pharmacological Investigations of Metaxya rostrata
Key words: Metaxya rostrata, Polyphenols, Cytotoxic Effects
J. Virtbauer, L. Krenn, H. Kählig, A. Hüfner, O. Donath, and B. Marian 		469  Full Text
Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Some Common Mosses
Key words: Cyclic Voltammetry, Fenton Reaction, Free Radicals
V. Chobot, L. Kubicová, S. Nabbout, L. Jahodá\vr, and F. Hadacek 		476  Full Text
Non-Phenolic Antioxidant Compounds from Buddleja asiatica
Key words: Buddleja asiatica, Antioxidant, Triterpenoidal Glycosides
M. M. El-Sayed, E.-S. S. Abdel-Hameed, W. S. Ahmed, and E. A. El-Wakil 		483  Full Text
Active Metabolites from Dunalia spinosa Resinous Exudates
Key words: Dunalia spinosa, ({E})-Aurone Rutinoside, Antimicrobial Activity
S. Erazo, G. Rocco, M. Zaldivar, C. Delporte, N. Backhouse, C. Castro, E. Belmonte, F. Delle Monache, and R. García 		492  Full Text
Antileishmanial, Antimalarial and Antimicrobial Activities of the Extract and Isolated Compounds from Austroplenckia populnea (Celastraceae)
Key words: Austroplenckia populnea, Leishmania donovani, Populnoic Acid
S. F. Andrade, A. A. da Silva Filho, D. de O. Resende, M. L. A. Silva, W. R. Cunha, N. P. D. Nanayakkara, and J. K. Bastos 		497  Full Text
Fumigant Antifungal Activity of Essential Oil Components from Acorus gramineus against Three Phytopathogenic Fungi
Key words: Medicinal Plant Essential Oils, Antifungal Activity, Acorus gramineus
Y.-S. Lee, J. Kim, S.-G. Lee, S.-C. Shin, and I.-K. Park 		503  Full Text
Antineoplastic 31-Norcycloartanones from Solanum cernuum Vell.
Key words: Solanum cernuum Vell., 31-Norcycloartanones, Antineoplastic Activity
R. Grando, M. A. Antônio, C. E. P. Araújo, C. Soares, M. A. Medeiros, J. E. de Carvalho, A. M. Lourenço, and L. C. Lopes 		507  Full Text
Cytotoxic b-Dihydroagarofuran Sesquiterpenoids from the Fruits of Celastrus orbiculatus
Key words: Celastrus orbiculatus, Sesquiterpenoids, Cytotoxic Activity
J. Xu, Y.-Q. Guo, X. Li, K. Wei, X. Zhao, and S. Zhange 		515  Full Text
Cytotoxicity of Nitroaromatic Explosives and their Biodegradation Products in Mice Splenocytes: Implications for their Immunotoxicity
Key words: Nitroaromatic Explosives, Oxidative Stress, Splenocytes, Immunotoxicity
V. Miliukiene and N. Cenas 		519  Full Text
Inhibitory Effect of Some Acetyl Esters and Acetamides on Glycation of the Histone H1
Key words: Glycation End Products, Glycation Inhibitors, Histone H1
G. Stoynev, L. Srebreva, R. Gugova, E. Golovinsky, and I. Ivanova 		526  Full Text
Further Sesquiterpene Lactones from Viguiera robusta and the Potential Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Heliangolide: Inhibition of Human Neutrophil Elastase Release
Key words: Asteraceae, Sesquiterpene Lactones, Human Neutrophil Elastase
N. S. Arakawa, K. Schorr, S. R. Ambrósio, I. Merfort, and F. B. Da Costa 		533  Full Text
Evaluation of Lipoxygenase Inhibitory Activity of Anacardic Acids
Key words: Lipoxygenase, Anacardic Acids, Inhibitory Activity, Hydrophobicity
I. Kubo, T. J. Ha, K. Tsujimoto, F. E. Tocoli, and I. R. Green 		539  Full Text
Activity of Essential Oils and Individual Components against Acetyland Butyrylcholinesterase
Key words: Essential Oil, Anticholinesterase, Monoterpenes, Alzheimer’s Disease
I. Orhan, M. Kartal, Y. Kan, and B. \cSener 		547  Full Text
The Role of Aspterric Acid in Auxin-Regulated Reproductive Growth of Arabidopsis thaliana
Key words: Aspterric Acid, Indole-3-acetic Acid, Arabidopsis thaliana
A. Shimada, H. Yamane, and Y. Kimura 		554  Full Text
Glycosylation of Xanthohumol by Fungi
Key words: Xanthohumol, Biotransformation, Beauveria bassiana
E. Huszcza, A. Bartmanska, and T. Tronina 		557  Full Text
Biotransformation of Glabratephrin, a Rare Type of Isoprenylated Flavonoids, by Aspergillus niger
Key words: Tephrosia purpurea, Microbial Transformation, Pseudosemiglabrin
A.-E.-H. H. Mohamed, A. K. Khalafallah, and A. H. Yousof 		561  Full Text
Biosynthetic Origin of Graphenone in Cultured Lichen Mycobionts of Graphis handelii
Key words: Graphis handelii, Isolated Lichen Mycobiont, Graphenone
Y. Takenaka, N. Hamada, and T. Tanahashi 		565  Full Text
Changes of Antioxidant Enzyme and Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase Activities during Chimonanthus praecox Seed Maturation
Key words: Antioxidant Enzymes, Chimonanthus praecox, Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase
X. He and S. Gao 		569  Full Text
Quantification of mRNAs and Housekeeping Gene Selection for Quantitative Real-Time RT-PCR Normalization in European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) during Abiotic and Biotic Stress
Key words: Abiotic/Biotic Stress, European Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Housekeeping Genes, Quantitative Real-Time RT-PCR
M. Olbrich, E. Gerstner, G. Welzl, F. Fleischmann, W. Oßwald, G. Bahnweg, and D. Ernst 		574  Full Text
PSII Photochemistry and Antioxidant Responses of a Chickpea Variety Exposed to Drought
Key words: Chickpea, Drought, Photosynthetic and Antioxidative Response
T. Kalefetoglu Macar and Y. Ekmekçi 		583  Full Text
Rapid and High Quality DNA Isolation from Origanum onites for RAPD and ISSR Analysis
Key words: CTAB DNA Extraction, Origanum onites, RAPD, ISSR
E. Sözen and I. Poyraz 		595  Full Text
Microtitre Plate Assay for Biofilm Formation, Production and Utilization of Hydroxybiphenyl by Rhodococcus sp. Isolated from Gasoline-Contaminated Soil
Key words: 2-Hydroxybiphenyl, Dibenzothiophene, Microtitre Plate
Z. Etemadifar and G. Emtiazi 		599  Full Text
Decreased DNA Repair Capacity of UV-Irradiated Cells Following Interferon Treatment
Key words: Interferon, DNA Repair
V. L. Tsoncheva, K. A. Todorova, and V. A. Maximova 		605  Full Text
Optimization of Fluorophore-Assisted Carbohydrate Electrophoresis
Key words: Fluorophore-AssistedCarbohyd rate Electrophoresis, Optimization, Oligosaccharide Derivatives
G. L. Huang 		612  Full Text
Kairomone Attractant for the Leafmining Fly, Liriomyza bryoniae (Diptera, Agromyzidae)
Key words: Visual/Olfactory Stimulation, Trap Colour, Pest Monitoring
V. Buda and S. Radziute 		615  Full Text
Egg White, a Favourable Solvent to Extract the Active Ingredient of Mylabris phalerata
Key words: Egg White, Mylabris phalerata, Cantharidin
B.-J. Ma and Yuan Ruan 		619  Full Text
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Diterpenoid Production in Hairy Root Culture of Salvia sclarea L.
Key words: Diterpenoids, Hairy Roots, Salvia sclarea
L. Kuzma, E. Bruchajzer, and H. Wysokinska 		621  Full Text
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Triterpenoids as Major Components of the Insect-Trapping Glueof Roridula Species
Key words: Roridula, Trapping Glue, Triterpenoids
B. R. T. Simoneit, P. M. Medeiros, and E. Wollenweber 		625  Full Text
Bioproduction of Sorbicillin Derivatives from Marine Trichoderma sp.
Key words: Trichoderma sp., Sorbicillin Derivatives, Trichodimerol
A. Abdel-Lateff 		631  Full Text
Antioxidant Alkaloid from the South China Sea Marine Sponge Iotrochota sp.
Key words: Marine Sponge, Iotrochota, Purpurone
Y. Liu, H. Ji, J. Dong, S. Zhang, K. J. Lee, and S. Matthew 		636  Full Text
3-O-Acetyl-narcissidine, a Bioactive Alkaloid from Hippeastrum puniceum Lam. (Amaryllidaceae)
Key words: Hippeastrum, Antifeedant, 3-O-Acetyl-narcissidine
O. Santana, M. Reina, A. L. Anaya, F. Hernández, M. E. Izquierdo, and A. González-Coloma 		639  Full Text
Antibacterial Activity of Chitooligosaccharides
Key words: Chitosan, Chitooligosaccharide, Aminoglycosylated Derivative
L. Lillo, J. Alarcón, G. Cabello, C. Céspedes, and C. Caro 		644  Full Text
Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities of Pentanema divaricatum and Its Active Constituent
Key words: Antimicrobial, Inuviscolide Derivative, Pentanema divaricatum
N. Momen-Roknabadi, A. R. Gohari, H. R. Monsef-Esfehani, F. Attar, R. Hajiaghaee, S. Saeidnia, Hossein Jamalifar, Golnaz Kamalinia, and Ahamd R. Shahverdi 		649  Full Text
Bactericidal and Fungicidal Activities of Calia secundiflora (Ort.) Yakovlev
Key words: Calia secundiflora, Quinolizidine Alkaloids, Toxicity
D. Pérez-Laínez, R. García-Mateos, R. San Miguel-Chávez, M. Soto-Hernández, E. Rodríguez-Pérez, and G. Kite 		653  Full Text
Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities of Major Flavonoids of Cynanchum acutum L. (Asclepiadaceae) Growing in Egypt
Key words: Cynanchum acutum, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic
G. A. Fawzy, H. M. Abdallah, M. S. A. Marzouk, F. M. Soliman, and A. A. Sleem 		658  Full Text
Phytotoxicity of Major Constituents of the Volatile Oil from Leaves of Artemisia scoparia Waldst. & Kit.
Key words: Artemisia scoparia, b-Myrcene, Phytotoxicity
H. Pal Singh, S. Kaur, S. Mittal, D. R. Batish, and R. K. Kohli 		663  Full Text
Anti-Hepatitis B Virus Activity of New 1,2,4-Triazol-2-yl- and 1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-yl-2-pyridinone Derivatives
Key words: 1,2,4-Triazoles, 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles, Anti-Hepatitis B Virus
F. A. El-Essawy, W. A. El-Sayed, S. A. El-Kafrawy, A. S. Morshedy, and A.-H. Abdel-Rahman 		667  Full Text
Antiproliferative Effects of a Series of Cyclic Imides on Primary Endothelial Cells and a Leukemia Cell Line
Key words: Cyclic Imides, Leukemia, Angiogenesis, Bone Marrow Stromal Cells
F. d. Campos-Buzzi, and V. Cechinel Filho 		675  Full Text
Yangambin Cytotoxicity: A Pharmacologically Active Lignan Obtained from Ocotea duckei Vattimo (Lauraceae)
Key words: Yangambin, Cytotoxicity, Ocotea duckei
R. L. M. Neto, L. M. A. Sousa, C. S. Dias, J. M. Barbosa Filho, and M. R. Oliveira 		681  Full Text
Biosynthetic Origin of the 1-Oxygen of Umbelliferone in the Root Tissue of Sweet Potato
Key words: ortho-Hydroxylation, Umbelliferone, Sweet Potato
B.-i. Shimizu, K. Kai, M. Tamai, H. Yamaguchi, M. Mizutani, and K. Sakata 		687  Full Text
Mitragyna speciosa: Hairy Root Culture for Triterpenoid Production and High Yield of Mitragynine by Regenerated Plants
Key words: Mitragyna speciosa, Ursolic Acid, Mitragynine, Hairy Root Culture
S. Phongprueksapattana, W. Putalun, N. Keawpradub, and J. Wungsintaweekul 		691  Full Text
Flow Cytometry and Phytochemical Analysis of a Sunflower Cell Suspension Culture in a 5-L Bioreactor
Key words:
C. Haas, J. Weber, J. Ludwig-Müller, S. Deponte, T. Bley, and M. Georgiev 		699  Full Text
Effects of Salicylic Acid on Alternative Pathway Respiration and Alternative Oxidase Expression in Tobacco Calli
Key words: Alternative Pathway (AP), Alternative Oxidase (AOX), Salicylic Acid (SA)
T. Lei, Y.-C. Yan, D.-H. Xi, H. Feng, X. Sun, F. Zhang, W.-L. Xu, H.-G. Liang, and H.-H. Lin 		706  Full Text
Expression of Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase and 6-Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase Isoform Genes in Suspension-Cultured Arabidopsis thaliana Cells
Key words: Dehydrogenase, Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Arabidopsis thaliana
Y. Yin and H. Ashihara 		713  Full Text
Expression of dbat and dbtnbt Genes Involved in Paclitaxel Biosynthesis during the Growth Cycle of Taxus baccata L. Callus Cultures
Key words: Expression, Real-Time RT-PCR, Taxus baccata L.
Z. Katkov\cvinová, M. Lázárová, K. Bru\vnáková, J. Košuth, and E. \vCellárová 		721  Full Text
Chemodiversity of Exudate Flavonoids in Cassinia and Ozothamnus (Asteraceae, Gnaphalieae)
Key words: Cassinia, Ozothamnus, Flavonoids
E. Wollenweber, R. Fischer, M. Dörr, K. Irvine, C. Pereira, and J. F. Stevens 		731  Full Text
Genetic Variability and Relationships among Seventeen Trichoderma Isolates to Control Dry Root Rot Disease Using RAPD Markers
Key words: Fusarium solani, Dry Root Rot Disease, Citrus
K. Gopal, Y. Sreenivasulu, V. Gopi, G. Prasadbabu, T. B. Kumar, P. Madhusudhan, S. K. Ahemeda, and S. G. Palanivel 		740  Full Text
Genetic Stability of Micropropagated Ginger Derived from Axillary Bud through Cytophotometric and RAPD Analysis
Key words: Zingiber officinale, Micropropagation, Genetic Stability
S. Mohanty, M. K. Panda, E. Subudhi, L. Acharya, and S. Nayak 		747  Full Text
Antifeedants of Indian Barnyard Millet, Echinochloa frumentacea Link, against Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stĺl)
Key words: Nilaparvata lugens, Antifeedant, Echinochloa frumentacea
C.-S. Kim, K. Md Alamgir, S. Matsumoto, S.-i. Tebayashi, and H.-S. Koh 		755  Full Text
Development of an Attractant-Baited Trap for Oxythyrea funesta Poda (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae)
Key words: (+/-)-Lavandulol, 2-Phenylethanol, Oxythyrea funesta
J. Vuts, Z. Imrei, and M. Tóth 		761  Full Text
Volatile Components in Dorsal Gland Secretions of the Chacoan Peccary, Catagonus wagneri
Key words: Chacoan Peccary, Catagonus wagneri, Dorsal Gland
J. S.Waterhouse, B. Langley, and P. J. Weldon 		769  Full Text
Effect of Some Flavonic Compounds and Ascorbic Acid on Lactoferrin Stimulation of Erythrocyte Glycolysis and Na+/K+-ATPase Activity
Key words: Lactoferrin, Erythrocyte Glycolysis, Na+/K+-ATPase
A. Maneva and B. Taleva 		773  Full Text
Detection of Cytochrome P450-2A6, -3A5 and -4B1 with Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction in Prostate Tissue
Key words: Prostate, Cytochrome P450 Expression
S. Zencir, D. Alptekin, M. Celiktas, P. Canturk, D. Colak, V. Caner, U. H. Luleyap, and Z. Topcud 		780  Full Text
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Essential Oil Composition of Laurus nobilis L.of Different Growth Stages Growing in Iran
Key words: Laurus nobilis L.,Lauraceae,1,8-Cineole
M. Verdian-rizi and A. Hadjiakhoondi 		785  Full Text
Sipeimine-Producing Endophytic Fungus Isolated from Fritillaria ussuriensis
Key words: Endophytic Fungus, Fritillaria ussuriensis, Alkaloid
H. Yin and J.-L. Chen 		789  Full Text
Identification of Ellagic Acid Derivatives in Methanolic Extracts from Qualea Species
Key words: Qualea, Ellagic Acid Derivatives, Liquid Chromatography
A. L. M. Nasser, C. B. A. Carli, C. M. Rodrigues, D. C. G. Maia, I. Z. Carlos, M. N. Eberlin, C. A. Hiruma-Lima, and W. Vilegas 		794  Full Text
Activity-Guided Isolation of Antioxidant Principles from Limoniastrum feei (Girard) Batt.
Key words: Limoniastrum feei, Polyphenols, Oxidative Stress
M. Chaabi, N. Beghidja, S. Benayache, and A. Lobstein 		801  Full Text
Structure and Spasmolytic Activity Relationships of Monoterpene Analogues Found in Many Aromatic Plants
Key words: Terpenes, Essential Oils, Smooth Muscle
D. P. de Sousa, G. A. S. Júnior, L. N. Andrade, F. R. Calasans, X. P. Nunes, J. M. Barbosa-Filho, and J. S. Batista 		808  Full Text
Bioactive Cycloartane-Type Triterpene Glycosides from Astragalus elongatus
Key words: Astragalus elongatus, Cycloartane-Type Glycosides, Endothelium
I. Çalis, M. Barbic, and G. Jürgenliemk 		813  Full Text
Trypanocidal Activity of Abietane Diterpenoids from the Roots of Craniolaria annua
Key words: Abietane Diterpenoids, Trypanosoma cruzi, Cytotoxicity
J. C. Herrera, G. Troncone, D. Henríquez, and N. Urdaneta 		821  Full Text
Antinociceptive Activity and Preliminary Structure-Activity Relationship of Chalcone-Like Compounds
Key words: Claisen-Schmidt Reaction, Antinociceptive Activity
R. Corręa, B. Proiss Fenner, F. de Campos Buzzi, V. Cechinel Filho, and R. J. Nunes 		830  Full Text
Bioactive Furanoeremophilanes from Senecio otites Kunze ex DC.
Key words: Senecio otites, Furanoeremophilanes, Antifeedant and Insecticidal Effects
D. M. Domínguez, M. Reina, L. Villarroel, V. Fajardo, and A. González-Coloma 		837  Full Text
Nematicidal Activities of Acetylene Compounds from Coreopsis lanceolata L.
Key words: Coreopsis lanceolata L., Acetylene, Nematicide
Y. Kimura, K. Hiraoka, T. Kawano, S. Fujioka, and A. Shimada 		843  Full Text
Fucoxanthin,Tetraprenylated Toluquinone and Toluhydroquinone Metabolites from Sargassum heterophyllum Inhibit the in vitro Growth of the Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum
Key words: Antiplasmodial Activity, Fucoxanthin, Sargaquinal
A. F. Afolayan, J. J. Bolton, C. A. Lategan, P. J. Smith, and D. R. Beukes 		848  Full Text
Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase Activity by Dihydro-b-agarofuran Sesquiterpenes Isolated from Chilean Celastraceae
Key words: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition, Dihydro-b-agarofuran Sesquiterpenes, Alzheimer’s Disease
J. Alarcón, L. Astudillo, and M. Gutierrez 		853  Full Text
Antimutagenic Efficacy of Some Natural Compounds on Cyclophosphamide-Induced p53 Alterations
Key words: p53 Gene, Mutation, PCR-SSCP
E. M. Gouda, A. M. Elbehairy, and M. A. Ghoneim 		857  Full Text
Molecular Investigations of the Soil, Rhizosphere and Transgenic Glufosinate-Resistant Rape and Maize Plants in Combination with Herbicide (BastaR) Application under Field Conditions
Key words: Brassica napus, Glufosinate Resistance, Phosphinothricin-N-acetyltransferase Gene, Weed Populations
D. Ernst, H. Rosenbrock-Krestel, G. Kirchhof, E. Bieber, N. Giunaschwili, R. Müller, G. Fischbeck, T. Wagner, H. Sandermann, and A. Hartmann 		864  Full Text
Biosorption of Nickel by Yeasts in an Osmotically Unsuitable Environment
Key words: Salt Stress, Nickel Stress, Exopolymers, Yeasts
E. Breierová, M. \vCertík, A. Kovárová, and T. Gregor 		873  Full Text
Improvement of Pseudojujubogenin Glycosides Production from Regenerated Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. and Enhanced Yield by Elicitors
Key words: Pseudojujubogenin Glycosides, Bacopa monnieri, Elicitor
S. Kamonwannasit, W. Phrompittayarat, K. Ingkaninan, H. Tanaka, and W. Putalun 		879  Full Text
Increasing CoQ10 Production by Rhodopseudomonas palustris J001 Using a Two-Stage Fermentation Process
Key words: CoQ10, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, Two-Stage Process, Dissolved Oxygen
S.-y. Jiang and L.-j. Yu 		884  Full Text
Charge Redistribution in Adenosylribosyl Transferase Caused by Substitution of a Single Amino Acid Residue
Key words: Adenosylribosyl Transferase, Dielectric Spectroscopy, Protein Structure
M. Gianniosis, V. Berardi, A. Bonincontro, E. Dabbs, and G. Risuleo 		889  Full Text
Examination of Humicola lutea Immobilized in Sol-Gel Matrices: Effective Source of a-Galactosidase
Key words: Immobilization, Fungi, Scanning Electron Microscopy
D. Spasova, P. Aleksieva, L. Nacheva, L. Kabaivanova, G. Chernev, and B. Samuneva 		893  Full Text
The Patterns of Base Sequences in the Nucleic Acids of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Reflect Features of their Abiotic Past
Key words: Nucleic Acids, Oligoribotide, Abiotic Past
F. Pontes, V. Rusu, B. de Barros Neto, and R. Ferreira 		898  Full Text
Phylogenetic Analyses of Plastid-Originated Proteins Imply Universal Endosymbiosis in Ancestors of Animals and Fungi
Key words: Plastid-Originated Proteins, Divergence Time, Endosymbiosis, Gene Transfer
S. Yuan, J.-H. Guo, J.-B. Du, and H.-H. Lin 		903  Full Text
Growth Inhibition of Candida albicans in the Presence of Antiserum Elicited in Rabbits by Mannan-Protein Conjugate
Key words: C. albicans Mannan-Protein Conjugate, Rabbit Antiserum, Growth Inhibition
E. Machová and S. Bystrický 		909  Full Text
Uptake of S-(3-Amino-3-oxopropyl)-cysteine by Caco-2 Cells
Key words: Acrylamide, Intestinal Uptake, Amino Acid Transport System
T. Schwend, J. Schabacker, B. Wetterauer, and M. Wink 		913  Full Text
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Extraction of Two Active Polysaccharides from the Yeast Cell Wall
Key words: (1->3)-b-D-Glucan, Mannan Oligosaccharides, Yeast Cell Wall
G. L. Huang 		919  Full Text
D-(+)-Pinitol, a Component of the Heartwood of Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb.
Key words: D-(+)-Pinitol, Enterolobium cyclocarpum, Heartwood
D. Raya-Gonzalez, T. Pamatz-Bolańos, R. E. del Rio-Torres, R. E. Martinez-Muńoz, O. Ron-Echeverria, and M. M. Martinez-Pacheco 		922  Full Text