Effects of 1% or 0.5% chitosan (CHI), 10% or 5% aqueous extract of ginger, onion and garlic (GOG) and their composite solutions (1% CHI+10% GOG, 0.5% CHI+5% GOG) on quality and shelf life of stewed-pork were evaluated. Microbiological (total bacterial count), chemical (pH, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), peroxide value (POV), 2-thiobarbituric acid (TBA)) and sensory characteristics were ...

enoxolone is a major component of a traditional plant called licorice. this substance has been found to contain some pharmaceutical properties including of both antiviral and antifungal activities. microbiological studies have identified more than seven periodontopathogens in the periodontal pockets, which less than 4 species were capnophile. the purpose of this study was to investigate the in ...

Herbal medicine industry in Indonesia was shaken when Indonesian National Agency of Drugs and Food control prohibits the development of herbal medicines made from Catharanthus roseus. The reason given is that Catharanthus roseus contains alkaloids causing bone marrow depression. The purpose of this article to explore the effects of both preclinical and clinical pharmacological of Catharanthus r...

Indonesian waters are rich in biological resources of seaweed, one which is seaweed Eucheuma cottonii. However, its use still limited for the process making various foods such as food thickeners, stabilizers and forming gels. Even though it's cottonii has a much more important role, namely containing bioactive components that can function antibacterials beneficial to human health. The aim this ...

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) with fascinating physicochemical properties, ultrathin lamellar structure, high specific surface area, excellent biocompatibility have been extensively explored in biomedical applications over the past decade. Photonic MXene nanomedicine materdicine, as one of most burgeoning emerging treatment modalities, are great r...