PJS Vol 148 No. 3, September 2019
About the Cover
The photo depicts the protein sequence alignment and domain architecture of the GH18 (glycoside hydrolase family 18) genes of Aspergillus tubingensis, a common fungal species. The GH18 genes of A. tubingensis and another species, Daldinia eschscholzii, were found to contain variability in amino acid sequences and additional domain architectures. Moreover, both have been proven capable of rapidly degrading chitin within 3–5 days of incubation. Such properties make these fungi ideal sources of chitinases for enzyme mechanistic studies and biotechnology applications (e.g., shell waste management in the crustacean processing industry). To learn more, go to page 579–586.
Editorial Board 2019
Editorial: Journal Status Report 2019
Letters to the Editor
Regular Articles
Comparative Expression Analysis of Small Intestine Nutrient Transporters Sodium/Glucose Cotransporter 1 (SGLT1) and Peptide Transporter 1 (PepT1) between Itik Pinas (Anas platyrhynchos L.) and Commercial Layer Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Alexandrinne M. Pinca, Herald Nygel F. Bautista, Christine B. Adiova, and Percival P. Sangel
Macrofouler Community Succession in South Harbor, Manila Bay, Luzon Island, Philippines during the Northeast Monsoon Season of 2017–2018
Claire B. Trinidad, Rafael Lorenzo G. Valenzuela, Melody Anne B. Ocampo, and Benjamin M. Vallejo Jr.
Production of Conjugated Linoleic Acid by Lactic Acid Bacteria: Screening and Optimization
Angelo M. Tapia, Jose Arceo N. Bautista, Bernadette C. Mendoza, Laura J. Pham, Ione G. Sarmago, and Maria Cynthia R. Olivero
Isolation of a CEL 1 Homolog in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Fruit as a Cost-effective Endonuclease Source for Targeting Induced Local Lesions IN the Genome (TILLING) Analysis
Rochelle E. Alcasid, Maria Elizabeth B. Naredo, Darlon V. Lantican, and Hayde F. Galvez
Chemometric Differentiation of Dipterocarpaceae Wood Species Based on Colorimetric Measurements
Monica Gibe, Justine M. Kalaw, Willie P. Abasolo, and Fortunato Sevilla III
Tree Legume – Microbial Symbiosis and Other Soil Amendments as Rehabilitation Strategies in Mine Tailings in the Philippines
Nelly S. Aggangan, Julieta A. Anarna, and Nina M. Cadiz
Surface Water Characteristics in the Vicinity of Abandoned Mercury Mine Site in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines
Jessie O. Samaniego, Cris Reven L. Gibaga, Alexandria M. Tanciongco, Rasty M. Rastrullo, and Ma. Azileira V. Costa
Preliminary Radiological Survey on High Rare-earth Containing Area in San Vicente, Philippines
Kazuki Iwaoka, Lorna Jean H. Palad, Christopher O. Mendoza, Fe M. Dela Cruz, Masahiro Hosoda, Shinji Tokonami, Eliza B. Enriquez,
Chitho P. Feliciano, and Reiko Kanda
Toxicity, Antibacterial, and Antioxidant Activities of Fungal Endophytes Colletotrichum and Nigrospora spp. Isolated from Uvaria grandiflora
Kin Israel R. Notarte, Mark Kevin P. Devanadera, Anna Beatriz R. Mayor, Mary Christine A. Cada, Melissa H. Pecundo, and Allan Patrick G. Macabeo
Responses of ‘Carabao’ Mango to Various Ripening Agents
Angelyn T. Lacap, Emma Ruth V. Bayogan, Leizel B. Secretaria, Christine Diana S. Lubaton, and Daryl C. Joyce
Structural Stability Analysis of Models of Dopamine Synthesis and D1 Receptor Trafficking in RPT Cells using CRNT
John Justine S. Villar, Patrick Vincent N. Lubenia, Eduardo R. Mendoza, and Carlene P.C. Pilar-Arceo
Reoptimization of the Consensus Pattern Problem under Pattern Length Modification
Jhoirene B. Clemente, Proceso L. Fernandez Jr., Richelle Ann B. Juayong, Jasmine A. Malinao, Ivy D. Ordanel, and Henry N. Adorna
Development and Evaluation of a Culturally Sensitive Food Frequency Questionnaire for the Assessment of Prebiotic and Probiotic Intake of Urban-living, Low-to-medium-income Women
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Marietoni B. Pico, Demetria C. Bongga, Erniel B. Barrios, and Alonzo A. Gabriel
Small Maar Lakes of Luzon Island, Philippines: Its Limnological Status and Implications for the Management of Tropical Lakes – A Review
Milette U. Mendoza, Jonathan Carlo A. Briones, Masayuki Itoh, Karol Sophia Agape R. Padilla, Jaydan I. Aguilar, Noboru Okuda, and Rey Donne S. Papa
Local Fungal Endophytes as Rich Sources of Chitinase Genes
Zabrina Bernice L. Malto, Christine Jurene O. Bacal, Mark Jeffrey S. Diaz, and Eizadora T. Yu