Staphylococcus aureus virulence factors and disease
... sarA up-regulates the expression of some virulence factors (e.g. Fnbps, α- and β-hemolysins) and down-regulates others (e.g. SpA and proteases) [49,50]. Additional genes with homology to sarA have been described, including sarS [51] and sarT [52]. The regulation of virulence determinants may also in ...
... sarA up-regulates the expression of some virulence factors (e.g. Fnbps, α- and β-hemolysins) and down-regulates others (e.g. SpA and proteases) [49,50]. Additional genes with homology to sarA have been described, including sarS [51] and sarT [52]. The regulation of virulence determinants may also in ...
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... C. The third golden age was finding organisms that weren't known before and finding that more than one disease can be caused by one organism. D. All of the above are correct. Ans: C ...
... C. The third golden age was finding organisms that weren't known before and finding that more than one disease can be caused by one organism. D. All of the above are correct. Ans: C ...
Biology and Fertility of Soils 29
... isolated from a sandy soil (Beijerinck 1925). Subsequently, the various Azospirillum spp. were isolated from numerous host roots and rhizospheres (Bashan and Levanony 1990; Bashan and Holguin 1997a, b). Significantly lesser attention has been given to their populations in the bulk soil. The isolatio ...
... isolated from a sandy soil (Beijerinck 1925). Subsequently, the various Azospirillum spp. were isolated from numerous host roots and rhizospheres (Bashan and Levanony 1990; Bashan and Holguin 1997a, b). Significantly lesser attention has been given to their populations in the bulk soil. The isolatio ...
Alkaline Lonar lake, India – A treasure of
... Soda lakes are the most suitable naturally occurring environments for alkaliphilic bacteria. The term alkaliphile is used for microorganisms that grow optimally or very well at pH values above 9, often between 10 and 12, but cannot grow or grow only slowly at the near –neutral pH value of 6.5 (Horik ...
... Soda lakes are the most suitable naturally occurring environments for alkaliphilic bacteria. The term alkaliphile is used for microorganisms that grow optimally or very well at pH values above 9, often between 10 and 12, but cannot grow or grow only slowly at the near –neutral pH value of 6.5 (Horik ...
introduction to cave microbiology: a review for the non
... again considered a curiosity, and most microbiologists continued to concentrate on just a handful of microbes responsible for human disease. Of course, once again it was proved that an important microbial activity was overlooked: microbiologists have since determined that Winogradsky’s chemical-eati ...
... again considered a curiosity, and most microbiologists continued to concentrate on just a handful of microbes responsible for human disease. Of course, once again it was proved that an important microbial activity was overlooked: microbiologists have since determined that Winogradsky’s chemical-eati ...
maturation of cider by malolactic fermentation
... The making of the original type of cider sometimes includes a maturation process. Originally, this maturation appeared naturally in the oak vats, but now pure cultures are available for this so-called malolactic fermentation (MLF). A short literature review is given and results from trials in produc ...
... The making of the original type of cider sometimes includes a maturation process. Originally, this maturation appeared naturally in the oak vats, but now pure cultures are available for this so-called malolactic fermentation (MLF). A short literature review is given and results from trials in produc ...
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... Mycobacteria are significantly more resistant to chemical agents including antibiotics and disinfectants compared to other Grampositive bacteria. This increased resistance is mainly due to their unique cell wall structure, which contains large amounts of fatty acids and mycolic acids. Due to their c ...
... Mycobacteria are significantly more resistant to chemical agents including antibiotics and disinfectants compared to other Grampositive bacteria. This increased resistance is mainly due to their unique cell wall structure, which contains large amounts of fatty acids and mycolic acids. Due to their c ...
Botulism
... Clostridium family and it is an endospore- it forms gram-positive bacilli8. There are several common names for botulism including botulinum toxin as well as Botox8. There are seven types of botulism bacteria that have been discovered and the have been identified with the letters A-G but only the str ...
... Clostridium family and it is an endospore- it forms gram-positive bacilli8. There are several common names for botulism including botulinum toxin as well as Botox8. There are seven types of botulism bacteria that have been discovered and the have been identified with the letters A-G but only the str ...
Proteus mirabilis Tigecycline (GAR-936) in with Reduced Levels of
... However, the tigecycline MIC for the E. coli acrAB deletion strain containing pCLL3431, GC 7368, showed a fourfold elevation compared to that for the parent strain. Again, all strains were tested with known substrates of AcrAB (Table 2). Insertion mutants containing pCLL3431 showed a wild-type paren ...
... However, the tigecycline MIC for the E. coli acrAB deletion strain containing pCLL3431, GC 7368, showed a fourfold elevation compared to that for the parent strain. Again, all strains were tested with known substrates of AcrAB (Table 2). Insertion mutants containing pCLL3431 showed a wild-type paren ...
Microbiological detection of bacteria and fungi in the autopsy room
... Penicillium spp., Alternaria spp., and Aspergillus flavus. When data obtained in the spring and summer was evaluated, it was found that the number of bacteria and fungi colonies grown in samples that were taken by using both methods, was significantly higher at the time of the autopsy than those tak ...
... Penicillium spp., Alternaria spp., and Aspergillus flavus. When data obtained in the spring and summer was evaluated, it was found that the number of bacteria and fungi colonies grown in samples that were taken by using both methods, was significantly higher at the time of the autopsy than those tak ...
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... Light scattering properties of cells in flow cytometry. Forward-scattered light is proportional to particle size and Side-scattered light is proportional to cell granularity or internal complexity (BD , 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
... Light scattering properties of cells in flow cytometry. Forward-scattered light is proportional to particle size and Side-scattered light is proportional to cell granularity or internal complexity (BD , 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
“...Grasp the trunk hard only, and you will shake all the branches.”
... weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), and abdominal strength before workouts started along with the 40, 100, and 200 yard sprints. They then did abdominal workouts for about 20 minutes, three times a week, for six weeks. I repeated the measurements of their weight, BMI, abdominal strength and the three spr ...
... weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), and abdominal strength before workouts started along with the 40, 100, and 200 yard sprints. They then did abdominal workouts for about 20 minutes, three times a week, for six weeks. I repeated the measurements of their weight, BMI, abdominal strength and the three spr ...
Accept your fate? Defence strategies of yeast and filamentous fungi
... young scientists, either giving presentations or displaying posters. Offering this forum to them is an important aspect, one that supports scientific development and the integration into the VAAM scientific community. The attractiveness of our Annual Conference is reflected in the high number of par ...
... young scientists, either giving presentations or displaying posters. Offering this forum to them is an important aspect, one that supports scientific development and the integration into the VAAM scientific community. The attractiveness of our Annual Conference is reflected in the high number of par ...
ESCHERICHIA COLI AEPYCEROS MELAMPUS SOURCES
... study of the dissemination of AMR in nature, as they have never been treated with antimicrobials, have no direct contact or access to the faeces of domesticated animals or humans and often live in areas with low population densities. Therefore, the commensal bacterial populations in their intestinal ...
... study of the dissemination of AMR in nature, as they have never been treated with antimicrobials, have no direct contact or access to the faeces of domesticated animals or humans and often live in areas with low population densities. Therefore, the commensal bacterial populations in their intestinal ...
For the measurement of ATP in microorganisms after the elimination
... cells. Most types of somatic cells, e.g. blood cells are lysed with a neutral detergent. The released ATP and other forms of extracellular ATP in the samples is enzymatically degraded. All living cells contain ATP where it plays the role of energy currency between different cellular processes. The i ...
... cells. Most types of somatic cells, e.g. blood cells are lysed with a neutral detergent. The released ATP and other forms of extracellular ATP in the samples is enzymatically degraded. All living cells contain ATP where it plays the role of energy currency between different cellular processes. The i ...
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... Departament de Microbiologia, Centre de Diagnòstic Biomèdic, IDIBAPS, Hospital Clı́nic Barcelona, Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, ...
... Departament de Microbiologia, Centre de Diagnòstic Biomèdic, IDIBAPS, Hospital Clı́nic Barcelona, Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, ...
Flagellar glycosylation – a new component of the motility repertoire?
... Thomashow & Rittenberg, 1985a). Electron microscopy studies of a number of organisms with polar flagella have identified, in addition, a unique basal body structure which appears to be a convex disk situated below the outer membrane (Engelhardt et al., 1993; Ferris et al., 1984; Thomashow & Rittenbe ...
... Thomashow & Rittenberg, 1985a). Electron microscopy studies of a number of organisms with polar flagella have identified, in addition, a unique basal body structure which appears to be a convex disk situated below the outer membrane (Engelhardt et al., 1993; Ferris et al., 1984; Thomashow & Rittenbe ...
Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from A
... Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram positive rod-shape bacteria. Other foodborne pathogens, mostly, may cause typical symptoms of gastroenteritis. Unlike these microorganisms, Listeria monocytogenes infection may result in more serious symptoms, usually take in the form of meningitis or septi ...
... Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram positive rod-shape bacteria. Other foodborne pathogens, mostly, may cause typical symptoms of gastroenteritis. Unlike these microorganisms, Listeria monocytogenes infection may result in more serious symptoms, usually take in the form of meningitis or septi ...
University of Groningen Autoregulation of lactose transport
... autoregulation of carbohydrate utilization controls the catabolic activities within a specific metabolic pathway, whereas hierarchical control involves the metabolic pathway of the preferred carbohydrate as well as that of the less preferred carbohydrate. The mechanisms that result in the regulation ...
... autoregulation of carbohydrate utilization controls the catabolic activities within a specific metabolic pathway, whereas hierarchical control involves the metabolic pathway of the preferred carbohydrate as well as that of the less preferred carbohydrate. The mechanisms that result in the regulation ...
Methanogenesis in low sulfate hot spring algal-bacterial mats
... temperature limit for mat development which was about 73 C. Samples from various temperature regimes of the mat (44-60 C) all showed increased methane production upon incubation at elevated temperatures (65-70 C) indicating that the reason for maximal methanogenesis occurring below the upper tempera ...
... temperature limit for mat development which was about 73 C. Samples from various temperature regimes of the mat (44-60 C) all showed increased methane production upon incubation at elevated temperatures (65-70 C) indicating that the reason for maximal methanogenesis occurring below the upper tempera ...
ROLE OF IONIZED CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM IN CELLULOSE
... were: FS-Ac3: >0.36; RA-7: 0.28; RF B34b and C94: >0.64 mM; whereas no estimation for FS-S85. FS showed considerable variation in ED, perhaps due to interactions of G and CD; therefore, NH3-free complete cellulose media was used to separate the effect of G on CD, confirming the absolute Ca+2 requir ...
... were: FS-Ac3: >0.36; RA-7: 0.28; RF B34b and C94: >0.64 mM; whereas no estimation for FS-S85. FS showed considerable variation in ED, perhaps due to interactions of G and CD; therefore, NH3-free complete cellulose media was used to separate the effect of G on CD, confirming the absolute Ca+2 requir ...
Characterisation of Vibrio anguillarum for the development of
... When the first incidences of V. anguillarum occurred in cod aquaculture, vaccines designed for vibriosis in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) were used in an attempt to combat the disease. However, these vaccines did not provide sufficient protection, possibly because they lacked serotype O2b, which ...
... When the first incidences of V. anguillarum occurred in cod aquaculture, vaccines designed for vibriosis in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) were used in an attempt to combat the disease. However, these vaccines did not provide sufficient protection, possibly because they lacked serotype O2b, which ...
Antifungal potential of silk recovered from Neoscona theisi
... domestica can inhibit the growth of the Gram positive bacterium, Bacillus subtilis as well as ...
... domestica can inhibit the growth of the Gram positive bacterium, Bacillus subtilis as well as ...
Ceylon Journal of Science
... QTL conditioning resistance to common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas campestris (Nodari et al., 1993). It is interesting to observe genetic proximity between host genes that affect pathogenic and beneficial plantmicrobe interactions. However, the practical application of biological nitrogen ...
... QTL conditioning resistance to common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas campestris (Nodari et al., 1993). It is interesting to observe genetic proximity between host genes that affect pathogenic and beneficial plantmicrobe interactions. However, the practical application of biological nitrogen ...
ANTAGONISM OF Bacillus spp. TOWARDS Microcystis aeruginosa Philosophiae Doctor
... (HABs) all over the world. The HABs are sometimes a direct result of anthropogenic pollution entering water bodies, such as partially treated nutrient-rich effluents and the leaching of fertilisers and animal wastes. Microcystis species are the dominant cyanobacteria (algae) that proliferate in thes ...
... (HABs) all over the world. The HABs are sometimes a direct result of anthropogenic pollution entering water bodies, such as partially treated nutrient-rich effluents and the leaching of fertilisers and animal wastes. Microcystis species are the dominant cyanobacteria (algae) that proliferate in thes ...