The effect of a multispecies probiotic on the composition of the faecal microbiota and bowel habits in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients treated with antibiotics [PDF]
Short-term antibiotic treatment profoundly affects the intestinal microbiota, which may lead to sustained changes in microbiota composition. Probiotics may restore such a disturbance.
Jonkers, D.+7 more
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The effect of ultrasonic energy on the separation of cytoplasmic RNA fractions
Plant tissue -4 days old germs of Zea mays and Pisum sativum were subjected to ultrasonic energy using generator with a constant frequency of 800 kHz. RNA was isolated by Mieczyński’s modification of the method described by Georgiev.
D. Tyrawska-Spychałowa+2 more
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Molecular characterization of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates from Bermuda. [PDF]
Molecular characteristics of vancomycin resistant enterococci isolates from Bermuda Island is currently unknown. This study was conducted to investigate phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of VRE isolates from Bermuda Island using the chromogenic ...
Patrick Eberechi Akpaka+5 more
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Introduction: The rapid evolution of the antibacterial resistance problem worldwide, including the Mediterranean countries, constitutes a real threat to public health.
Dhouha Miniaoui+13 more
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Biochemical investigations on endosperm development in Iris pseudoacorus L.
In the successive development phases the nitrogen and protein fractions were determined and ion exchanger chromatography of globulins was performed on DEAE cellulose in the endosperm of the chalasal and micropylar poles of Iris pseudoacorus seeds.
L. Konopska
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Agar Gel Lipoprotein Electrophoresis: A Correlated Study with Ultracentrifugation [PDF]
Abstract Interest in lipoprotein electrophoresis has been stimulated by a reappraisal of hyperlipoproteinemic syndromes and definition of five basic types according to Fredrickson (Types I, II, III, IV, V). The basic analytic reference for lipoprotein studies remains ultracentrifugal analysis.
R. M. lammarino+2 more
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Background. Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) comprises multi-drug resistant, Gram-negative, motile, and aerobic bacteria. Bcc causes severe nosocomial infections particularly in patients with intravascular catheters and in those with cystic ...
Sinan Tüfekci+4 more
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An efficient method for DNA extraction from Cladosporioid fungi [PDF]
We developed an efficient method for DNA extraction from Cladosporioid fungi, which are important fungal plant pathogens. The cell wall of Cladosporioid fungi is often melanized, which makes it difficult to extract DNA from their cells.
Abd-Elsalam, K.A.+3 more
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Extraction and characterisation of Brucella abortus strain RB51 rough lipopolysaccharide [PDF]
Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease with considerable impacts on human and animal health. Brucella abortus strain RB51 vaccine is used for prevention of bovine brucellosis in Iran.
A. Kalantari+4 more
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Paenibacillus brasilensis sp nov., a novel nitrogen-fixing species isolated from the maize rhizosphere in Brazil [PDF]
Sixteen nitrogen-fixing strains isolated from the rhizosphere of maize planted in Cerrado soil, Brazil, which showed morphological and biochemical characteristics similar to the gas-forming Paenibacillus spp., were phenotypically and genetically ...
Duarte, G.F.+3 more
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