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Encapsulating Bacteria [PDF]

Structure, 2013
In this issue, Bushell and colleagues report the structure of Escherichia coli Wzi, an outer membrane protein, and provide evidence that it functions as a lectin for K30 capsule polysaccharide, thereby anchoring it to the cell surface.
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Biologically Relevant Methods to Test How Microbes Colonize Maize Styles (Silks): Case Study of a Pantoea Strain

Bacteria
Maize silks (style) receive wind-transmitted pollen. Thereafter, male gametes travel through the silks to reach ovules. Pollinated silks contain a microbiome, members of which are predicted to promote host reproduction and abiotic/biotic stress tolerance
Michelle E. H. Thompson, Manish N. Raizada   +1 more
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Lipopolysaccharide from Proteus mirabilis Slows Platelet Plug Formation in Human Whole Blood

Bacteria
Platelets are well known for their role in hemostasis. Additionally, platelets play a crucial role in immune and inflammatory responses. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) can mediate bacterial interactions during infection, triggering platelets to initiate an ...
Lidia M. M. Wells, Oscar C. Mena, Shahajahan J. Chowdhury, Joseph D. Gheorghe, Udochukwu Oyoyo, Danilo S. Boskovic   +5 more
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Comparative Analysis of Infection Strategies of Pseudomonas cannabina pv. alisalensis and P. syringae pv. tomato in Different Host Plants

Bacteria
Plant pathogenic Pseudomonas species cause a variety of diseases in plants. Each Pseudomonas species employs different virulence factors and strategies for successful infection.
Nanami Sakata, Giyu Usuki, Kanon Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Ishiga   +3 more
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Investigation of Potent Antifungal Metabolites from Marine Streptomyces bacillaris STR2 (MK045300) from Western Algeria

Bacteria
Fungal infections significantly threaten public health, and many strains are resistant to antifungal drugs. Marine Actinobacteria have been identified as the generators of powerful bioactive compounds with antifungal activity and can be used to address ...
Nesrine Boublenza, Nadir Boudjlal Dergal, Larbi Belyagoubi, Ameur Cherif, Abdelhanine Ayad   +4 more
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Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacterial Isolates from Clinical Specimens at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia: Retrospective Study

Bacteria
Background: Bacterial infections constitute a large portion of infectious disorders. The location of culture-positive specimens and profiles of antibiotic resistance for common pathogens have been the focal points of subsequent investigations ...
Mulat Erkihun, Ayenew Assefa, Biruk Legese, Andargachew Almaw, Ayenew Berhan, Birhanu Getie, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Alemie Fentie, Shewaneh Damtie, Tahir Eyayu, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Yenealem Solomon, Bekele Sharew, Zelalem Asmare, Molla Getie, Aklesya Enkobahry, Bayu Ayele, Degu Ashagrie   +17 more
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Utilizing Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Bacteria
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are beneficial bacteria that play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant growth through various mechanisms.
Piao Yang, Abraham Condrich, Sean Scranton, Camina Hebner, Ling Lu, Muhammad Azam Ali   +5 more
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Development of an LPS-based ELISA for diagnosis of Yersinia enterocolitica O:3 infections in Danish patients: a follow-up study

BMC Microbiology, 2017
Background The bacterium Yersinia enterocolitica causes gastroenteritis in humans. The study aimed to develop a diagnostic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for detection of Yersinia enterocolitica O:3 LPS antibodies in sera from Danish patients ...
Tine Dalby, Eva Rasmussen, Peter Schiellerup, Karen Angeliki Krogfelt   +3 more
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Impact of Novel Functional Ingredients on Lactobacillus casei Viability

Bacteria
Nipple fruit (Solanum mammosum), teosinte (Dioon mejiae), Caesar mushroom (Amanita caesarea), and weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum) powders have shown great nutritional content with meaningful dietary applications.
Ricardo S. Aleman, Franklin Delarca, Mallerly Sarmientos, Jhunior Marcia, Ajitesh Yaday, Aryana Kayanush   +5 more
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Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Phytochemical Content, Antioxidant Capacity, Sensory Acceptability and Microbial Safety of African Black Nightshade and African Spider Plant Vegetables

Bacteria, 2023
Traditional preparation of African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) such as African black nightshade (Solanum nigrum) and African spiderplant (Cleome gynandra) involves either boiling and discarding the first water or lengthy boiling.
Marie Lys Irakoze, Eliud Nalianya Wafula, Eddy Elkana Owaga   +2 more
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