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Bactericidal effect of corona discharges in atmospheric air [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The present paper explores the possibilities of using impulsive and steady-state corona discharges for bio-decontamination operations. A high tension tubular corona electrode was stressed with positive or negative dc voltage with magnitude up to 26 kV ...
Anderson, John   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Chitosan in Integument of Cockroaches [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Basic Science in Medicine, 2018
Introduction: Due to drug resistance and toxic side effects observed following administration of many antibacterial drugs, novel strategies are highly needed for treatment of bacterial diseases.
Hadi Shahraki   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Structural and Functional Analysis of BipA, a Regulator of Virulence in Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The translational GTPase BipA regulates the expression of virulence and pathogenicity factors in several eubacteria. BipA-dependent expression of virulence factors occurs under starvation conditions, such as encountered during infection of a host.
Blaha, Gregor   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Phenol-Soluble Modulins From Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms Form Complexes With DNA to Drive Autoimmunity

open access: yesFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
The bacterial amyloid curli, produced by Enterobacteriales including Salmonella species and Escherichia coli, is implicated in the pathogenesis of several complex autoimmune diseases.
Kaitlyn Grando   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

NmPin from the marine thaumarchaeote Nitrosopumilus maritimus is an active membrane associated prolyl isomerase. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
We cordially thank Alma Rute for excellent technical assistance and the DFG (GRK 1431-1 and 1431-2) for financial support (PB). We thank the Microscope and Histology Facility of the University of Aberdeen for providing their equipment.
Bayer, Peter   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Imaging and 3D reconstruction of membrane protein complexes by cryo-electron microscopy and single particle analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) in combination with single particle image processing and volume reconstruction is a powerful technology to obtain medium-resolution structures of large protein complexes, which are extremely difficult to crystallize and ...
Gregorini, Marco
core   +1 more source

Antibacterial Properties of Mussel-Inspired Polydopamine Coatings Prepared by a Simple Two-Step Shaking-Assisted Method

open access: yesFrontiers in Chemistry, 2019
A simple two-step, shaking-assisted polydopamine (PDA) coating technique was used to impart polypropylene (PP) mesh with antimicrobial properties. In this modified method, a relatively large concentration of dopamine (20 mg ml−1) was first used to create
Pegah Kord Forooshani   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

A comparative study between low- and high-tech methods for the detection and mitigation of illicit connections in stormwater systems

open access: yesWater Science and Technology, 2023
Illicit connections of wastewater to stormwater systems are the main drawback of separate sewer systems, as they lead to a direct discharge of untreated wastewater to the aquatic environment.
Remy Schilperoort   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

A large bladder hematoma resulting from infectious hemorrhagic cystitis after pelvic reconstruction with transvaginal mesh: An unusual complication

open access: yesSAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2019
A large hematoma resulting from hemorrhagic cystitis after uncomplicated pelvic reconstruction surgery with a transvaginal mesh is rare. A 66-year-old female who underwent pelvic reconstruction with transvaginal mesh presented with acute urinary ...
Ing-Luen Shyu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Atmospheric Plasma Sources as Potential Tools for Surface and Hand Disinfection

open access: yesHygiene, 2023
Good hand hygiene has proven to be essential in reducing the uncontrolled spread of human pathogens. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) may provide an alternative to disinfecting hands with ethanol-based handrubs when handwashing facilities are unavailable ...
Wolfram M. Brück   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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