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Exploiting exopolysaccharides from microalgae to block the toxic in vitro effects of Bothrops sp. venom [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Snakebite envenomation causes various toxic effects in humans, including death. Antivenoms are effectively prevent death but cannot completely block local muscle tissue damage, resulting in amputation and disability; thus, complementary therapies are ...
Camila Castro-Pinheiro, Stanislav Sukhikh, Olga Babich, Svetlana Ivanova, Eladio Flores Sanchez, André Lopes Fuly   +5 more
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Hydrogel Design Based on Bacterial Exopolysaccharides: The Biomedical Promise of Levan. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci
Popa AI, Carpa R, Farkas A.
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Influence of Process Operation on the Production of Exopolysaccharides in Arthrospira platensis and Chlamydomonas asymmetrica

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
Extracellular polysaccharides, or exopolysaccharides are high–molecular weight sugar-based polymers expressed and secreted by many microorganisms. As host organisms, the functions of exopolysaccharides are diverse, ranging from physical protection via ...
Sun-Hwa Jung, Niklas Zell, Fabian Boßle, Ulrich Teipel, Cornelia Rauh, Christopher McHardy, Christoph Lindenberger   +6 more
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Light Irradiation Coupled with Exogenous Metal Ions to Enhance Exopolysaccharide Synthesis from Agaricus sinodeliciosus ZJU-TP-08 in Liquid Fermentation

Journal of Fungi, 2021
To promote Agaricus sinodeliciosus var. Chaidam ZJU-TP-08 growth and metabolites accumulation, a novel integrated strategy was developed by adopting high levels of metal ions coupled with light treatment.
Hongyun Lu, Siyu Liu, Shengliang Zhang, Qihe Chen   +3 more
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Contribution of Quercetin to the Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Monascus Exopolysaccharides

Foods, 2023
Exopolysaccharides are important metabolites of Monascus with healthy activities. However, the low production level limits their applications. Hence, the aim of this work was to increase the yield of exopolysaccharides (EPS) and optimize liquid ...
Haiyun Yang, Hui Meng, Liuming Xie, Zhibing Huang   +3 more
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The Role of Exopolysaccharides in Direct Interspecies Electron Transfer

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
Direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) is an effective mechanism for microbial species to exchange electrons cooperatively during syntrophic metabolism. It is generally accepted that DIET is mainly mediated by electrically conductive pili and outer
Zheng Zhuang, Xue Xia, Guiqin Yang, Li Zhuang   +3 more
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Analysis of Exopolysaccharides in Lactobacillus casei group Probiotics from Human Breast Milk

Indonesian Journal of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, 2023
Exopolysaccharides get a lot of attention because they can improve the host immune system. Exopolysaccharide is a polysaccharide that is produced and secreted from microbes outside the cell, usually found on the outside of the bacterial structure.
Nur Kusmiyati, Yuni Puspitasari, Ulfah Utami, Anggeria Oktavisa Denta   +3 more
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Exopolysaccharides from Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Review on Functions, Biosynthesis and Applications in Food Industry

Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology, 2023
Lactic acid bacteria are the substantial source for producing polysaccharides used in technological applications as thickeners and viscosifiers in the food industry.
Tuğba Karabekmez Erdem, Hazel Dilşad Tatar, Sermet Ayman, Yekta Gezginç   +3 more
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Exopolysaccharides from Marine Microbes: Source, Structure and Application

Marine Drugs, 2022
The unique living environment of marine microorganisms endows them with the potential to produce novel chemical compounds with various biological activities.
Mingxing Qi, Caijuan Zheng, Wenhui Wu, Guangli Yu, Peipei Wang   +4 more
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Distinct Agents Induce Streptococcus mutans Cells with Altered Biofilm Formation Capacity

Microbiology Spectrum, 2022
Dental caries is a multifactorial biofilm- and sugar-dependent disease. This study investigated the influence of different agents on the induction of surviving Streptococcus mutans cells after successive treatment cycles and characterized the biofilms ...
Ana Carolina Urbano de Araujo Lopes, Carmélia Isabel Vitorino Lobo, Sabrina Marcela Ribeiro, Jaqueline da Silva Colin, Vanessa Coronato Nogueira Constantino, Matheus Mieli Canonici, Paula Aboud Barbugli, Marlise Inêz Klein   +7 more
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