Biofilm formation and role of other pathogenic factors in the virulence of Staphylococcus epidermidis clinical isolates [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyMedical device-associated infections represent a significant healthcare challenge, as sterilization of the biomaterial often necessitates device removal. The most frequently isolated microorganism in these infections is Staphylococcus epidermidis, a skin
María Coronada Fernández-Calderón +10 more
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A Theoretical-Experimental Study on the Structure and Activity of Certain Quinolones and the Interaction of Their Cu(II)-Complexes on a DNA Model. [PDF]
Met Based Drugs, 2000 Theoretical electronic Structure methods have been employed to study the structure and activity of certain (free) quinolones and the interaction of their Cu(II)‐complexes on a DNA model (Rhodamine 6G (rhod)). As a manner of assessing the generated geometries, the nalidixic acid geometrical parameters obtained were tested against the crystallographic ...
Robles J +4 more
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Casbane diterpene as a promising natural antimicrobial agent against biofilm-associated infections. [PDF]
Molecules, 2010 Croton nepetaefolius is a native plant from northeastern Brazil that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. The biological action of this plant has been extensively explored, being the secondary metabolites responsible for its properties alkaloids ...
Carneiro VA +8 more
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Jurnal Teknologi dan Industri Pangan, 2005 Andaliman spice is usually added as one of main spices in cooked fish and meat. Andaliman seeds were extracted using maceration method with nonpolar, semipolar and polar solvents.
Sedarnawati Yasni2) +3 more
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Effects of Hidrophobic Surfactant Proteins SP-B and SP-C on the Mechanical Properties and Structural Stability of Phospholipid Bilayers [PDF]
Biophysical Journal, 2012 The respiratory surface is stabilized by pulmonary surfactant, a complex mixture of lipids and proteins, whose main function is reducing surface tension at the alveolar air-liquid interface in order to facilitate the work of breathing. It is composed by around 90% lipids and 8-10% specific proteins, including the hydrophobic polypeptides SP-B and SP-C.
Parra, Elisa +5 more
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The Surface Character of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Subclinical Mastitis of Dairy Cow Supporting Adherence to Udder Epithelial Cell [PDF]
, 2010 Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one among pathogen bacteria that caused mastitis in dairycow in Indonesia. Its ability to initiate infection depends on the surface character of the bacteria. Thesurface character of S.
Franky, F. (F) +3 more
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HPMA and HEMA copolymer bead interactions with eukaryotic cells
Materials Research, 2004 Two different hydrophilic acrylate beads were prepared via aqueous suspension polymerization. Beads produced of a hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA) and ethyleneglycol methacrylate (EDMA) copolymer were obtained using a polyvinyl alcohol suspending medium.
Cristina D. Vianna-Soares +3 more
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Immobilization of a Plant Lipase from Pachira aquatica in Alginate and Alginate/PVA Beads
Enzyme Research, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014 This study reports the immobilization of a new lipase isolated from oleaginous seeds of Pachira aquatica, using beads of calcium alginate (Alg) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). We evaluated the morphology, number of cycles of reuse, optimum temperature, and temperature stability of both immobilization methods compared to the free enzyme.
Bárbara M. Bonine +3 more
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Quantitative determination of modal content and morphological properties of coal sulphides by digital image analysis as a tool to check their flotation behaviour [PDF]
, 2003 An efficient depression of coal sulphides in the flotation process means a healthier environment and may be essential for the sustainability of a coal operation.
Alvarez +13 more
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Adhesion of Salmonella enteritidis to stainless steel surfaces [PDF]
, 2007 Adhesion of microorganisms to food processing surfaces and the problems it causes are a matter of strong concern to the food industry. Contaminated food processing surfaces may act as potential sources of transmission of pathogens in food industry ...
Azeredo, Joana +4 more
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