Aqueous Two-Phase Systems for the Isolation and Partial Purification of Lipases from Soil Bacteria [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, 2020 Aqueous Two-Phase System (ATPS) is an effective, simple, and single-step technique used for the partial purification of biological molecules. The aim of the study was to develop ATPS technique for the isolation and partial purification of lipases.
Haris Saddique +5 more
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Post-Synthetic Enzymatic and Chemical Modifications for Novel Sustainable Polyesters
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022 Because of their biodegradability, compostability, compatibility and flexible structures, biodegradable polymers such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are an important class of biopolymers with various industrial and biological uses. PHAs are thermoplastic
Fady Abd El-malek +1 more
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Asymmetric preparation of antifungal 1-(4 -chlorophenyl)-1-cyclopropyl methanol and 1-(4 -chlorophenyl)-2-phenylethanol. Study of the detoxification mechanism by Botrytis cinerea [PDF]
, 2011 Chiral alcohols are important as bioactive compounds or as precursors to such molecules. On the basis of the different antifungal properties of the enantiopure alcohol derivatives of 4-chlorophenyl cyclopropyl ketone and benzyl 4-chlorophenyl ketone ...
Aleu Casatejada, Josefina +4 more
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Perilipin regulates the thermogenic actions of norepinephrine in brown adipose tissue [PDF]
, 2007 In response to cold, norepinephrine (NE)-induced triacylglycerol hydrolysis (lipolysis) in adipocytes of brown adipose tissue (BAT) provides fatty acid substrates to mitochondria for heat generation (adaptive thermogenesis).
Bianco, Antonio C. +12 more
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Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 Background and aimsSichuan dark tea (ST), Zangcha, is a traditional fermented Chinese tea found in Sichuan and Tibet and claimed for beneficial effects against lifestyle-related metabolic disorders.
Rui Lu +6 more
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Polycarbonate biodegradation by newly isolated Bacillus strains [PDF]
Archives of Environmental Protection, 2020 As polycarbonate is frequently used in many products, its accumulation in landfi lls is absolutely harmful to the environment. The aims of this study were the screening and isolation of polycarbonate-degrading bacteria (PDB) and the assessment of their ...
Mojgan Arefian +2 more
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Biocatalytic preparation and absolute configuration of enantiomerically pure fungistatic anti-2-benzylindane derivatives. Study of the detoxification mechanism by Botrytis cinerea [PDF]
, 2010 Enantiomerically pure 2-benzylindane derivatives were prepared using biocatalytic methods and their absolute configuration determined. (1R,2S)-2-Benzylindan-1-ol ((1R,2S)-2) and (S)-2-benzylindan-1-one ((S)-3) were produced by fermenting baker’s yeast.
Aleu +23 more
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Colorimetric Measurement of Triglycerides Cannot Provide an Accurate Measure of Stored Fat Content in Drosophila [PDF]
, 2010 Drosophila melanogaster has recently emerged as a useful model system in which to study the genetic basis of regulation of fat storage. One of the most frequently used methods for evaluating the levels of stored fat (triglycerides) in flies is a coupled ...
Andreas Bergmann +19 more
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Fungal Bioremediation of the β-Lactam Antibiotic Ampicillin under Laccase-Induced Conditions
AntibioticsDue to widespread overuse, pharmaceutical compounds, such as antibiotics, are becoming increasingly prevalent in greater concentrations in aquatic ecosystems.
Bouthaina Ghariani +6 more
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Specific Strategies for One-Step and Simultaneous Immobilization-Purification of Lipases
Trends in Peptide and Protein Sciences, 2018 Lipases are the biocatalysts with outstanding prospects in industry and medicine. They have proven to be useful in various hydrolytic and synthetic reactions.
Somaye Imanparast +2 more
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