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The triterpenoid curcumene mediates the relative hydrophilicity of Bacillus subtilis spores

mBio
Spores of Bacillus subtilis are surrounded and protected by the coat and the crust, multi-layered structures mainly made of proteins and polysaccharides.
Stefany Castaldi, Giuliana Donadio, Ivana Staiano, Ezio Ricca, Rachele Isticato   +4 more
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Co‐purification of nitrate reductase 1 with components of the cytochrome bcc‐aa3 oxidase supercomplex from spores of Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2)

FEBS Open Bio, 2021
In order to reduce nitrate in vivo, the spore‐specific respiratory nitrate reductase, Nar1, of Streptomyces coelicolor relies on an active cytochrome bcc‐aa3 oxidase supercomplex (bcc‐aa3 supercomplex).
Dörte Falke, Marco Fischer, Christian Ihling, Claudia Hammerschmidt, Andrea Sinz, Gary Sawers   +5 more
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Inactivation Effect of Thymoquinone on Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris Vegetative Cells, Spores, and Biofilms

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris (A. acidoterrestris), a spore-forming bacterium, has become a main challenge and concern for the juices and acid beverage industry across the world due to its thermo-acidophilic characteristic. Thymoquinone (TQ) is one of
Qiuxia Fan, Qiuxia Fan, Cheng Liu, Cheng Liu, Zhenpeng Gao, Zhenpeng Gao, Zhongqiu Hu, Zhongqiu Hu, Zhouli Wang, Zhouli Wang, Jianbo Xiao, Yahong Yuan, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue, Tianli Yue, Tianli Yue   +15 more
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FRET-Based Quantum Dot Immunoassay for Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Aspergillus amstelodami

Sensors, 2011
In this study, a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based quantum dot (QD) immunoassay for detection and identification of Aspergillus amstelodami was developed.
Michele D. Kattke, Elizabeth J. Gao, Kim E. Sapsford, Ashok Kumar, Larry D. Stephenson   +4 more
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Rapid, Point-of-Care Microwave Lysis and Electrochemical Detection of Clostridioides difficile Directly from Stool Samples

Bioengineering
The rapid detection of the spore form of Clostridioides difficile has remained a challenge for clinicians. To address this, we have developed a novel, precise, microwave-enhanced approach for near-spontaneous release of DNA from C. difficile spores via a
Lovleen Tina Joshi, Emmanuel Brousseau, Trefor Morris, Jonathan Lees, Adrian Porch, Les Baillie   +5 more
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New Biocide Foam Containing Hydrogen Peroxide for the Decontamination of Vertical Surface Contaminated With Bacillus thuringiensis Spores

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018
Despite scientific advances, bacterial spores remain a major preoccupation in many different fields, such as the hospital, food, and CBRN-E Defense sector.
Esther Le Toquin, Esther Le Toquin, Sylvain Faure, Nicole Orange, Fabienne Gas   +4 more
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Transparent UV‐Curable Self‐Sanitizing Coatings Applicable to Diverse Surfaces and High‐Touch Screens to Mitigate Deadly Pathogen Transmission

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Development of a transparent, self‐sanitizing antimicrobial coating technology applicable to a wide range of materials and surfaces‐including touchscreens, transparent substrates, and metal, plastic, and glass‐regardless of pathogen type. The spray‐coated, UV‐cross‐linked imidazole‐based quaternary ammonium chloride materials provide broad‐spectrum ...
Surjith Kumaran, Sumin Han, Euna Oh, Chunghee Jo, Hyerin Shin, Dae‐Hong Ko, Hyo‐Jick Choi   +6 more
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Assessment of Suppressive Effects of Negative Air Ions on Fungal Growth, Sporulation and Airborne Viral Load

Atmosphere
Spores of filamentous fungi are common biological particles in indoor air that can negatively impact human health, particularly among immunocompromised individuals and patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Stefan Mijatović, Andrea Radalj, Andjelija Ilić, Marko Janković, Jelena Trajković, Stefan Djoković, Borko Gobeljić, Aleksandar Sovtić, Gordana Petrović, Miloš Kuzmanović, Jelena Antić Stanković, Predrag Kolarž, Irena Arandjelović   +12 more
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Auranofin and Baicalin Inhibit Clostridioides difficile Growth and Sporulation: An In vitro Study

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2022
Clostridioides difficile is a principal cause of hospital-acquired gastrointestinal infections, with sporulation and toxin production being key determinants in the disease pathogenesis.
Lamiaa A. Madkour
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Nanomaterial‐Based Muscle Cell/Neural Tissue Biohybrid Robots: From Actuation to Biomedical Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Muscle cell‐based biohybrid robot using nanomaterials for function enhancement and neural function for biomedical applications. Biohybrid robotics, an emerging field combining biological tissues with artificial systems, has made significant progress in developing various biohybrid constructs, including muscle‐cell‐driven biorobots and microbots.
Minkyu Shin, Sangeun Lee, Su Ryon Shin, Jin‐Ha Choi, Jeong‐Woo Choi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source