Biotecnología

Biotecnología

Recent advancements in flavonoid production through engineering microbial systems
23/07/2024 - Abstract Flavonoids are a class of polyphenolic compounds found in plants that offer extensive health benefits and have applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food...
Production of chitosan from Aspergillus niger and quantitative evaluation of the process using adapted analytical tools
23/07/2024 - Abstract The chitosan production process from fishery waste is already established in industrial scale, whereby fungal chitosan is produced in lower amounts. Since fungal chitosan...
Extraction of the outer membrane protein pertactin from Bordetella pertussis with urea for the production of acellular pertussis vaccine
23/07/2024 - Abstract Pertactin (PRN), a non-fimbrial outer membrane protein of Bordetella pertussis, is the limiting component of the acellular pertussis vaccine because of its low...
Enhanced production of lactic acid from pretreated rice straw using co-cultivation of Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus sonorenesis
10/07/2024 - Abstract Lactic acid (LA) production from sugar mixture derived from lignocellulosic rice straw employing co- culture system of thermotolerant and inhibitor tolerant Bacillus...
The improvement of Hovenia acerba-sorghum co-fermentation in terms of microbial diversity, functional ingredients, and volatile flavor components during Baijiu fermentation
19/01/2024 - The quality of Baijiu was largely affected by raw materials, which determine the flavor and taste. In the present study, organic acids, polyphenols, volatile flavor components and microbial...
Nexus between energy efficiency, green investment, urbanization and environmental quality: Evidence from MENA region
02/01/2024 - Environmental protection holds a paramount position in the pursuit of sustainable development. The existing body of literature has extensively examined various driving forces for environmental...
Experiences of women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A pilot case-control, single-cycle, daily Menstrual Cycle Diary study during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
02/01/2024 - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects many people and is often distressing. Much medical literature about diagnosis and treatment exists, but little is known about PCOS menstrual cycle-related...
The Role of Aurora B Kinase in Normal and Cancer Cells
02/01/2024 - Abstract Aurora kinases are essential players in mammalian cell division. These kinases are involved in the regulation of spindle dynamics, microtubule–kinetochore...
Variations of intact phospholipid compositions in the digestive system of Antarctic krill, <i>Euphausia superba</i>, between summer and autumn
02/01/2024 - The biochemical composition of Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba, is largely determined by their feeding behaviour. As they supply energy for animals of a higher trophic level and are also...
Screening for the risk of canine impaction, what are the presumptive signs and how does it affect orthodontics? A cross-sectional study in France
02/01/2024 - Purpose The treatment of impacted canines is a challenge for orthodontists. The availability of suggestive clinical signs has become crucial for treatment before the potential for evolution...
Low-Frequency Oscillations of Bacteriochlorophyll Oligomers in Chlorosomes of Photosynthetic Green Bacteria
02/01/2024 - Abstract In green photosynthetic bacteria, light is absorbed by bacteriochlorophyll (BChl) c/d/e oligomers, which are located in chlorosomes – unique structures created by...
Anakinra or tocilizumab in patients admitted to hospital with severe covid-19 at high risk of deterioration (IMMCoVA): A randomized, controlled, open-label trial
02/01/2024 - Background Anakinra and tocilizumab are used for severe Covid-19, but only one previous randomized controlled trial (RCT) has studied both. We performed a multi-center RCT comparing anakinra or...
Gene expression signatures of stepwise progression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
02/01/2024 - The molecular pathogenesis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is a complex process progressing from premalignant stages to cancer in a stepwise manner. Mostly, HCC is detected at advanced stages,...
Nocistatin and Products of Its Proteolysis Are Dual Modulators of Type 3 Acid-Sensing Ion Channels (ASIC3) with Algesic and Analgesic Properties
02/01/2024 - Abstract The neuropeptide nocistatin (NS) is expressed by the nervous system cells and neutrophils as a part of a precursor protein and can undergo stepwise limited...
Outward foreign direct investment and GVC position of manufacturing industry: A perspective on China’s general trade and processing trade structure
02/01/2024 - Depending on the trading modes, the effect of Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI) on the manufacturing industry’s position within the global value chain (GVC) may differ considerably. This...
The octopamine receptor OA?1 influences oogenesis and reproductive performance in <i>Rhodnius prolixus</i>
02/01/2024 - The control of reproductive processes in Rhodnius prolixus involves a variety of neuroactive chemicals. Among these, several studies have suggested that the biogenic amine octopamine (OA),...
Topology of Ubiquitin Chains in the Chromatosomal Environment of the E3 Ubiquitin Ligase RNF168
02/01/2024 - Abstract Genome stability is critical for normal functioning of cells, it depends on accuracy of DNA replication, chromosome segregation, and DNA repair. Cellular defense...
Number and ratio of metastatic lymph nodes impacts the prognosis of submandibular gland cancer
02/01/2024 - This study aimed to assess the impact of the number and ratio of metastatic lymph nodes (LNs) on prognosis in submandibular gland cancer. To this end, patients were selected from the Surveillance,...
Long- versus short-duration systemic corticosteroid regimens for acute exacerbations of COPD: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and cohort studies
02/01/2024 - While systemic corticosteroids quicken patient recovery during acute exacerbations of COPD, they also have many adverse effects. The optimal duration of corticosteroid administration remains...
A New Mouse Strain with a Mutation in the NFE2L2 (NRF2) Gene
02/01/2024 - Abstract Transcription factor NRF2 is involved in inflammatory reactions, maintenance of redox balance, metabolism of xenobiotics, and is of particular interest for studying...
Determinants of wheat residue burning: Evidence from India
02/01/2024 - Postharvest crop residue burning (CRB) is a major policy issue in several developing countries because of harmful environmental and public health consequences. While the literature has extensively...