Cell membrane array fabrication and assay technology.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Construction of high quality cDNA libraries from the usually low amounts of eukaryotic mRNA extracted from environmental samples is essential in functional metatranscriptomics for the selection of functional, full-length genes encoding proteins of interest. Many of the inserts in libraries constructed by sta...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Yadav RK,Barbi F,Ziller A,Luis P,Marmeisse R,Reddy MS,Fraissinet-Tachet L

更新日期：2014-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) is the key enzyme in L-serine enzymatic production, suggesting the importance of obtaining a SHMT with high activity. RESULTS:Here, a novel SHMT gene, glyA, was obtained through degenerate oligonucleotide-primed PCR and encoded a novel SHMT with 54.3% similarity to the...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Jiang W,Chen L,Hu N,Yuan S,Li B,Liu Z

更新日期：2014-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a huge medical problem nowadays as there is no hospital providing the versatile strategies for repairing central nervous system and restoring function. Herein, we focused on PC-12 cells as an important research tool and studied the potential role of resveratrol (RSV) in infla...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Zhang G,Liu Y,Xu L,Sha C,Zhang H,Xu W

更新日期：2019-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human TGF-β3 has been used in many studies to induce genes coding for typical cartilage matrix components and accelerate chondrogenic differentiation, making it the standard constituent in most cultivation media used for the assessment of chondrogenesis associated with various stem cell types on carrier matr...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Huang Y,Seitz D,Chevalier Y,Müller PE,Jansson V,Klar RM

更新日期：2020-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The green fluorescent protein (GFP) has been regarded as a valuable tool and widely applied as a biomarker in medical applications and diagnostics. A cost-efficient upstream expression system and an inexpensive downstream purification process will meet the demands of the GFP protein with high-purity. RESULT...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Dong J,Ding X,Wang S

更新日期：2019-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a key load bearing domain for mamalian cell adhesion by binding various macromolecular ligands in extracellular matrix such as, collagens, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans. Interestingly, vWF like domains are also commonly found in load bearing systems of marine organisms such a...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Yoo HY,Song YH,Foo M,Seo E,Hwang DS,Seo JH

更新日期：2016-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heat-stable antifungal factor (HSAF) is a newly identified broad-spectrum antifungal antibiotic from the biocontrol agent Lysobacter enzymogenes and is regarded as a potential biological pesticide, due to its novel mode of action. However, the production level of HSAF is quite low, and little research has re...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Tang B,Sun C,Zhao Y,Xu H,Xu G,Liu F

更新日期：2018-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cattle ticks, Boophilus spp., affect cattle production in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Tick vaccines constitute a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to tick control. The recombinant B. microplus Bm86 protective antigen has been shown to protect cattle against tick i...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Canales M,Almazán C,Naranjo V,Jongejan F,de la Fuente J

更新日期：2009-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hydrophobic polystyrene is the most common material for solid phase immunoassay. Proteins are immobilized on polystyrene by passive adsorption, which often causes considerable denaturation. Biological macromolecules were found to better retain their functional activity when immobilized on hydrophilic materia...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Shmanai VV,Nikolayeva TA,Vinokurova LG,Litoshka AA

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an imperative necessity for alternative sources of energy able to reduce the world dependence of fossil oil. One of the most successful options is ethanol obtained mainly from sugarcane and corn fermentation. The foremost residue from sugarcane industry is the bagasse, a rich lignocellulosic raw mat...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Robl D,Delabona Pda S,Mergel CM,Rojas JD,Costa Pdos S,Pimentel IC,Vicente VA,da Cruz Pradella JG,Padilla G

更新日期：2013-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dissolved oxygen tension (DOT) is hardly constant and homogenously distributed in a bioreactor, which can have a negative impact in the metabolism and product synthesis. However, the effects of DOT on plasmid DNA (pDNA) production and quality have not been thoroughly investigated. In the present study, the e...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Jaén KE,Sigala JC,Olivares-Hernández R,Niehaus K,Lara AR

更新日期：2017-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to produce the same recombinant protein in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells offers many experimental opportunities. However, the cloning of the same gene into multiple plasmids is required, which is time consuming, laborious and still may not produce soluble, stable protein in sufficient qua...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Sinah N,Williams CA,Piper RC,Shields SB

更新日期：2012-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arachidonic acid (ARA, C20:4, n-6), which belongs to the omega-6 series of polyunsaturated fatty acids and has a variety of biological activities, is commercially produced in Mortierella alpina. Dissolved oxygen or oxygen utilization efficiency is a critical factor for Mortierella alpina growth and arachidon...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Zhang H,Feng Y,Cui Q,Song X

更新日期：2017-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the most commonly used vectors for gene therapy is the adenoviral vector; its ability to tightly regulate transgene expression is critical for optimizing therapeutic outcomes. The tetracycline-regulated system (especially the Tet-On system) for gene expression is one of the most valuable tools for con...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Chen H,Wang D,Xia R,Mao Q,Xia H

更新日期：2015-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advances in optical imaging modalities and the continued evolution of genetically-encoded fluorescent proteins are coming together to facilitate the study of cell behavior at high resolution in living organisms. As a result, imaging using autofluorescent protein reporters is gaining popularity in mouse trans...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Hadjantonakis AK,Papaioannou VE

更新日期：2004-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability of cytosine deaminase (CD) to convert the antifungal agent 5-fluorocytosine (5-FC) into one of the most potent and largely used anticancer compound such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) raised considerable interest in this enzyme to model gene or antibody - directed enzyme-prodrug therapy (GDEPT/ADEPT) a...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Mallano A,Zamboni S,Carpinelli G,Santoro F,Flego M,Ascione A,Gellini M,Tombesi M,Podo F,Cianfriglia M

更新日期：2008-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The CRISPR-Cas9 system is a powerful and versatile tool for crop genome editing. However, achieving highly efficient and specific editing in polyploid species can be a challenge. The efficiency and specificity of the CRISPR-Cas9 system depends critically on the gRNA used. Here, we assessed the activities and...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Arndell T,Sharma N,Langridge P,Baumann U,Watson-Haigh NS,Whitford R

更新日期：2019-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound and microbubbles (USMB) have been shown to enhance the intracellular uptake of molecules, generally thought to occur as a result of sonoporation. The underlying mechanism associated with USMB-enhanced intracellular uptake such as membrane disruption and endocytosis may also be associated with USMB...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Hussein F,Antonescu C,Karshafian R

更新日期：2017-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Xenoantigens are a major source of concern with regard to the success of interspecific xenografts. GGTA1 encodes α1,3-galactosyltransferase, which is essential for the biosynthesis of galactosyl-alpha 1,3-galactose, the major xenoantigen causing hyperacute rejection. GGTA1-modified pigs, therefore, are promi...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Tanihara F,Hirata M,Nguyen NT,Sawamoto O,Kikuchi T,Doi M,Otoi T

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

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journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Devilder MC,Moyon M,Gautreau-Rolland L,Navet B,Perroteau J,Delbos F,Gesnel MC,Breathnach R,Saulquin X

更新日期：2019-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Splicing of DNA molecules is an important task in molecular biology that facilitates cloning, mutagenesis and creation of chimeric genes. Mutagenesis and DNA splicing techniques exist, some requiring restriction enzymes, and others utilize staggered reannealing approaches. RESULTS:A method for DNA splicing ...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Ailenberg M,Goldenberg NM,Silverman M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Analysis of protein-protein interactions (PPIs) is a valuable approach for the characterization of huge networks of protein complexes or proteins of unknown function. Co-immunoprecipitation (coIP) using affinity resins coupled to protein A/G is the most widely used method for PPI detection. However, this tra...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Liu Q,Chen Q,Wang J,Zhang Y,Zhou Y,Lin C,He W,He F,Xu D

更新日期：2010-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The isothermal amplification of RNA in vitro has been used for the study of in vitro evolution of RNA. Although Qβ replicase has been traditionally used as an enzyme for this purpose, we planned to use norovirus replicase (NV3D(pol)) due to its structural simplicity in the scope of in vitro autonomous evolut...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Arai H,Nishigaki K,Nemoto N,Suzuki M,Husimi Y

更新日期：2013-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To deal with the increasingly severe energy crisis and environmental consequences, biofuels and biochemicals generated from renewable resources could serve as a promising alternative for replacing petroleum as a source of fuel and chemicals, among which isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) in particular is of g...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Yang J,Nie Q,Liu H,Xian M,Liu H

更新日期：2016-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetically encoded sensors developed on the basis of green fluorescent protein (GFP)-like proteins are becoming more and more popular instruments for monitoring cellular analytes and enzyme activities in living cells and transgenic organisms. In particular, a number of Ca2+ sensors have been developed, eith...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Souslova EA,Belousov VV,Lock JG,Strömblad S,Kasparov S,Bolshakov AP,Pinelis VG,Labas YA,Lukyanov S,Mayr LM,Chudakov DM

更新日期：2007-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a previous study, anthocyanin levels in potato plants were increased by manipulating genes connected with the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway. However, starch content and tuber yield were dramatically reduced in the transgenic plants, which over-expressed dihydroflavonol reductase (DFR). RESULTS:Transgeni...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Aksamit-Stachurska A,Korobczak-Sosna A,Kulma A,Szopa J

更新日期：2008-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cost-effective production of industrially important enzymes is a key for their successful exploitation on industrial scale. Keeping in view the extensive industrial applications of lignin peroxidase (LiP), this study was performed to purify and characterize the LiP from an indigenous strain of Trametes versi...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Asgher M,Iqbal HM,Irshad M

更新日期：2012-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Waste animal fat is a promising feedstock to replace vegetable oil that widely used in commercial biodiesel process, however the high content of free fatty acid in waste fat makes it unfeasible to be processed with commercial base-catalytic process. Enzymatic process is preferable to convert waste fat into b...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Pollardo AA,Lee HS,Lee D,Kim S,Kim J

更新日期：2017-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The identification of known mutations in a cell population is important for clinical applications and basic cancer research. In this work an immobilized form of the polymerase chain reaction, referred to as polony technology, was used to detect mutations as well as gene deletions, resulting in loss of hetero...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Butz J,Wickstrom E,Edwards J

更新日期：2003-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The recent H1N1 influenza pandemic illustrated the shortcomings of the vaccine manufacturing process. The A/California/07/2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine or A(H1N1)pdm09 was available late and in short supply as a result of delays in production caused by low yields and poor antigen stability. Recombinan...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Feshchenko E,Rhodes DG,Felberbaum R,McPherson C,Rininger JA,Post P,Cox MM

更新日期：2012-10-30 00:00:00