Intrabodies against the Polysialyltransferases ST8SiaII and ST8SiaIV inhibit Polysialylation of NCAM in rhabdomyosarcoma tumor cells.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In spite of a great number of monomeric fluorescent proteins developed in the recent years, the reported fluorescent protein-based FRET pairs are still characterized by a number of disadvantageous features, complicating their use as reporters in cell biology and for high-throughput cell-based screenings. RE...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Shcherbo D,Souslova EA,Goedhart J,Chepurnykh TV,Gaintzeva A,Shemiakina II,Gadella TW,Lukyanov S,Chudakov DM

更新日期：2009-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Circular forms of viral genomic DNA are generated during infection of cells with retroviruses like HIV-1. Such circles are unable to replicate and are eventually lost as a result of cell division, lending support to the prevalent notion that episomal retroviral DNA forms are dead-end products of reverse tran...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Moldt B,Staunstrup NH,Jakobsen M,Yáñez-Muñoz RJ,Mikkelsen JG

更新日期：2008-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Xylanase can replace chemical additives to improve the volume and sensory properties of bread in the baking. Suitable baking xylanase with improved yield will promote the application of xylanase in baking industry. The xylanase XYNZG from the Plectosphaerella cucumerina has been previously characterized by h...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Zhan FX,Wang QH,Jiang SJ,Zhou YL,Zhang GM,Ma YH

更新日期：2014-12-16 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:During a global influenza pandemic, the vaccine requirements of developing countries can surpass their supply capabilities, if these exist at all, compelling them to rely on developed countries for stocks that may not be available in time. There is thus a need for developing countries in general to produce t...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Mortimer E,Maclean JM,Mbewana S,Buys A,Williamson AL,Hitzeroth II,Rybicki EP

更新日期：2012-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding and manipulating gene function in physiological conditions is a major objective for both fundamental and applied research. In contrast to other experimental settings, which use either purely genetic or gene delivery (viral or non-viral) strategies, we report here a strategy based on direct prot...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Gitton Y,Tibaldi L,Dupont E,Levi G,Joliot A

更新日期：2009-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are of great interest in bone regenerative medicine due to their osteogenic potential and trophic effects. However, challenges to large-scale production of MSCs can hinder the translation of MSC therapies. 3D Microcarrier (MC)-based MSC culture presents a scalable and cost-effec...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Shekaran A,Sim E,Tan KY,Chan JK,Choolani M,Reuveny S,Oh S

更新日期：2015-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of coliform bacteria is routinely assessed to establish the microbiological safety of water supplies and raw or processed foods. Coliforms are a group of lactose-fermenting Enterobacteriaceae, which most likely acquired the lacZ gene by horizontal transfer and therefore constitute a polyphyletic...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Molina F,López-Acedo E,Tabla R,Roa I,Gómez A,Rebollo JE

更新日期：2015-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microarrays are powerful tools for DNA-based molecular diagnostics and identification of pathogens. Most target a limited range of organisms and are based on only one or a very few genes for specific identification. Such microarrays are limited to organisms for which specific probes are available, and often ...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Pasquer F,Pelludat C,Duffy B,Frey JE

更新日期：2010-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantum dots (QDs) have been considered as a new and efficient probe for labeling cells non-invasively in vitro and in vivo, but fairly little is known about how QDs are eliminated from cells after labeling. The purpose of this study is to investigate the metabolism of QDs in different type of cells. RESULT...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Pi QM,Zhang WJ,Zhou GD,Liu W,Cao Y

更新日期：2010-05-06 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:With the increasing number of GMOs on the global market the maintenance of European GMO regulations is becoming more complex. For the analysis of a single food or feed sample it is necessary to assess the sample for the presence of many GMO-targets simultaneously at a sensitive level. Several methods have be...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Ujhelyi G,Dijk JP,Prins TW,Voorhuijzen MM,Hoef AM,Beenen HG,Morisset D,Gruden K,Kok EJ

更新日期：2012-01-19 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:Recombinant factor VIII (FVIII), used for haemophilia A therapy, is one of the most challenging among the therapeutic proteins produced in heterologous expression systems. Deletion variant of FVIII, in which the entire domain B is replaced by a short linker peptide, was approved for medical use. Efficacy and...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Orlova NA,Kovnir SV,Gabibov AG,Vorobiev II

更新日期：2017-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The therapeutic use of α-amidated peptides (e.g. calcitonin, glucagon-like peptide) has increased dramatically, but there are major impediments to wider use of such peptides. Larger peptides are expensive to synthesize, and short plasma half-lives frequently limit the clinical circumstances in which the pept...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Carlson KR,Pomerantz SC,Li J,Vafa O,Naso M,Strohl W,Mains RE,Eipper BA

更新日期：2015-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The proteomics literature has seen a proliferation of publications that seek to apply the rapidly improving technology of 2D gels to study various biological systems. However, there is a dearth of systematic studies that have investigated appropriate statistical approaches to analyse the data from these expe...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Meleth S,Deshane J,Kim H

更新日期：2005-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Taxol is an effective antineoplastic agent, originally extracted from the bark of Taxus brevifolia with a low yield. Many attempts have been made to produce Taxol by chemical synthesis, semi-synthesis and plant tissue cultures. However, to date, the availability of this compound is not sufficient to satisfy ...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Bestoso F,Ottaggio L,Armirotti A,Balbi A,Damonte G,Degan P,Mazzei M,Cavalli F,Ledda B,Miele M

更新日期：2006-12-06 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oleaginous yeast species are an alternative for the production of lipids or triacylglycerides (TAGs). These yeasts are usually non-pathogenic and able to store TAGs ranging from 20 % to 70 % of their cell mass depending on culture conditions. TAGs originating from oleaginous yeasts can be used as the so-call...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Lamers D,van Biezen N,Martens D,Peters L,van de Zilver E,Jacobs-van Dreumel N,Wijffels RH,Lokman C

更新日期：2016-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an attractive source of adult stem cells for therapeutic application in clinical study. Genetic modification of MSCs with beneficial genes makes them more effective for therapeutic use. However, it is difficult to transduce genes into MSCs by common transfection methods, esp...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Lim JY,Park SH,Jeong CH,Oh JH,Kim SM,Ryu CH,Park SA,Ahn JG,Oh W,Jeun SS,Chang JW

更新日期：2010-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The insect cell line is a critical component in the production of recombinant proteins in the baculovirus expression system and new cell lines hold the promise of increasing both quantity and quality of protein production. RESULTS:Seventy cell lines were established by single-cell cloning from a primary cul...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Hashimoto Y,Zhang S,Blissard GW

更新日期：2010-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Copper is an essential chemical element for life as it is a part of prosthetic groups of enzymes including super oxide dismutase and cytochrome c oxidase; however, it is also toxic at high concentrations. Here, we present the trade-off of copper availability and growth inhibition of a common host used for co...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Balakumaran PA,Förster J,Zimmermann M,Charumathi J,Schmitz A,Czarnotta E,Lehnen M,Sudarsan S,Ebert BE,Blank LM,Meenakshisundaram S

更新日期：2016-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gene therapy continues to hold great potential for treating many different types of disease and dysfunction. Safe and efficient techniques for gene transfer and expression in vivo are needed to enable gene therapeutic strategies to be effective in patients. Currently, the most commonly used methods employ re...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Xia J,Martinez A,Daniell H,Ebert SN

更新日期：2011-06-02 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

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: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:Urease B is an important virulence factor that is required for Helicobacter pylori to colonise the gastric mucosa. Mouse monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that inhibit urease B enzymatic activity will be useful as vaccines for the prevention and treatment of H. pylori infection. Here, we produced murine mAbs agai...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Li Y,Ning Y,Wang Y,Peng D,Jiang Y,Zhang L,Long M,Luo J,Li M

更新日期：2010-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (ANRE) is a potentially lethal disease attributed to auto-antibodies against the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR). Full recovery is possible if therapy is initiated early in the disease course. Detection of ANRE antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is essential for...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Sharma R,Al-Saleem FH,Puligedda RD,Rattelle A,Lynch DR,Dessain SK

更新日期：2018-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The routine generation of transgenic plants involves analysis of transgene integration into the host genome by means of Southern blotting. However, this technique cannot distinguish between uniformly transformed tissues and the presence of a mixture of transgenic and non-transgenic cells in the same tissue. ...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Faize M,Faize L,Burgos L

更新日期：2010-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ketoisovalerate reductase (EC 1.2.7.7 ) is required for the formation of beauvericin via the nonribosomal peptide synthetase biosynthetic pathway. It catalyzes the NADPH-specific reduction of ketoisovaleric acid to hydroxyisovalerate. However, little is known about the bioinformatics' data about the 2-Ki...

journal_title：BMC biotechnology

authors： Zhang T,Jia X,Zhuo Y,Liu M,Gao H,Liu J,Zhang L

更新日期：2012-08-23 00:00:00