Hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids by human colonic bacteria.

abstract：AIMS:To assess the effectiveness of sequential treatments of radish seeds with aqueous chlorine dioxide (ClO(2) ) and dry heat in reducing the number of Escherichia coli O157:H7. METHODS AND RESULTS:Radish seeds containing E. coli O157:H7 at 5.5 log CFU g(-1) were treated with 500 μg ml(-1) ClO(2) for 5 min and subseq...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Bang J,Kim H,Kim H,Beuchat LR,Kim Y,Ryu JH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent rise in the awareness of the occurrence of toxic cyanobacterial blooms in aquatic environments, with associated human health problems and animal deaths, has increased the need for rapid, reliable and sensitive methods of determining cyanobacterial toxicity. A luminescent bacterial toxicity test was assessed...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lawton LA,Campbell DL,Beattie KA,Codd GA

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Staphylococcus aureus LZ-01 was isolated from the Yellow River upstream from Lanzhou which can resist and reduce chromium (VI) to chromium (III). In this study, strain LZ-01's uranium (VI) resistance and adsorption abilities were investigated. Our results showed that it can resist 2 mmol l(-1) U(VI) and adso...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Zou L,Chen Z,Zhang X,Liu P,Li X

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To explore the effect of Lactobacillus on redox state of colon chyme. METHODS AND RESULTS:Nine Lactobacillus strains were studied for the inhibition of lipid peroxide formation in Fe(2+)/ascorbate system and for their ability to chelate 'free' ferrous ion. The result shows both properties were strain specific and...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Sun J,Hu XL,Le GW,Shi YH

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Condensed tannins (CTs), which extracted from yew leaves, tilia flower and black locust leaves, were examined for their antimicrobial in vitro activity against avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC). Past research demonstrated that CTs which contain procyanidins and prodelphinidins that could inhibit the growth of a...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Dakheel MM,Alkandari FAH,Mueller-Harvey I,Woodward MJ,Rymer C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The antifungal activity of amyrin pentacyclic triterpene and 15 synthetic derivatives was evaluated against Candida species. Additionally, inhibition of adhesion of Candida albicans to human epithelial cells in vitro was determined. METHODS AND RESULTS:Esterification of alpha- and beta-amyrin with a variety of ac...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Johann S,Soldi C,Lyon JP,Pizzolatti MG,Resende MA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To provide comparative genome sequence data for two related model strains of Staphylococcus aureus (SH1000 and 8325-4) that are used extensively in laboratory research. METHODS AND RESULTS:Comparative genome sequencing was used to identify genetic differences between Staph. aureus SH1000 and the fully genome-sequ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： O'Neill AJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We propose to apply the Wirtz-Conklin staining technique to evaluate spore germination. METHODS AND RESULTS:Spores at different stages of germination were stained with modified spore stain (Wirtz-Conklin) and evaluated for staining properties. Bacillus spores suspended in deionized water, which does not support g...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Hamouda T,Shih AY,Baker JR Jr

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate intracanal bacterial reduction by cryotreatment using a dental instrument equipped with a duct and connected to a cryogenic fluid source. A total of 86 roots were infected with Enterococcus faecalis and incubated. After incubation, the contaminated roots were divided i...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Mandras N,Allizond V,Bianco A,Banche G,Roana J,Piazza L,Viale P,Cuffini AM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antimicrobial activities of bovine lactoferrin (bLF), its pepsin hydrolysate (bLFH) and the active peptide lactoferricin B (LFcinB) against four clinical isolates of enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 were studied. The MICs against these isolates were 3 mg ml-1 for bLF, 0.1-0.2 mg ml-1 for bLFH and 8-10 m...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Shin K,Yamauchi K,Teraguchi S,Hayasawa H,Tomita M,Otsuka Y,Yamazaki S

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcus aureus is a major agent of bovine mastitis in dairy herds, causing economic losses in dairy industry worldwide. In addition, milk and milk-products contaminated by Staph. aureus can cause harmful human diseases. The aim of this study was to characterize Staph. aureus strains isolated from dairy farms in...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Ben Said M,Abbassi MS,Bianchini V,Sghaier S,Cremonesi P,Romanò A,Gualdi V,Hassen A,Luini MV

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study were to investigate in vitro the effects of Lactobacillus isolates from a chicken on adhesion of pathogenic Salmonella and Escherichia coli to chicken intestinal mucus obtained from different intestinal regions. METHODS AND RESULTS:Bacteria were labelled by using methyl-1,2-[(3)H]-thymidine...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Ma YL,Guo T,Xu ZR,You P,Ma JF

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study was aimed to investigate the effectiveness of high-pressure homogenization (HPH) against Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris. METHODS AND RESULTS:The susceptibility of three different strains of A. acidoterrestris (DSMZ 2498, Gamma4 and c8) to HPH (500-1700 bar) was studied. The experiments were performed...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Bevilacqua A,Cibelli F,Corbo MR,Sinigaglia M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Chrysanthemum plants are subject to serious virus diseases, so detection and identification of virus pathogens is important to prevent the virus spread. A reliable one-step multiplex RT-PCR was developed to simultaneously detect two viruses and two viriods: chrysanthemum virus B, tomato Aspermy virus, chrysa...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Song A,You Y,Chen F,Li P,Jiang J,Chen S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Escherichia coli is part of the normal microflora of the intestines of mammals. However, among the enteric pathogens, it is one of the leading causes of intestinal diseases, especially Shiga toxigenic E. coli, which can cause diarrhoea, haemorrhagic colitis and complications like haemolytic uraemic syndrome ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Ribeiro LF,Barbosa MM,de Rezende Pinto F,Guariz CS,Maluta RP,Rossi JR,Rossi GA,Lemos MV,do Amaral LA

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay based on a TaqMan-minor groove binder (MGB) probe was developed for the rapid detection of avian influenza virus subtype H5. METHODS AND RESULTS:Conserved regions in the haemagglutinin genes of avian influenza viruses subtype H5 served as ta...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lu YY,Yan JY,Feng Y,Xu CP,Shi W,Mao HY

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fattening pigs are often infected with campylobacter. To eliminate campylobacter from the pig population, a top-down approach, involving the breeding and reproduction farms, seems appropriate. In order to investigate the effectiveness of a top-down approach, sows' faeces from the following farms were analysed for the ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Weijtens MJ,Urlings HA,Van der Plas J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Bioprocess oxidative stress caused by many reactive oxygen species (ROS) can lead to largely irreversible perturbation of yeast bioprocesses. These include the production of proteins derived from recombinant DNA yeast technology (aerobically grown Saccharomyces cerevisiae). These proteins include rennin, amylogluc...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Wiseman A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolism of glucose was studied in Lactococcus lactis subsp. CNRZ 125 by 13C NMR. The initial rate of glucose utilization was higher for exponential phase cells than for stationary phase cells [150 vs 85 nmol g (dry wt)-1 s -1]. 31P NMR was used to determine changes in glycolytic phosphorylated intermediates (fr...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Foucaud C,Herve M,Neumann JM,Hemme D

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Environmental air sampling was evaluated as a method to detect the presence of M. bovis in the vicinity of infected badgers and their setts. Airborne particles were collected on gelatine filters using a commercially available air sampling instrument and tested for the presence of M. bovis using bacteriological culture...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Jones RM,Ashford R,Cork J,Palmer S,Wood E,Spyvee P,Parks S,Bennett A,Brewer J,Delahay R,Chambers M,Sawyer J

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study evaluated the inactivation of virulent Yersinia pestis dried on polymers, steel, and glass surfaces using vapour-phase hydrogen peroxide. METHODS AND RESULTS:A suspension of Y. pestis CO92 (1.70 x 10(8) CFU) was dried on 10 different types of test surfaces and exposed to vapour-phase hydrogen peroxide ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Rogers JV,Richter WR,Shaw MQ,Choi YW

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial and antiadhesive properties of a biosurfactant isolated from Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei A20 against several micro-organisms, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts and filamentous fungi. METHODS AND RESULTS:Antimicrobial and ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Gudiña EJ,Rocha V,Teixeira JA,Rodrigues LR

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasingly, molecular methods have become important in identification and confirmation of bacteria at the species level. Rapid molecular methods provide sensitivity and specificity while reducing cost and resources. The primary goal of this study was to develop a real-time PCR assay for identification of Escherichia...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tillman GE,Simmons M,Wasilenko JL,Narang N,Cray WC Jr,Bodeis-Jones S,Martin G,Gaines S,Seal BS

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Aspergillus fumigatus, a well-known human and animal pathogen causing aspergillosis, has been historically identified by morphological and microscopic features. However, recent studies have shown that species identification on the basis of morphology alone is problematic. The aim of this work was to confirm ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Soleiro CA,Pena GA,Cavaglieri LR,Coelho I,Keller LM,Dalcero AM,Rosa CA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-eight isolates of Hafnia alvei were characterized by biochemical profiles, ribotyping and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) patterns. The isolates were recovered from chub-packed (19 isolates) or retail (nine isolates) ground beef, or were obtained from culture repositories (10 isolates). Biochemical prof...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Gamage SD,Luchansky JB,Ingham SC

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To establish a rapid and reliable multiplex PCR (mPCR)-based method allowing specific identification of Carnobacterium piscicola SF668 during storage of cold smoked salmon (CSS). METHODS AND RESULTS:CSS was inoculated with C. piscicola SF668 and stored at 4 degrees C. Samples were withdrawn at regular time interv...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Pellé E,Dousset X,Prévost H,Drider D

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a novel capillary thermal cycler, randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) generated DNA fingerprints were obtained in 3 h. The RAPD profiles were produced using a random 10-mer primer (5'-ACCGCCTGCT-3') which discriminated between different Listeria spp. Unique fragment profiles of Listeria monocytogenes serot...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Black SF,Gray DI,Fenlon DR,Kroll RG

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The growth of pure cultures of Clostridium perfringens (ATCC 12922) and Cl. sporogenes (PA 3679) in five non-selective media, fluid thioglycollate medium (FTM), rapid perfringens medium (RPM), Columbia broth Malthus (CBM), reinforced clostridial medium (RCM) and lactose sulphite (LS), was monitored using conductance m...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Dromigny E,Bourrion F,Rugraf Y,Bolton FJ,Leden N

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The gram-positive bacterial genus Lactococcus has been taxonomically classified into seven species (Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus garvieae, Lactococcus piscium, Lactococcus plantarum, Lactococcus raffinolactis, Lactococcus chungangensis and Lactococcus fujiensis). This study aimed to develop a novel multiplex po...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Odamaki T,Yonezawa S,Kitahara M,Sugahara Y,Xiao JZ,Yaeshima T,Iwatsuki K,Ohkuma M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The antigen 85 complex (Ag85) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis consists of three abundantly secreted proteins (FbpA, FbpB and FbpC2) which play a key role in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis and also exhibit cell wall mycolyltransferase activity. A related protein with similarity to the Ag85 complex was recently an...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Kremer L,Maughan WN,Wilson RA,Dover LG,Besra GS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00