Analysis of pristinamycin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates in the Tunisian Bone Marrow Transplant Center.

abstract：AIM:The automated TEMPO system (bioMerieux) is based on the most probable number (MPN) method for the enumeration of micro-organisms in foods. In this study, we evaluated the performance of the TEMPO system as a diagnostic tool in comparison with the standard method in processed soy products. METHODS AND RESULTS:A ver...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Katase M,Tsumura K

更新日期：2011-11-01 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:The genetic diversity of Vibrio cholerae isolated from black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) aquaculture farms was determined using three PCR typing methods based on enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC) sequences, ribosomal gene spacer (RS) sequence and repetitive extragenic palindromic (REP) sequ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Rao BM,Surendran PK

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) and harmful algal blooms (HABs) threaten the health and the economy of coastal communities worldwide. Emerging automated sampling technologies combined with molecular analytical techniques could enable rapid detection of micro-organisms in-situ, thereby improving resource mana...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Yamahara KM,Demir-Hilton E,Preston CM,Marin R 3rd,Pargett D,Roman B,Jensen S,Birch JM,Boehm AB,Scholin CA

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To apply scanning electron microscopy, image analysis and a fluorescent viability stain to assess lethal and sublethal injury in food-borne bacteria exposed to pulsed-plasma gas discharges (PPGD). METHODS AND RESULTS:The fluorescent redox probe 5-cyano-2,3-ditolyl tetrazolium chloride (CTC) was used for enumerati...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Rowan NJ,Espie S,Harrower J,Farrell H,Marsili L,Anderson JG,MacGregor SJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyrimidine synthesis in the food spoilage agent Burkholderia cepacia ATCC 25416 was investigated. The five de novo pathway enzymes of pyrimidine biosynthesis were found to be active in B. cepacia ATCC 25416 and growth of this strain on uracil had an effect on the de novo enzyme activities. The in vitro regulation of a...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Li K,West TP

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Rapid detection of pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica isolates by using antisera raised against recombinant attachment-invasion locus (Ail) protein. METHODS AND RESULTS:The complete gene (471 bp) encoding for the Ail protein was amplified by PCR and cloned in pQE 30 UA vector. The recombinant clones were selected...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Balakrishna K,Murali HS,Batra HV

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：: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：:Anti-MRSA activity of sophoraflavanone G (SFG) and synergism between SFG and antibacterial agents against MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) were evaluated by means of Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations (MIC). The MICs of SFG against 27 strains of MRSA ranged from 3.13 to 6.25 micrograms ml-1. Synergism...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Sakagami Y,Mimura M,Kajimura K,Yokoyama H,Linuma M,Tanaka T,Ohyama M

更新日期：1998-08-01 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:In this study, we report a new, simple methodology for the monitoring of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts in drinking water samples, ranging from 10- to 1000-l, which combines a new ARAD microfibre filtration of the (oo)cysts from drinking water and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) of a human...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Plutzer J,Törökné A,Karanis P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protoplasts of Streptomyces flavopersicus with the highest regeneration frequency were isolated from late log phase mycelium grown in a two-stage culture system with 2% glycine in the medium. Of the 11 regeneration media tested, R9 was selected as the most efficient with 29 degrees C as the best temperature. ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lyutzkanova D,Nikolova B,Stoilova-Discheva M,Todorov T

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To optimize the production of linolenic acid by disrupted mycelia of Mortierella isabellina. METHODS AND RESULTS:Effects of incubation conditions such as incubation time, pH of reaction mixture, concentration of Mg2+ or malate and incubation temperature on production of linolenic acid were studied. The production...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Xian M,Nie J,Meng Q,Liu J,Zhou C,Kang Y,Zhen K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the effect of interacting conditions of water activity (aw, 0.99-0.85), temperature (15, 25 degrees C) and time (40 days) on growth and production of the mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON) and nivalenol (NIV) by Fusarium culmorum on a wheat-based agar medium. METHODS AND RESULTS:Fusarium culmorum grew o...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Hope R,Magan N

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This work aims to investigate the binding capability of certain domains at N terminus of the protein NP_785232 of Lactobacillus plantarum to Caco-2 cells and to test the usage of affinity chromatography to isolate the human mucus component that interacts with them. METHODS AND RESULTS:Recombinant proteins contain...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Du L,Liu F,Ju X,Huo G

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple artificial urine medium (AUM) has been developed which provides conditions similar to that found in human urine. AUM solidified with agar enabled the recovery of a wide range of urease-positive and -negative urinary pathogens. Liquid AUM supported growth at concentrations of up to 10(8) cfu ml-1, as found in ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Brooks T,Keevil CW

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The detection of foodborne viruses in bivalve molluscs is a challenging procedure in relation to low virus concentration and to the presence of significant RT-PCR inhibitors. The aim of this study was the development of an efficient direct extraction method for foodborne viral RNA from bivalve molluscs. Using Mengovir...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Quang Le H,Suffredini E,Tien Pham D,Kim To A,De Medici D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 is a worldwide concern. Cattle are their main reservoir and may contaminate watercourses through manure. We characterized a collection of 38 STEC O157:H7 strains isolated from surface water in feedlots areas (puddles inside pens formed after the rainfall or by spil...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tanaro JD,Pianciola LA,D'Astek BA,Piaggio MC,Mazzeo ML,Zolezzi G,Rivas M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wild type micro-organism producing antibacterial substances has been isolated from a Chinese fermented soybean seasoning and identified as Bacillus subtilis. A crude antibacterial preparation (CABP) was obtained by ammonium sulphate precipitation. Isoelectric focusing assay revealed at least four antimicrobial compo...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Zheng G,Slavik MF

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The present work aimed to design an optimized medium to yield a higher production of glycosides by Pseudoalteromonas issachenkonii KMM 3549(T). METHODS AND RESULTS:Higher levels of fucoidan hydrolase, alginase, laminaranase and b-N-acetylglucosaminidase production were obtained with peptone concentrations ranging...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Alexeeva YV,Ivanova EP,Bakunina IY,Zvaygintseva TN,Mikhailov VV

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The type strain Bacillus thuringiensis var. bolivia (serotype H63), isolated from the Bolivian high valleys, has been characterized at different levels. Its parasporal crystal has an unusual shape and it is composed of a protein of 155 kDa which shows two bands of 75 and 80 kDa after activation. Analysis by PCR shows ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Ferrandis MD,Andrew R,Porcar M,Iriarte J,Cosmao-Dumanoir V,Lecadet MM,Caballero P,Ferré J

更新日期：1999-06-01 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：AIMS:The effect of high organic loading rate (OLR) on the physical characteristics of aerobic granules was studied. METHODS AND RESULTS:Two column-type sequential aerobic sludge blanket reactors were fed with either glucose or acetate as the main carbon source, and the OLR was gradually raised from 6 to 9, 12 and 15 k...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Moy BY,Tay JH,Toh SK,Liu Y,Tay ST

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The present study was aimed to develop a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for rapid and specific detection of Vibrio cholerae. METHODS AND RESULTS:A set of five designed primers that recognized specifically the V. cholerae ompW gene was used. The optimized time and temperature conditions for th...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Srisuk C,Chaivisuthangkura P,Rukpratanporn S,Longyant S,Sridulyakul P,Sithigorngul P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Several cases of campylobacteriosis reported worldwide seemingly conflict with the strict growth requirements and sensitivity to environmental stress of Campylobacter jejuni. In this study, the need for a micro-aerobic environment [dissolved oxygen tension (DOT): 0.1-90%; 100% air saturation)] and the adaptive res...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Verhoeff-Bakkenes L,Arends AP,Snoep JL,Zwietering MH,de Jonge R

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To estimate the prevalence of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. in commercially reared partridges (Perdix perdix) in southern Italy. METHODS AND RESULTS:Cloacal swabs of partridges (n = 240), equally distributed between male and female birds, from a game bird farm located in the Southern Italy were examined for th...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Dipineto L,Gargiulo A,De Luca Bossa LM,Rinaldi L,Borrelli L,Santaniello A,Menna LF,Fioretti A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To study the cellular growth and morphology of Yarrowia lipolytica W29 and its lipase and protease production under increased air pressures. METHODS AND RESULTS:Batch cultures of the yeast were conducted in a pressurized bioreactor at 4 and 8 bar of air pressure and the cellular behaviour was compared with cultur...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lopes M,Gomes N,Gonçalves C,Coelho MA,Mota M,Belo I

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To develop an assay for rapid screening of bacterial adhesion to various groups of biomolecules present in fish mucus. METHODS AND RESULTS:A novel assay was developed for investigation of bacterial adhesion to various groups of mucus biomolecules from fish. Lipid-, protein-, carbohydrate- and nucleic acid-rich co...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tkachenko A,Da Silva L,Hearne J,Parveen S,Waguespack Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Alpha-galactosidase is applied in food and feed industries for hydrolysing raffinose series oligosaccharides (RO) that are the factors primarily responsible for flatulence upon ingestion of soybean-derived products. The objective of the current work was to develop an optimal culture medium for the production of al...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Liu CQ,Chen QH,Tang B,Ruan H,He GQ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00