Assessment of alcohol percentage test for fungal surface hydrophobicity measurement.

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:To develop an intergeneric conjugation system for rimocidin-producing Streptomyces rimosus. METHODS AND RESULTS:High efficiencies of conjugation [10(-2)-10(-3) transconjugants/recipient colony forming units (CFU)] were obtained when spores of S. rimosus were heat treated at 40 degrees C for 10 min prior to mixing...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Phornphisutthimas S,Sudtachat N,Bunyoo C,Chotewutmontri P,Panijpan B,Thamchaipenet A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To compare a range of enrichment broths and enrichment temperatures for the isolation of Escherichia coli O157 by immunomagnetic separation (IMS) from sandy, loam and clay soils. METHODS AND RESULTS:Soils were spiked with cocktails of four atoxigenic strains of E. coli O157 and four strains of commensal E. coli. ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Hepburn NF,MacRae M,Johnston M,Mooney J,Ogden ID

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We investigated the role of the Bradyrhizobium japonicum lpcC gene, encoding a mannosyl transferase, involved in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) biosynthesis. The inactivation of the lpcC gene considerably altered the LPS structure and the cell surface properties. LPS analysis showed that the lpcC mutant JS715 ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lee HI,In YH,Jeong SY,Jeon JM,Noh JG,So JS,Chang WS

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：AIMS:To measure the microbial removal capacity of a small-scale hydroponics wastewater treatment plant. METHODS AND RESULTS:Paired samples were taken from untreated, partly-treated and treated wastewater and analysed for faecal microbial indicators, i.e. coliforms, Escherichia coli, enterococci, Clostridium perfringen...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Ottoson J,Norström A,Dalhammar G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774 was screened for reactivity against aromatic compounds during lactate-dependent, nitrate-dissimilating growth. Only aromatic aldehydes (benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, vanillin, iso-vanillin and o-vanillin) were reactive and, wit...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Parekh M,Drake HL,Daniel SL

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was made of the incidence of Campylobacter upsaliensis among dogs and cats suffering from acute or chronic diarrhoea; 225 dogs and cats were examined and 51 strains were identified, 16 (7%) of which were Camp. upsaliensis. When rectal swabs were taken from a control group of 126 dogs and cats without clinical ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Steinhauserova I,Fojtikova K,Klimes J

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The study aimed to evaluate the effect of the bacteriocins produced by Lactobacillus sakei CWBI-B1365 and Lactobacillus curvatus CWBI-B28 on the growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes in raw beef and poultry meat. METHODS AND RESULTS:The sakacin P and sakacin G structural genes were identified in Lact. curv...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Dortu C,Huch M,Holzapfel WH,Franz CM,Thonart P

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to explore the occurrence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci in a large urban public transport system. METHODS AND RESULTS:Samples were taken from hand rails, which passengers hold onto when they are standing. In total, 1400 swabs taken from 55 vehicles (trolleybuses, trams and buses...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Stepanović S,Cirković I,Djukić S,Vuković D,Svabić-Vlahović M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Lactobacillus acidophilus LAB20 has potential to be a probiotic strain because it can be present at high numbers in the jejunum of dog. To specifically detect LAB20 from dog faecal samples, a real-time PCR protocol was developed targeting the novel surface (S) layer protein gene of LAB20. The presence of S-l...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tang Y,Saris PE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emulsions of the fatty acids linoleic (C18:2 n-6), alpha-linolenic (C18:3 n-3) and arachidonic acid (C20:4 n-6) were incubated for 4 h under anaerobic conditions with human faecal suspensions. Linoleic acid was significantly decreased (P < 0.001) and there was a significant rise (P < 0.05) in its hydrogenation product...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Howard FA,Henderson C

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To test the suitability of cheese whey powder (CWP) solution for ethanol fermentation and to compare performances of different Kluyveromyces marxianus strains for ethanol fermentation from CWP solution. METHODS AND RESULTS:Batch ethanol fermentation of cheese whey (CW), CWP and lactose solutions with the same ini...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Ozmihci S,Kargi F

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The yield of purified recombinant alpha-sarcin increases approximately three- to fourfold when this toxin is co-expressed in Escherichia coli with thioredoxin. This increased production is attributed to the existence, in the presence of thioredoxin, of a reducing environment which allows rearrangement of incorrect dis...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： García-Ortega L,Lacadena J,Lacadena V,Masip M,De Antonio C,Martínez-Ruiz A,Martínez Del Pozo A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new ultrasonic apparatus operating at a frequency of 40 kHz was developed to dislodge biofilms from food processing equipment in order to assess the effectiveness of cleaning protocols. Sonication conditions to remove biofilms and quantification by ATP-bioluminescence are described. An industrial meat process was de...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Oulahal-Lagsir N,Martial-Gros A,Boistier E,Blum LJ,Bonneau M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:A : Comparison of two commercial miniaturized rapid systems for the identification of Ralstonia pickettii strains. METHODS AND RESULTS:Varying identification results were encountered using the bioMérieux API NE system and the Remel IDS RapID NF Plus commercial systems for R. pickettii. To compare these two ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Adley CC,Saieb FM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the effect of molasses concentration, initial pH of molasses medium, and inoculum's size to maximize ethanol and minimize methanol, fusel alcohols, acetic acid and aldehydes in the fermentation mash in industrial fermentors. METHODS AND RESULTS:Initial studies to optimize temperature, nitrogen sour...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Arshad M,Khan ZM,Khalil-ur-Rehman,Shah FA,Rajoka MI

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Transmission of microbial pathogens to patients from water in dental units is a concern. To reduce this risk, the decontaminating efficiency of hydrogen peroxide was evaluated. METHODS AND RESULTS:Three percent hydrogen peroxide diluted 1 : 4 in distilled water (contact time 15 min) was used daily to disinfect th...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Zanetti F,De Luca G,Tarlazzi P,Stampi S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The beta-D-galactosidase activity of viable but non-culturable (vnc) Escherichia coli cells in seawater was investigated using a rapid fluorimetric enzyme assay. Results from microcosm studies showed that loss of culturability did not necessarily result in loss of the ability to produce the galactosidase enzyme. Even ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Davies CM,Apte SC,Peterson SM

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The mechanisms and organisms involved in the natural formation of volatile organohalogen compounds (VOX) are largely unknown. We provide evidence that the common and widespread soil bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti strain 1021 is capable of producing up to 3338·6 ± 327·8 ng l(-1) headspace volume of chlorofo...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Weigold P,Ruecker A,Jochmann M,Osorio Barajas XL,Lege S,Zwiener C,Kappler A,Behrens S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Aeromonas hydrophila is recognized as a human pathogen following wound exposure or ingestion of contaminated water and food. For rapid identification of this bacterium, a TaqMan-based real-time PCR assay has been developed. METHODS AND RESULTS:Primers and probes that target specific sequences of the 16S rRNA gene...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Trakhna F,Harf-Monteil C,Abdelnour A,Maaroufi A,Gadonna-Widehem P

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This work was carried out to study the acid production by Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis strains isolated from goat's milk and goat cheese (Valdeteja variety) in order to select a suitable starter culture for industrial goat cheese manufacturing. METHODS AND RESULTS:The titrable acidity of 45 Lactococcus lactis...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Alonso-Calleja C,Carballo J,Capita R,Bernardo A,García-López ML

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Syphilis is a multistage sexually transmitted disease that remains a serious public health concern worldwide. The coexistence of Treponema pallidum with other closely related members of spirochaeta, such as Leptospira spp. and Borrelia burgdorferi, has complicated the serodiagnosis due to cross-reactive anti...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Xie Y,Xu M,Wang C,Xiao J,Xiao Y,Jiang C,You X,Zhao F,Zeng T,Liu S,Kuang X,Wu Y

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A strain of Bacillus thuringiensis, STB-1, toxic against Spodoptera exigua, was isolated. Bacillus thuringiensis STB-1 produced bipyramidal inclusions and reacted with the H antiserum of B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki. The plasmid and protein profiles of B. thuringiensis STB-1 were compared with those of its reference...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Chang JH,Roh JY,Je YH,Park HW,Jin BR,Woo SD,Kang SK

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In this study, we developed and validated a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for Salmonella detection targeting bcfD gene, a conserved fimbrial operon gene existing in Salmonella. The Salmonella LAMP assay we developed successfully amplified 44 Salmonella strains (14 standard strains and 3...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Zhuang L,Gong J,Li Q,Zhu C,Yu Y,Dou X,Liu X,Xu B,Wang C

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanobacteria, also known as calcifying nanoparticles (CNP), are controversial infectious agents not matching the current criteria for 'living organism'. Despite the controversy of their classification, they propagate and cause cell death in vitro and are associated or found in many human diseases. Thus, more efforts s...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Kajander EO

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Tuberculous pleurisy is an important cause of pleural effusions in areas with a high incidence of tuberculosis. In this study, we developed an IS1081-based LAMP for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and investigated its usefulness in the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy. METHODS AND RESULTS:Inv...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Yang B,Wang X,Li H,Li G,Cao Z,Cheng X

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To examine factors affecting faecal shedding of the foodborne pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in dairy cattle and evaluate antimicrobial susceptibility of these isolates. METHODS:Faecal samples were obtained in replicate from lactating (LAC; n = 60) and non-lactating (NLAC; n = 60) Holstein catt...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Fitzgerald AC,Edrington TS,Looper ML,Callaway TR,Genovese KJ,Bischoff KM,McReynolds JL,Thomas JD,Anderson RC,Nisbet DJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During investigation of a gastroenteritis outbreak in a chronic care institution, Norwalk virus was found in stool specimens from two individuals and bacterial isolates presumptively identified as Bacillus cereus were isolated from four individuals (including one with Norwalk virus) and spice. Phage typing confirmed a...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Jackson SG,Goodbrand RB,Ahmed R,Kasatiya S

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoaggregation was frequently encountered among intestinal lactobacilli isolated from weaned pigs. The aggregation mechanism was shown to be mediated by the production of a proteinaceous aggregation-promoting factor in two strains of Lactobacillus reuteri. A 32 kDa aggregation-promoting protein was detected in these ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Kmet V,Callegari ML,Bottazzi V,Morelli L

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00