Effects of the probiotic Arthrobacter sp. CW9 on the survival and immune status of white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei).

abstract：AIMS:To elucidate the molecular mechanisms associated with mycoparasitism from Chaetomium cupreum, an effective biocontrol agent with ability against plant pathogenic fungi. METHODS AND RESULTS:One cDNA library was constructed from conditions predicted to resemble mycoparasitic process. A total of 1876 ESTs were gener...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Zhang HY,Yang Q,Wang G,Shang FD

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：:Samples were collected from 148 adult cats, processed for isolation of Staphylococcus species and tested for susceptibility to penicillin G, gentamicin, oxacillin, amoxycillin, ampicillin, cephalexin and rifampin. Methicillin resistance was also determined. Ninety-eight isolates were obtained (66% of samples). Coagula...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lilenbaum W,Nunes EL,Azeredo MA

更新日期：1998-10-01 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

abstract：UNLABELLED:In this study, we identified five strains isolated from soil and sediments able to degrade kraft lignin, aromatic dyes and lignin derivatives. Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, the isolates were identified as Serratia sp. JHT01, Serratia liquefacien PT01, Pseudomonas chlororaphis PT02, Stenotrophomonas maltoph...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tian JH,Pourcher AM,Peu P

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the incidence, virulence and antibiotic properties in Vibrio spp. isolated from cockles (Tegillarca granosa) marketed in Korea. A total of 32 Vibrio spp. isolates including V. parahaemolyticus (n = 4), V. alginolyticus (n = 11), V. diabolicus (n = 14) and V. harveyi (n = 3) were ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Dahanayake PS,Hossain S,Wickramanayake MVKS,Heo GJ

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：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：:A series of experiments was conducted to identify the molecular species responsible for surface active emulsification (surfactant) bioactivity in Bacillus subtilis subsp. subtilis strain ATCC PTA-125135, and to describe culture conditions to support the enriched production of said bioactivity in cultured plaque of the...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Krueger LA,Grzemski MA,Bilyeu MC,Horst JG,Ugrin SA,Hosette CA,Spangler DA,Ayangbile GA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the diversity and dissemination of tetracycline resistance genes in isolates from estuarine waters. METHODS AND RESULTS:Forty-two out of 164 multi-resistant isolates previously obtained were resistant or less-susceptible to tetracycline, as evaluated by the disc diffusion method. Minimal inhibitory...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Henriques IS,Fonseca F,Alves A,Saavedra MJ,Correia A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PCR primers were selected from the flagellin gene sequences flaA and flaB of Campylobacter coli to amplify DNA from Camp. jejuni and Camp. coli. When the PCR products were analysed by hybridization to an internal probe immobilized in microtitre wells, positive reactions were observed only for strains of Camp. jejuni a...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Rasmussen HN,Olsen JE,Jørgensen K,Rasmussen OF

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The L-2,3-butanediol dehydrogenase (L-BDH) gene of Brevibacterium saccharolyticum was strongly expressed in Escherichia coli using the tac promoter. However, the stereospecificity of the resulting L-BDH was reduced. The region upstream of the meso-BDH gene of Klebsiella pneumoniae was also involved in the expression o...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Ui S,Takusagawa Y,Ohtsuki T,Mimura A,Ohkuma M,Kudo T

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:  To show that application of copper hydroxide citrus sprays mixed with field source water (possibly contaminated) will not support Escherichia coli on plant surfaces. Environmental stresses of transient phyllosphere bacteria and presence of copper will eradicate these bacteria before harvest. METHODS AND RESULTS...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Narciso JA,Ference CM,Ritenour MA,Widmer WW

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study assessed the plant growth-promoting ability of the bacterial strains Ochrobactrum intermedium (isolate CrT-1) and Bacillus cereus (isolate S-6). METHODS AND RESULTS:Two chromium resistant bacterial strains isolated from chromium-contaminated wastewater and soils were identified as O. intermedium CrT-1 ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Faisal M,Hasnain S

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To develop a specific, fast and simple molecular method useful to detect the entomopathogenic bacterium Pseudomonas entomophila. METHODS AND RESULTS:The use of bioinformatics tools allowed the identification of unique genes present in P. entomophila genome. Using such genes, we designed primers aiming to detect s...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Papagiannoulis A,Mathiopoulos KD,Mossialos D

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two commercially available screening methods, an automated enzyme-linked fluorescent immunoassay (VIDAS E. coli O157) and an immunomagnetic separation followed by culture onto cefixime tellurite sorbitol MacConkey agar (CT-SMAC), were compared for detection of Escherichia coli O157 in naturally and artificially contam...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Vernozy-Rozand C,Mazuy C,Ray-Gueniot S,Boutrand-Loeï S,Meyrand A,Richard Y

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are polyesters accumulated by many bacteria under unbalanced growth conditions, and have been used to meet the various demands in areas of agriculture, medicine, and materials especially belong to a rapidly expanding area of biomedical research. Unfortunately, the high production cost than...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Liu CC,Zhang LL,An J,Chen B,Yang H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the incidence of Campylobacter and Salmonella contamination associated with supermarket and butchers' shop chicken and related packaging. METHOD AND RESULTS:Three hundred raw samples (whole chicken, chicken breast with skin or chicken pieces) were purchased on a monthly basis for seven months. Pack...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Harrison WA,Griffith CJ,Tennant D,Peters AC

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) agar was evaluated for its ability to recover one isolate of each of three serotypes (O157:H7, O26 and O113:H21) of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) from raw mince, pasteurized milk and salami after enrichment. The method detected around one colony-forming unit (cfu) in 2...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Hudson JA,Nicol C,Capill J,Bennett J

更新日期：2000-02-01 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：UNLABELLED:High-pressure homogenization (HPH) has been proposed to be applied directly to lactic acid bacterial cells at sublethal levels to enhance some functional properties. As the principal target of HPH are the cell surface envelope structures, the aim of this work was to study the effect of a HPH treatment, appli...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tabanelli G,Patrignani F,Gardini F,Vinderola G,Reinheimer J,Grazia L,Lanciotti R

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The current standard culture methods are unable to detect nongrowing bacteria and, thus, might not be sufficient for precise monitoring of the microbiological quality of waters. The use of a molecular method such as PCR could be a valid alternative to detect bacterial faecal contamination indicators such as Escher...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lleo MM,Bonato B,Tafi MC,Signoretto C,Pruzzo C,Canepari P

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In this study, we compared different methods of colistin susceptibility testing, disc diffusion, agar dilution and Etest using a set of Enterobacteriaceae isolates that included colistin-resistant strains. METHODS AND RESULTS:Susceptibility of 200 clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae to colistin was tested to ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Maalej SM,Meziou MR,Rhimi FM,Hammami A

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine which citric acid-producing strain of Aspergillus niger utilized wet corn distillers grains most effectively to produce citric acid. METHODS AND RESULTS:Citric acid and biomass production by the fungal strains were analysed on the untreated grains or autoclaved grains using an enzyme assay and a grav...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Xie G,West TP

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the effect of oregano essential oil on Listeria monocytogenes cytoplasmic membrane. METHODS AND RESULTS:Nitroxide free-radical Electron Paramagnetic Resonance was applied on L. monocytogenes after 30 min exposure to oregano essential oil concentrations ranging from 0 to 1.25%. The impact of essential ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Serio A,Chiarini M,Tettamanti E,Paparella A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this research was to develop novel cellulose acetate (biopolymer) composite materials with an excellent antimicrobial activity by embedding molybdenum trioxide particles with unique high specific surface area. High surface area molybdenum trioxide particles were prepared from freshly precipitated moly...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Shafaei S,Dörrstein J,Guggenbichler JP,Zollfrank C

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Actinomyces viscosus strain GA produces an exocellular biological retardant(s) that prevents certain vegetable plants from becoming overgrown. The biological retardant(s) was assayed using the etiolated wheat coleoptile assay, and fractionation of culture supernatant fluid resulted in a partial purification of the ret...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Bryant FO,Cutler HG

更新日期：1997-08-01 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：:In order to evaluate possible indicators of viral aerosol contamination in sewage treatment plants, a year-long study was carried out on the relationships between the presence of cytopathogenic viruses and the counts of total bacteria, faecal streptococci and somatic coliphages in samples collected at various distance...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Carducci A,Gemelli C,Cantiani L,Casini B,Rovini E

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00