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abstract::Discussions on research quality and reproducibility are appearing in the pages of scientific journals with heightened significance and gaining media attention. Many institutions have developed guidelines to address the topic of quality in basic research, but questions remain about how best to implement and monitor com...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.06.007
更新日期:2013-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Bioremediation differs from other industrial biotechnologies in that, although bioremediation contractors must profit from the activity, the primary driver is regulatory compliance rather than manufacturing profit. It is an attractive technology in the context of a bioeconomy but currently has limitations at the field...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.01.015
更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::The diffusion of genetically modified (GM) animals has generated a demand for accurate and unique identification to assure compliance with relevant national and international legislation. Individual identification of GM animals is essential to improve safety and traceability, as well as to fulfill the present and futu...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.02.001
更新日期:2013-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Animals exploit soft structures to move effectively in complex natural environments. These capabilities have inspired robotic engineers to incorporate soft technologies into their designs. The goal is to endow robots with new, bioinspired capabilities that permit adaptive, flexible interactions with unpredictable envi...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.03.002
更新日期:2013-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Opinions on what synthetic biology actually is range from a natural extension of genetic engineering to a new manufacturing paradigm. It offers, for the first time in the life sciences, rational design and engineering standardisation. It could address problems across a broad spectrum of human concerns, including energ...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.01.011
更新日期:2013-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Regenerative medicine approaches based on decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds and tissues are rapidly expanding. The rationale for using ECM as a natural biomaterial is the presence of bioactive molecules that drive tissue homeostasis and regeneration. Moreover, appropriately prepared ECM is biodegrada...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.12.004
更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Gastrointestinal cancers rank second in overall cancer-related deaths. Carotenoids, sulfated polysaccharides, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from microalgae exhibit cancer chemopreventive features at different stages of carcinogenesis. For instance, sulfated polysaccharides bear a prophylactic potential via b...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.11.004
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Stem cell differentiation is regulated by the complex interplay of multiple parameters, including adhesive intercellular interactions, cytoskeletal and extracellular matrix remodeling, and gradients of agonists and antagonists that individually and collectively vary as a function of spatial locale and temporal stages ...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.11.001
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Two of the primary responses in a cell when perturbed are modulation of the dynamics of its constituent gene expression and protein abundance to restore steady-state homeostasis. To obtain a detailed model of the restoration of this balance, it is necessary to examine the kinetics of transcription and translation, thu...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.09.007
更新日期:2012-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The drive for industrial sustainability has pushed biosurfactants to the top of the agenda of many companies. Biosurfactants offer the possibility of replacing chemical surfactants, produced from nonrenewable resources, with alternatives produced from cheap renewable feedstocks. Biosurfactants are also attractive beca...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.07.003
更新日期:2012-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Nitrous oxide (N(2)O), the third most abundant greenhouse gas (GHG), is highly stable and plays a significant role in stratospheric ozone destruction. The primary anthropogenic source of N(2)O stems from use of nitrogen fertilizers in soil. The bacterial enzyme nitrous oxide reductase (N(2)OR), naturally found in some...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.04.002
更新日期:2012-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The need for companion diagnostics, point-of-care testing (POCT) and high-throughput screening in clinical diagnostics and personalized medicine has pushed the need for more biological information from a single sample at extremely low concentrations and volumes. Optical biosensors based on semiconductor quantum dots (...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2012.04.005
更新日期:2012-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Microalgal production technologies are seen as increasingly attractive for bioenergy production to improve fuel security and reduce CO(2) emissions. Photosynthetically derived fuels are a renewable, potentially carbon-neutral and scalable alternative reserve. Microalgae have particular promise because they can be prod...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.11.003
更新日期:2012-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Short, self-assembling peptides form a variety of stable nanostructures used for the rational design of functional devices. Peptides serve as organic templates for conjugating biorecognition elements, and assembling ordered nanoparticle arrays and hybrid supramolecular structures. We are witnessing the emergence of a ...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.11.001
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Genetic engineering methods based on the use of transgenes have been successfully adopted to improve crops. A novel all-native DNA gene technology consists of the creation of intragenic constructs by isolating genetic elements from a crop, rearranging them in vitro, and inserting them back into the plant. The ever-inc...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.07.005
更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Protein phosphorylation is a complex and highly dynamic process involved in numerous biological events. Abnormal phosphorylation is one of the underlying mechanisms for the development of cancer and metabolic disorders. The identification and absolute quantification of specific phospho-signatures can help elucidate pr...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.07.004
更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Gene expression noise is a significant source of phenotypic heterogeneity in otherwise identical populations of cells. Phenotypic heterogeneity can cause reversible drug resistance in diseased cells, and thus a better understanding of its origins might improve treatment strategies. In eukaryotes, data strongly suggest...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.05.004
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Graphene is the basic building block of 0D fullerene, 1D carbon nanotubes, and 3D graphite. Graphene has a unique planar structure, as well as novel electronic properties, which have attracted great interests from scientists. This review selectively analyzes current advances in the field of graphene bioapplications. I...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.01.008
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Peptides possess several attractive features when compared to small molecule and protein therapeutics, such as high structural compatibility with target proteins, the ability to disrupt protein-protein interfaces, and small size. Efficient design of high-affinity peptide ligands via rational methods has been a major o...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.01.004
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::In the future, biomass will continue to emerge as a viable source of chemicals. The development of new industries that utilize bio-renewables provides opportunities for innovation. For example, bio- and chemo-catalysts can be combined in 'one pot' to prepare chemicals of commercial value. This has been demonstrated us...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2011.01.005
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Innovative fermentation processes are necessary for the cost-effective production of bulk chemicals from renewable resources. Current microbial processes are either anaerobic processes, with high yield and productivity, or less-efficient aerobic processes. Oxygen utilization plays an important role in energy generatio...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.12.007
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Anywhere water is in the liquid state, bacteria will exist as biofilms, which are complex communities of cells that are cemented together. Although frequently associated with disease and biofouling, biofilms are also important for engineering applications, such as bioremediation, biocatalysis and microbial fuel cells....
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.11.001
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although many microorganisms have been used for the bioindustrial generation of valuable metabolites, the productive potential of cyanobacterial species has remained largely unexplored. Cyanobacteria possess several advantages as organisms for bioindustrial processes, including simple input requirements, tolerance of ...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.12.003
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Protein engineers traditionally rely on amino acid substitutions to alter the functional properties of biomacromolecules, yet have largely overlooked the potential benefits of reorganizing the polypeptide chain of a protein by circular permutation (CP). By connecting the native protein termini via a covalent linker an...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.10.004
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are prepared by creating a three-dimensional polymeric matrix around a template molecule. After the matrix is removed, complementary cavities with respect to shape and functional groups remain. MIPs have been produced for applications in in vitro diagnostics, therapeutics and sepa...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.08.006
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Most infections are caused by bacteria, many of which are ever-evolving and resistant to nearly all available antibiotics. β-Lactams and glycopeptides are used to combat these infections by inhibiting bacterial cell-wall synthesis. This mechanism remains an interesting target in the search for new antibiotics in light...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.09.004
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Techniques to enable direct communication between the brain and computers/machines, such as the brain-computer interface (BCI) or the brain-machine interface (BMI), are gaining momentum in the neuroscientific realm, with potential applications ranging from medicine to general consumer electronics. Noninvasive BCI tech...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.08.002
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Nanosilver (NS), comprising silver nanoparticles, is attracting interest for a range of biomedical applications owing to its potent antibacterial activity. It has recently been demonstrated that NS has useful anti-inflammatory effects and improves wound healing, which could be exploited in developing better dressings ...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.07.006
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) have been shown to effectively downregulate gene expression in human cells, giving them potential to eradicate disease. Prospects for clinical applications are discussed in this review, along with an overview of recent history and our current understanding of siRNAs used for therapeutic...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.07.009
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Small molecules are defined as low molecular weight organic compounds (typically <1000 Da), which could be either natural or artificial. Because established imaging methods are not able to selectively detect the positions, concentrations and structures of small molecules in biological samples, new methods have been de...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.05.005
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::In vitro antibody generation technologies have now been available for two decades. Research reagents prepared via phage display are becoming available and several recent studies have demonstrated that these technologies are now sufficiently advanced to facilitate generation of a comprehensive renewable resource of ant...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.05.001
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Unbalanced production of atmospheric CO(2) constitutes a major challenge to global sustainability. Technologies have thus been developed for enhanced biological carbon fixation (also referred to as CO(2) mitigation), and one of the most promising capitalizes on microalgae. However, the "best bioreactor", which would b...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.04.004
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Traditionally, biotechnology design has focused on the manufacture of chemicals and biologics. Still, a majority of biotechnology products that appear on the market today is the result of mechanical-electric (mechatronic) construction. For these, the biological components play decisive roles in the design solution; th...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.02.002
更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Phytoremediation holds promise for in situ treatment of heavy metal contaminated soils. Recently, the benefits of combining siderophore-producing bacteria (SPB) with plants for metal removal from contaminated soils have been demonstrated. Metal-resistant SPB play an important role in the successful survival and growth...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.12.002
更新日期:2010-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Molecular imaging permits non-invasive visualization and measurement of molecular and cell biology in living subjects, thereby complementing conventional anatomical imaging. Herein, we review the emerging application of molecular imaging for the study of musculoskeletal biology. Utilizing mainly bioluminescence and fl...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.11.004
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Accurate diagnosis and prognosis is essential for cancer management but is subject to sampling and inter-observer error. In a recent study, Baker et al. compared Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy with histological pathology to evaluate prostate tissue for disease severity. The authors found that bioc...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.09.001
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Current biopharmaceutical manufacturing strongly relies on using purification platform processes, offering harmonization of practices and speed-to-market. However, the ability of such processes to respond quickly to anticipated higher quality and capacity demands is under question. Here, we describe novel approaches f...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.09.002
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The current productivity crisis in drug discovery has prompted the pharmaceutical industry to decentralize R&D, which is now more responsive, more flexible and better connected to research in academia and biotechnology firms. Organizational changes are also under way in academia. Universities are expanding their techn...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.06.007
更新日期:2009-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Bovine mastitis, the most significant disease of dairy herds, has huge effects on farm economics due to reduction in milk production and treatment costs. Traditionally, methods of detection have included estimation of somatic cell counts, an indication of inflammation, measurement of biomarkers associated with the ons...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.05.004
更新日期:2009-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pressure is a thermodynamic parameter whose unique effects on biological systems are increasingly being studied in a growing number of scientific fields. As such, the effects of high pressure are currently being investigated at different levels, ranging from proteins, enzymes and viruses to microorganisms, mammalian c...
journal_title:Trends in biotechnology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.04.001
更新日期:2009-07-01 00:00:00