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Open AccessRed cabbage extract immobilized in bacterial cellulose film as an eco-friendly sensor to monitor microbial contamination and gamma irradiation of stored cucumbers
The aim of the present study is to develop a pH-sensing biopolymer film based on the immobilization of red cabbage extract (RCE) within bacterial cellulose (BC) to detect contamination and gamma radiation expo...
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Open AccessPollution pressure drives microbial assemblages that improve the phytoremediation potential of heavy metals by Ricinus communis
Due to the rapid expansion of industrial activity, soil pollution has intensified. Plants growing in these polluted areas have developed a rhizobiome uniquely and specially adapted to thrive in such environmen...
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Open AccessSynergistic biocementation: harnessing Comamonas and Bacillus ureolytic bacteria for enhanced sand stabilization
Biocementation, driven by ureolytic bacteria and their biochemical activities, has evolved as a powerful technology for soil stabilization, crack repair, and bioremediation. Ureolytic bacteria play a crucial r...
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Open AccessEvaluation of different glycerol fed-batch strategies in a lab-scale bioreactor for the improved production of a novel engineered β-fructofuranosidase enzyme in Pichia pastoris
The β-fructofuranosidase enzyme from Aspergillus niger has been extensively used to commercially produce fructooligosaccharides from sucrose. In this study, the native and an engineered version of the β-fructofur...
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Open AccessUse of flow cytometry method to detect contaminations of platelet suspensions
In this study, it was aimed to investigate bacterial contamination in apheresis platelet suspensions (APS) by automated blood culture system and flow cytometry method (FCM).
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Open AccessRecent advances in the relationships between biofilms and microplastics in natural environments
Plastic pollution in the form of microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat to natural ecosystems, with detrimental ecological, social, and economic impacts. This review paper aims to provide an overview ...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Axenic green microalgae for the treatment of textile effluent and the production of biofuel: a promising sustainable approach
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Open AccessNanobodies in the fight against infectious diseases: repurposing nature's tiny weapons
Nanobodies are the smallest known antigen-binding molecules to date. Their small size, good tissue penetration, high stability and solubility, ease of expression, refolding ability, and negligible immunogenici...
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Open AccessUpregulation of Immune checkpoint PD-L1 in Colon cancer cell lines and activation of T cells by Leuconostoc mesenteroides
Globally colorectal cancer ranks as the third most widespread disease and the third leading cause of cancer-associated mortality. Immunotherapy treatments like PD-L1 blockade have been used to inhibit the PD-L...
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Open AccessUnderstanding the transition to viable but non-culturable state in Escherichia coli W3110: a comprehensive analysis of potential spectrochemical biomarkers
The viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state is considered a survival strategy employed by bacteria to endure stressful conditions, allowing them to stay alive. Bacteria in this state remain unnoticed in live ce...
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Open AccessRecent progress on heterologous protein production in methylotrophic yeast systems
Recombinant protein production technology is widely applied to the manufacture of biologics used as drug substances and industrial proteins such as recombinant enzymes and bioactive proteins. Various heterolog...
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Open AccessMicrobial recovery of rare earth elements from various waste sources: a mini review with emphasis on microalgae
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are indispensable in contemporary technologies, influencing various aspects of our daily lives and environmental solutions. The escalating demand for REEs has led to increased exploi...
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Open AccessRole of oxalic acid in fungal and bacterial metabolism and its biotechnological potential
Oxalic acid and oxalates are secondary metabolites secreted to the surrounding environment by fungi, bacteria, and plants. Oxalates are linked to a variety of processes in soil, e.g. nutrient availability, wea...
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Open AccessBacterial extracellular vesicles: biotechnological perspective for enhanced productivity
Bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) are non-replicative nanostructures released by Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria as a survival mechanism and inter- and intraspecific communication mechanism. Due...
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Open AccessHow does active yeast supplementation reduce the deleterious effects of aflatoxins in Wistar rats? A radiolabeled assay and histopathological study
The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms by which yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) control the toxic effects of aflatoxins, which are not yet fully understood. Radiolabeled aflatoxin B1 (AFB13H) w...
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Open AccessRecent advances in the use of Trichoderma-containing multicomponent microbial inoculants for pathogen control and plant growth promotion
Chemical pesticides and fertilizers are used in agricultural production worldwide to prevent damage from plant pathogenic microorganisms, insects, and nematodes, to minimize crop losses and to preserve crop qu...
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Open AccessKinetic modeling and optimization of ethanol fermentation by the marine yeast Wickerhamomyces subpelliculosus ZE75
The study aims to enhance ethanol production by Wickerhamomyces subpelliculosus ZE75 isolated from marine sediment. In addition, analyzing the kinetic parameters of ethanol production and optimization of the ferm...
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Open AccessFirst description of adenosine production by Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi, causal agent of chestnut brown rot
Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) is the main causal agent of chestnut brown rot on sweet chestnut worldwide. The rotting of nuts leads to alterations in the organoleptic qualities and decrea...
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Open AccessAgro-ecosystem of honeybees as source for native probiotic yeasts
Probiotic microorganisms are used to improve the health and wellness of people and the research on this topic is of current relevance and interest. Fifty-five yeasts, coming from honeybee’s ecosystem and belon...
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Open AccessAdsorption of azo dye by biomass and immobilized Yarrowia lipolytica; equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies
One of the major environmental problems we have today is dye pollution, primarily caused by the textile industry. This pollution has detrimental effects on aquatic life, soil fertility, and human health. Many ...
