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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alkmini Gavriil, Spiros Paramithiotis, Asimina Skordaki, Eleni Tsiripov, Adamantia Papaioannou, Panagiotis N. Skandamis
Summary: The study found that the adaptation and resistance of Salmonella strains in mayonnaise under different pH and undissociated acetic acid (UAA) combinations were strain-dependent. Some strains showed prominent adaptive potential despite not being the most resistant innately, while others lacked adaptability despite having higher inherent resistance. The gene expression of Salmonella in response to stress during adaptation was influenced by the type and magnitude of stress, but it did not always correlate with the corresponding phenotypes.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Carmen Cano, Raziya Sadat, Byron D. Chaves
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of organic matter on the efficacy of PAA solutions in reducing artificially inoculated Salmonella on chicken parts. Results showed that immersion of chicken thighs in PAA solutions could effectively reduce the presence of Salmonella, regardless of exposure time and OM concentration.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhen Wang, Sen Ma, Jihong Huang, Li Li, Binghua Sun, Xiaoling Tian, Xiaoxi Wang
Summary: The addition of dietary fiber in dough can improve the nutritional quality of fermented foods. Insoluble dietary fiber may stimulate the growth and reproduction of lactic acid bacteria, and the study offers insights into the changes in biochemical characteristics of the dough.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jingyan Shu, Hongtao Liu, Yang Liu, Xindi Chen, Yu Yu, Qianghua Lv, Jianfeng Wang, Xuming Deng, Zhimin Guo, Jiazhang Qiu
Summary: Tannic acid (TA) has been shown to improve survival rates and alleviate cecal pathological lesions in S. Typhimurium-infected mice, while inhibiting bacterial invasion of HeLa cells. TA may exert its anti-infection effects by controlling the expression of key genes in the T3SS.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Giuseppe Mannino, Fortunato Cirlincione, Raimondo Gaglio, Elena Franciosi, Nicola Francesca, Giancarlo Moschetti, Alberto Asteggiano, Claudio Medana, Carla Gentile, Luca Settanni
Summary: A survey was conducted to isolate sourdough lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and dough samples produced at the bakery level and home-made were collected. Biogenic amines (BAs) were detected and quantified using enzyme-based colorimetric method and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). Results showed that LAB were the main microorganisms responsible for BA formation in sourdough.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
M. Longo, L. Scappaticcio, M. Petrizzo, F. Castaldo, A. Sarnataro, D. Forestiere, F. Caiazzo, G. Bellastella, M. Maiorino, A. Capuano, K. Esposito
Summary: Young home-isolated patients with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 showed a worsening of glucose control during COVID-19, as compared with age-matched diabetic subjects without the infection.
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tomoya Suzuki, Ukyo Otsubo, Takeshi Ogata, Hideaki Shiwaku, Tohru Kobayashi, Tsuyoshi Yaita, Mitsuaki Matsuoka, Norihiro Murayama, Hirokazu Narita
Summary: The separation of Pd(II) and Ag(I) in HNO3 solutions was investigated using N-donor-type adsorbents. R-IDA and R-Py showed efficient separation of Pd(II) from other metal ions, while R-Amine had lower adsorption. R-Py was the most effective adsorbent based on selectivity and desorption efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cindy J. Lee, Jack H. Schnieders, Stanislav S. Rubakhin, Amit Patel, Chengyang Liu, Ali Naji, Jonathan Sweedler
Summary: The study characterized the cell-to-cell signaling molecules and neurotransmitters in healthy and type 2 diabetes-affected human islets. Reduced levels of D-Ser and GABA were found in diabetes-affected islets, and these signaling molecules showed negative correlations with HbA1c levels, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets.
Article
Microbiology
Cameron A. Bardsley, Daniel L. Weller, David T. Ingram, Yuhuan Chen, David Oryang, Steven L. Rideout, Laura K. Strawn
Summary: The study compared the survival of different Salmonella strains in amended soil and found significant effects of soil type, irrigation frequency, and amendment on Salmonella survival and die-off. Strain, soil type, and management practices can impact the survival of Salmonella in soil.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zorana Miloradovic, Marina Hovjecki, Milica Mirkovic, Nikola Bajcetic, Ivana Sredovic Ignjatovic, Ana Satric, Nada Smigic, Marijana Maslovaric, Rade Jovanovic, Jelena Miocinovic
Summary: In this study, market samples of whey from small scale and large scale facilities, as well as laboratory samples from differently heated goat milk were collected and analyzed for their composition and microbial counts. The analysis showed that most of the market goat whey originated from milk heated between 65 and 80 degrees C, and heat treatment affected the protein composition of the whey. The mineral composition of whey, however, was determined by the coagulation type. The study also found that the Ca and Mg content in whey were not influenced by heat treatment.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Dorota Warminska, Adam Kloskowski
Summary: This study measured the properties of amino acid ionic liquids in aqueous solutions using density and sound velocity measurements, and calculated related parameters. The results indicate that the interactions between ions and solvents are primarily determined by the hydrophobic effect, and the hydrophobicity of amino acid anions also has an influence on ion-ion interactions.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaqi Wang, Kaihui Cui, Haitao Zhou, Kun Huang
Summary: A novel environmentally friendly strategy based on bubble-supported organic liquid membrane (BSOLM) extraction was proposed for selectively separating non-yttrium rare earths from yttrium in the in situ leaching solutions of ion-adsorption type yttrium rich heavy rare-earth ores. The BSOLM extraction exhibited an obvious advantage in promoting the competitive mass transfer and separation of coexisting rare earths from yttrium. Using erbium as a representative heavy rare earth, it was found that the difference in diffusive mass transfer rate of Er3+, Y3+, and Al3+ ions near the surface of the extractant liquid membrane resulted in their enhanced separation.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Daniel Ferguson, Brian N. Finck
Summary: NAFLD is the most prevalent liver disease worldwide, with no approved pharmacological therapies available. The spectrum of severity ranges from steatosis to NASH, which is linked to increased risks of liver cancer and cirrhosis. Therefore, a holistic approach and ongoing therapeutic options are necessary to address the global health burden of these diseases.
NATURE REVIEWS ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Chamith Hewawaduge, Amal Senevirathne, Myeon-Sik Yang, Tae-Won Jeong, Bumseok Kim, John Hwa Lee
Summary: Magnesium hydroxide has greater, stable, and prolonged buffering capacity compared to sodium bicarbonate, and is safer for oral administration. Oral administration of sodium bicarbonate led to discomfort and muscle tremors, while mice treated with magnesium hydroxide were completely normal. Co-administration of Salmonella attenuated strains with Brucella antigens and either bicarbonate-citric acid or magnesium hydroxide-based neutralizing buffers significantly enhanced protective immune responses.
PATHOGENS AND DISEASE
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Isabel P. Milani, Claudio A. C. Cambambi, Luciane N. Canha, Camilo A. S. Rangel, Renata R. Lautert
Summary: As the final link in an integrated energy system, the Home Energy Management System (HEMS) is crucial for homeowners to intelligently manage the usage of household appliances, renewable energy generation, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles. This article proposes a holistic model that prioritizes user preferences when scheduling the usage of various devices and presents a charging and discharging strategy for energy storage systems and electric vehicles. The integration of these components provides increased flexibility, economic advantages, and prolonged battery life.
2023 15TH SEMINAR ON POWER ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL, SEPOC
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gemechu G. Abdi, Yetenayet B. Tola, Chala G. Kuyu
Summary: This study evaluated the quality of honey in the supply chain in southwest Ethiopia and found significant differences in physicochemical and microbial quality among different actors. The study also developed a predictive model to detect adulteration, which showed good linearity and predictive capacity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kathleen A. Glass, Jie Yin Lim, Quinn L. Singer
Summary: Commercial cheese brines can be a reservoir for salt-tolerant pathogens. This study found that the addition of hydrogen peroxide can effectively reduce the population of L. monocytogenes in cheese brines, especially at higher temperatures and salt concentrations. The presence of indigenous microorganisms may neutralize the effect of hydrogen peroxide.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2024)